Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County

Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (C-TEC) is a public technical institution in Newark, Ohio, offering certificate programs of less than two years in length. Located in a small suburban setting, C-TEC serves 416 students (IPEDS 2023) across a broad range of skilled trade and career-focused programs.

The center offers eight certificate programs spanning high-demand fields including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Welding Technology, HVAC Maintenance Technology, Diesel Mechanics, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance, Lineworker training, Cosmetology, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. This breadth of offerings reflects C-TEC's mission to serve the workforce development needs of central Ohio.

C-TEC reports a 90% completion rate and a 100% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), with an overall quality score of 78/100. As a publicly funded institution, C-TEC provides accessible career training pathways for students seeking hands-on technical education without committing to a multi-year degree program.