Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center is a public vocational school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in a rural fringe setting in the western part of the state. The center offers certificate programs in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and Cosmetology, with a total enrollment of 237 students (IPEDS 2023). As a public career and technology center, it serves the greater Johnstown community with workforce-oriented training.

The center reports a completion rate of 74% and a retention rate of 76% (IPEDS 2023). Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center holds an overall quality score of 62.33 out of 100 on SkillPlum. As a publicly funded institution, it may offer cost advantages over private vocational schools in the region.

With two distinct certificate programs spanning healthcare and personal care, the center provides practical career pathways for residents of the Johnstown area. The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program prepares students for LPN licensure, while the Cosmetology program leads to state cosmetology licensure. Both fields offer strong local employment demand, making the center a valuable resource for vocational education in southwestern Pennsylvania.