Hazleton Area Career Center

Hazleton Area Career Center is a public less-than-two-year institution located in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, situated in a small suburban area. The center reported an enrollment of 18 students (IPEDS 2023), reflecting its focused, hands-on career and technical training environment.

The center offers a certificate program in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at the one-to-two-year certificate level. This program prepares students for entry-level practical nursing roles and eligibility for the NCLEX-PN licensing examination, equipping graduates with foundational clinical and patient care skills.

Hazle Township is located in Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania, adjacent to Hazleton. The region's career center model provides a direct pathway for local students seeking workforce-ready credentials in healthcare without the time and cost of a traditional degree program.