Newport School District partners with CPACTC to send selected students half a day to earn credits and learn skills in a variety of programs that are available at CPACTC. They also have an opportunity to earn industry standard certifications and college credits while at CTC. There are 22 different programs (see below) that students can apply for in their 9th, 10th or 11th grade year.
Applications will open in mid-October.
First Round Application Deadline 9-11 graders December 22, 2023
Acceptance Letters Mailed TBD (early March)
Registration Night TBD (early May)
Students and families are invited to visit different programs, walk through the building, etc. The event is being held from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and will be featuring different programs each evening.
November 1st: Arts and Technology, Health Sciences, and Human Services and Hospitality clusters
November 2nd: Advanced Manufacturing, Construction and Maintenance, and Transportation & Logistics clusters
The process entails students filling out an application online, getting teacher recommendations, and then CPACTC will look at those two items plus grades, attendance, and discipline. Students are notified of either their acceptance into their first, second or third choice of program, wait list, or denial.Â
For more information go to Cumberland Perry Area CTC
This program is designed for high school seniors interested in the healthcare field and allows students the opportunity to explore the multitude of different careers in healthcare firsthand.