News from the GACTC Adult Education Programs – July 2023 Edition
In this edition of the Adult Education Programs' newsletter, read about our recent graduation ceremonies for some of our diploma programs, meet a few of our students and their recent activities and accomplishments in the classroom and beyond, and review our short-term training programs and GACTC's open employment positions. Read the full newsletter here.
GACTC student Garrett Baumgartner wins national SkillsUSA competition
Garrett Baumgartner of the GACTC won the gold medal in the Carpentry competition at the national SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference. Baumgartner was one of four GACTC students to participate in the national conference, which was held June 19-23 in Atlanta. “Being able to say that I am the #1 high school carpentry student in the country is very cool. My co-op experience this year really helped me to work on my carpentry skills,” [...]
Adult & high school welding students earn American Welding Society certifications
Students in the Welding high school and adult programs at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) completed testing in May 2023 for several American Welding Society (AWS) certifications. GACTC students in the high school and adult welding programs had the opportunity to achieve up to three certifications from AWS including GMAW 2G, SMAW 3G, and FCAW 3G. The GACTC is an Accredited Test Facility through AWS. These certifications are valued by regional employers. [...]
Health Career Fair held for postsecondary health sciences students and alumni
On June 29th, a health career fair was held at the GACTC for current adult health sciences students and alumni, including students and alumni from our practical nursing, medical assistant, and phlebotomy programs. More than 30 employers attended to promote their organization’s open positions! GACTC students have been preparing references, resumes, cover letters, and growing their professionalism skills, which they were able to put to good use at the career fair. Employers that attended [...]
GACTC celebrates postsecondary graduates
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 [...]
2022 – 2023 Senior Ceremony Photos
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