Eastern Center for Arts & Technology

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology offers a number of programs to students who live in Eastern Montgomery County and attend schools in any of the following districts: Abington, Bryn Athyn, Cheltenham, Hatboro-Horsham, Jenkintown, Lower Moreland, Springfield, Upper Dublin, and Upper Moreland. 

Read a description of the programs here and view each program's guide here

Programs include:

• Allied Health (1-year program for Seniors only)

• Automotive Technology

• Business and Technology Professional 

• Carpentry

• Collision Repair Technology

• Construction Careers and Management [NEW!!! 2026] 

• Cosmetology

• Culinary Arts

• Design, Production & Illustration [DPI] (Formerly called Commercial Art)

• Exercise Science and Rehabilitation 

• Electrical Technology

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

• Networking and Cybersecurity

• Protective Services

• Robotics and Automotive Technology

• Veterinary Science 

• Welding Technology 

• Exercise Science and Rehabilitation 

• Each December, LMHS counselors coordinate with Eastern staff to bring the annual Career Expo to sophomores at LMHS. After the Career Expo, students who express interest in attending any of Eastern's programs during their junior or senior year are then provided the opportunity to attend an open house to further explore the possibilities. Students who attend Eastern programs work directly with their LM School Counselor on scheduling. 

Rather visit in person? View the program-specific cluster tour dates below: 

In-Person Tours held at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology 

• Visit the Arts, Human Services, and Hospitality Careers Cluster Tour! This tour includes Cosmetology, Commercial Art, and Culinary Arts. Friday, March 7, 2025, from 9—10 am

• Visit the Construction Careers Cluster Tour! This tour includes Construction Technology, Electrical Technology, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Friday, March 14, 2025, from 9—10 am

• Visit the Business, Computers, and Protective Services Careers Cluster Tour! This tour includes Business and Technology Professional, Networking and Cybersecurity, and Protective Services. Friday, March 21, 2025, from 9—10 am

• Visit the Transportation and Manufacturing Careers Cluster Tour! This tour includes Robotics and Automated Technology, Welding Technology, Automotive Technology, and Collision Repair. Friday, March 28, 2025, from 9—10 am

• Visit the Health Sciences Careers Cluster Tour! This tour includes Allied Health, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, and Veterinary Science. Friday, April 4, 2025, from 9—10 am

ECAT Additional Information

EASTERN is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus is located in Willow Grove and is owned by nine school districts in Eastern Montgomery County. They include Abington, Bryn Athyn, Cheltenham, Hatboro-Horsham, Jenkintown, Lower Moreland, Springfield, Upper Dublin, and Upper Moreland.

More information about EASTERN is available at www.eastech.org.

PROGRAM BROCHURES 

Currently, there are seventeen (17) programs available at EASTERN. Programs generally require a two-year commitment, except Allied Health, which runs for one year. Each year of ECAT programming is considered part of the high school program and counts as three (3) elective credits toward graduation. Each program is designed to run in the AM sessions for our Lower Moreland students. Students return to the high school to continue with the rest of their later morning/afternoon programming on LMHS's campus. 

Programs enrich the students’ high school experience. They allow students to reinforce their career path after high school, get a head start in collegiate studies in that field, and get ready for employment. Most of the half-day programs offer advanced placement college credit opportunities for students continuing their education after high school in similar majors.

Career programs are scheduled 5 days a week for 2 hours and 45 minutes from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. These 17 career areas are offered to 11th and 12th-grade students. They are recommended as a two-year sequence for students, except Allied Health, which is a senior-only option. If space is available, one-year seniors are accepted into all programs.

A work experience program is available to qualify second-year students, incorporating on-site job experiences with classroom learning.

Many programs offer advanced placement/college credit options at colleges like DeVry University, Johnson & Wales University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lincoln Technical Institute, CHI, Harcum College, and Bucks and Montgomery County Community Colleges.

EASTERN students may qualify for up to 9 free college credits through Perkins statewide articulation agreements. All statewide articulation agreements can be found at here.

Students/parents will be solely responsible for tuition and fees for MCCC dual enrollment.

Please note that there are course material fees for tools of the trade and required clothing related to several programs. Families with financial needs should contact Amy Shields, 215-784-4806, or Joe Greb at 215-784-4800 Ext. 110.

Information regarding individual programs and coursework is available in the high school Program of Studies.