Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public less-than-two-year institution located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The center enrolls 230 students (IPEDS 2023) and is situated in a small city setting. It holds a quality score of 61 out of 100, with a completion rate of 74% and a retention rate of 72% (IPEDS 2023).

The center offers a diverse range of certificate-level trade and healthcare programs. Offerings include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Heating Air Conditioning Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, and Cabinetmaking and Millwork. This breadth of programming spans healthcare, skilled trades, and transportation sectors.

Located in Altoona in central Pennsylvania's Blair County, the center serves a region with strong demand for skilled trades workers and healthcare professionals. The small city setting provides a practical training environment with direct connections to local employers. For students seeking short-term career training across multiple trade disciplines at a public institution, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center offers a well-rounded vocational education.