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Mission Statement
Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center is committed to providing quality career and technical education opportunities for students through integrated academic and technical experiences in order for students to gain and maintain employment, pursue post-secondary education, and develop an appreciation for lifelong learning in a globally competitive workplace. Eligibility
– Students residing in the four participating school districts are eligible to attend the HCCTC. The four participating school districts are: Juniata Valley, Huntingdon Area, Mount Union and Southern Huntingdon County School District. – The HCCTC accepts students enrolled in the 10th, 11th and 12 grades. - Adults Non Public School Students
– Non public school students that live in one of the four participating districts are invited to investigate the educational opportunities at the HCCTC. How to Apply
– Eligible students may obtain application materials from their guidance counselor.
– You may contact the HCCTC directly and receive an application packet.
- please e-mail the director or secretary for an application. E-mail addresses are listed under the staff link, just click on the names. - Eligible adults Check Us Out
– Step 1-THE PRESENTATION-The HCCTC will come to each of the sending schools around the month of December and deliver an informational presentation to all 9th grade students.
– Step 2-THE SCHOOL TOUR-The HCCTC will conduct a tour of our facility and all programs for all 9th grade students. This will occur about one to two weeks after the presentation at your school.
– Step 3-CLOSER LOOK-Students may sign up for a closer look and come back to the HCCTC and spend an entire session (2 1/2 hours) in one or two program areas.
– Step 4-OPEN HOUSE-The HCCTC will conduct an open house in February to coincide with National Career and Technical Education Week. All interested students and parents are encouraged to attend. Transportation
– The four sending schools provide bus transportation to and from the HCCTC for their students. Generally, student driving is not permitted except in special circumstances. Attendance Options
–students for immediate employment or higher education and may include HCCTC Work Experience Program(s) during the third year.
– 2 Years-Students have the option of attending the HCCTC for two years. The two year program would focus on specific competencies in their chosen program area and provide the student with a solid background in that area.
– 1 Year-Some students will benefit from attending the HCCTC for one year. This would provide a student with a basic understanding of the chosen program area. Hours
– HCCTC students attend their home school for one-half day for their academic subjects and attend the HCCTC for the remaining half day
– The sessions are approximately 8:15 to 11:00 AM for the morning session and 11:45 to 2:30 PM for the afternoon session.
– The session you attend depends on your sending school and your individual grade and academic schedule.
– Generally Juniata Valley students attend the AM session. Southern Huntingdon students attend the PM session. Huntingdon and Mount Union send students to both sessions. Technical Training vs. Academics
– You don’t have to choose between technical training and academics. We can help you achieve the best of both the academic world and the technical training world. Most students’ schedule will permit you to take college prep level courses at your home school and receive advanced technical training at the HCCTC. This combination of academics and technical training increases your employability or prepares you for post secondary training and even college. 
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