Congratulations to our students on the GACTC Honor Roll (marking period 4)!
Natalie Marketta Bradley Appleman Joshua Clark Mason Dively Trevor Ellingwood Dwayne Giarth, Jr. Michael Helsel Emma Noel Jade Novak Zachary Phillips Noah Reed Gavin Schratzmeier Trevor Wolfe Neil Brubaker Ethan Claycomb Roman Dunio Foster England Justin Langenbacher Aiden Meredith Levi Moyer Jacob Musselman Cole Nicewonger Reese Rinker Dalton Snyder Nicholas Thompson Enoch Van Egdom Hayden Williams Elizabeth Adams Brenna Cokrlic Kayden Corson Rebekah Dick Colleen Erickson Serenity Fick Leanne Leonard Jade [...]
The GACTC hosts Senior Ceremony
On May 23, the GACTC celebrated the completion of programs for hundreds of area students. We're so proud of all of them — for their hard work, their passion and dedication and for being a wonderful part of the GACTC. Congratulations and best of luck in your futures, seniors!
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Esports teams compete in TEC High School League Championship
The Esports teams at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) enjoyed remarkable success in their second season, with three of its four divisions qualifying for the TEC High School League Championship, which was played at St. Francis University on May 20. The Esports teams at the GACTC compete against area high schools in two titles: Rocket League, which is a vehicular soccer video game, and Valorant, which is a 5v5 character-based tactical shooter [...]
Senior Awards Photo Gallery 2023
On May 11, 2023 the GACTC hosted the Senior Awards Banquet! We especially congratulate our Outstanding Student of the Year, Brenna Cokrlic, and our Business Partner of the Year, Allegheny Trucks, Inc. View our photo highlights below, or learn more about the award recipients.
GACTC hosts Cooperative Education and Internship Luncheon
On May 5, the GACTC hosted a Cooperative Education and Internship luncheon to celebrate the accomplishments of our co-op and internship students, to recognize the commitment of the employers and supervisors who provide the hands-on real-life exposure so that the students can continue learning in the field, and to honor the excellent education that is provided by the professional teachers at the GACTC. This year the luncheon was attended by over 130 students, employers, [...]
GACTC honors outstanding seniors in Senior Awards
On May 11, 2023 the GACTC hosted the Senior Awards Banquet! Students who received scholarships, awards, and the "Senior of the Year" award in their respective programs were honored. More than 300 people attended the awards, and $27,100 in scholarships was awarded! Outstanding Seniors of the Year Administrative Office Specialist: Natalie Marketta, Hollidaysburg Automotive Technology: Trevor Wolfe, Altoona Automotive/Diesel Technology: Reese Rinker, Bellwood-Antis Baking & Pastry Arts: Brenna Cokrlic, Altoona Cabinetmaking/Finished Carpentry: Nicholas Rhodes. Central [...]
