The Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) became aware of allegations related to Executive Director, Eric Palmer, on November 8, 2024. The GACTC takes the allegations seriously and took appropriate action in the interim. The GACTC will fully cooperate with any investigation. Mrs. Nicole Zernick will be serving as Interim Executive Director.

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Open House

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

Drop in from 5-7 pm to find out more about the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center and our programs for adult and high school students! More than 25 career paths are available. You'll get the chance to visit our program areas, talk one-on-one with instructors, and learn how the GACTC can help you on your way to a brighter future. High school students and their parents or guardians, adults interested in pursuing a new career, and members of the community who want to know more about what the GACTC has to offer are warmly invited to attend. We look forward [...]

Learn about careers as a Medical Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant!

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

Interested in a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant or a Medical Administrative Assistant? You are invited to join us on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the GACTC from 9 am to 12 pm for an event to learn about rewarding careers in healthcare including medical assisting and medical administrative assistant. Our Medical Assistant and Medical Administrative Assistant diploma programs prepare you for various industry-valued credentials, including certification as a medical assistant or as a medical administrative assistant. During the event, attendees can shadow our current students, learn about the roles and duties of medical assistants and medical administrative assistants, meet [...]

Summer 2022 Open Houses – Adult Education Career Training Programs

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

Join us on Tuesday, June 14, July 12, or August 2, 2022 at the GACTC from 11 am to 1 pm or 4 to 6 pm for an open house to learn about our adult career training programs, financial aid opportunities, and more! Career training programs include HVAC, Welding, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy, and more! Our affordable programs are designed to get you the training and industry certifications you need to start your career in an exciting new field. During the open house, our faculty and staff will answer your questions [...]

Learn about careers as a Medical Assistant and Medical Administrative Assistant!

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

Interested in a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant or a Medical Administrative Assistant? You are invited to join us on July 7, 2022 at the GACTC from 9 am to 12 pm for an event to learn about rewarding careers in healthcare including medical assisting and medical administrative assistant. Our Medical Assistant and Medical Administrative Assistant diploma programs prepare you for various industry-valued credentials, including certification as a medical assistant or as a medical administrative assistant. During the event, attendees can shadow our current students, learn about the roles and duties of medical assistants and medical administrative assistants, meet the [...]

Summer 2022 Open Houses – Adult Education Career Training Programs

Join us on Tuesday, June 14, July 12, or August 2, 2022 at the GACTC from 11 am to 1 pm or 4 to 6 pm for an open house to learn about our adult career training programs, financial aid opportunities, and more! Career training programs include HVAC, Welding, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy, and more! Our affordable programs are designed to get you the training and industry certifications you need to start your career in an exciting new field. During the open house, our faculty and staff will answer your questions [...]

Summer 2022 Open Houses – Adult Education Career Training Programs

Join us on Tuesday, June 14, July 12, or August 2, 2022 at the GACTC from 11 am to 1 pm or 4 to 6 pm for an open house to learn about our adult career training programs, financial aid opportunities, and more! Career training programs include HVAC, Welding, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy, and more! Our affordable programs are designed to get you the training and industry certifications you need to start your career in an exciting new field. During the open house, our faculty and staff will answer your questions [...]

Open House

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

Drop by on December 6 to learn more about the GACTC's 25+ programs for high school and adult learners. You'll have the opportunity to tour our facility, chat with instructors, and find out more about all we have to offer. Adults can learn more about which financial aid options they might be eligible for, too. Welcome!

GACTC OFFERS WORKSHOPS FOR PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM APPLICANTS

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

The GACTC invites individuals interested in enrolling in the Practical Nursing program to join us for workshops to provide study skills and test taking strategies for the TEAS entrance exam and assistance with the application items for the Practical Nursing program.  The TEAS exam is the required entrance exam for the program. The workshops will be offered from 5:00 to 7:00 pm the following dates at the GACTC: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Faculty and staff from the GACTC adult education team and Practical Nursing program will highlight study skills, strategies for test taking, [...]

Adult Education Open House – April 18, 2023

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

Join us on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the GACTC from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for an open house to tour the facility, learn about our adult career training programs, financial aid opportunities, and more! During the open house, participants can view demonstrations in the following career training programs: Expanded Function Dental Assistant Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Practical Nursing Welding Our affordable programs are designed to provide the necessary training and industry certifications needed to start a career in an exciting new field. During the open house, GACTC faculty and staff will provide information [...]

GACTC OFFERS WORKSHOPS FOR PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM APPLICANTS

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

The GACTC invites individuals interested in enrolling in the Practical Nursing program to join us for workshops to provide study skills and test taking strategies for the TEAS entrance exam and assistance with the application items for the Practical Nursing program.  The TEAS exam is the required entrance exam for the program. The workshops will be offered from 5:00 to 7:00 pm the following dates at the GACTC: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Faculty and staff from the GACTC adult education team and Practical Nursing program will highlight study skills, strategies for test taking, [...]

Learn about the Expanded Function Dental Assistant program!

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

Interested in a rewarding career as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)? You are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the GACTC from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm for an event to learn about the important role of an EFDA in our dental offices. Our EFDA diploma program prepares individuals for various industry-valued credentials, including licensure within the State of Pennsylvania for radiology and as an EFDA. During the event, attendees can shadow our current students, learn about the roles and duties of expanded function dental assistants, meet the instructor, learn about financial aid opportunities and student [...]

GACTC OFFERS WORKSHOPS FOR PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM APPLICANTS

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

The GACTC invites individuals interested in enrolling in the Practical Nursing program to join us for workshops to provide study skills and test taking strategies for the TEAS entrance exam and assistance with the application items for the Practical Nursing program.  The TEAS exam is the required entrance exam for the program. The workshops will be offered from 5:00 to 7:00 pm the following dates at the GACTC: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Faculty and staff from the GACTC adult education team and Practical Nursing program will highlight study skills, strategies for test taking, [...]

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