In June 2023, the GACTC celebrated the accomplishments of 22 postsecondary students that successfully completed career-training diploma programs ranging from automotive/diesel technology to welding. The GACTC recognized students graduating from the following diploma programs:
- Automotive/Diesel Technology
- Cabinetmaking/Finished Carpentry
- Electrical Trades
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Welding with Print Reading
Collectively, our 22 graduates:
- Completed more than 19,200 training hours in these programs!
- Earned over $190,221 in grant funding towards tuition!
- Several students participated in an internship experience during the last term of the program.
Students had the opportunity to gain industry-valued certifications including:
- American Welding Society GMAW 2W, FCAW 3G, and SMAW 3G
- EPA 608 and 609
- Ford Automotive Career Exploration
- Gastite
- NOCTI
- North American Technician Excellence Core Certification
- OSHA 10-hour
- PA Vehicle Safety Inspector & Vehicle Emissions Certification
- S/P2
- Subaru U
- Toyota Certification Program
Several students received additional recognition from local and regional employers. Ward Transport & Logistics and Stuckey Automotive Group provided awards to Destrie Smeal and Billal Mansour, graduates of the Automotive/Diesel Technology program. Through a donation from the American Welding Society, all graduates from the Welding program received an award. The following students were recognized for outstanding performance in their training program:
- Calder Placky, Welding
- Joshua Roland, HVAC
- Destrie Smeal, Automotive/Diesel Technology
Congratulations to all of our graduates!
In August, graduates from our Practical Nursing, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, and Medical Assistant programs will be celebrated.
