The GACTC is hiring!
The GACTC is hiring! We need your help transforming today's youth and adults into tomorrow's skilled workforce. Open secondary professional teaching positions include an Emergency Services Instructor, while postsecondary positions include Practical Nursing Instructors, HVAC Instructor, and more. Visit our Employment page for a complete list of open positions at the GACTC, and information on how to apply.
Celebrating Medical Assistant Recognition Week
Medical assistants across the country are recognized during Medical Assistants Recognition Week, celebrated October 18th through the 22nd. Medical Assistants Recognition Week offers an opportunity to recognize the contributions of medical assistants and CMAs (AAMA)® to the medical field. During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical assistants have worked on the front lines, and their heroic acts inspire the 2021 theme: “Not All Heroes Wear Capes.” This year, the American Association of Medical Assistants recognizes medical assistants [...]
Vote for the GACTC as a “Hometown Favorite”!
The GACTC is nominated as a "Hometown Favorite" in the Altoona Mirror's annual competition! Vote for us at the link below -- choose "Continuing Education" under the "Places" category. Vote here
The GACTC updates several program names
The GACTC has updated several program names to better align with the education content and industry terminology of the programs. The changes were made in consultation with each program’s Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) and were approved by the Joint Operating Committee (JOC) at the August board meeting. The program name changes are as follows: Computer Programming/Oracle Academy to Computer Programming Drafting/Design Technology is now Engineering Design Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing (HVAC/P) to [...]
Welcome Back High School Students
Hello Students, Parents, and Families: I hope you are enjoying the summer of 2021! As the new school year approaches, I wanted to reach out to share our excitement and welcome you to the GACTC for a new year of learning! It has been refreshing to feel a sense of normalcy return to our community as the pandemic related restrictions diminish. Although uncertainty remains, safety precautions must be maintained as we prepare to focus on [...]
Muncibid – Sale of Vehicles
The GACTC is accepting bids for the sale of several used vehicles in "as-is" condition. Bids will be received through August 16, 2021 (with various ending times) via public auction on the Municibid website. Vehicles for sale include the following: 1996 INTERNATIONAL 24 PASSENGER SCHOOL BUS 2000 F350 XL REGULAR CAB W/ V PLOW AND HITCH MOUNT SALT SPREADER 2004 FORD RANGER XLT WITH PLOW Further information is available to bidders on the [...]
