Schuylkill Technology Center will welcome students, families and community members to its annual “Power Your Future” Open House on , from 5 to 8 p.m. at its North Campus in Frackville and South Campus in Mar Lin.
The free event will give prospective and current students, parents, alumni, industry partners and post-secondary representatives an opportunity to explore STC’s career and technical education programs.
Campus Tours and Career Training Information
Visitors can tour classrooms, laboratories and training facilities, meet instructors and students, and learn about career pathways available through the school’s secondary and adult education programs.
According to STC, this year’s theme highlights how career and technical education helps students develop practical skills, problem-solving abilities and hands-on experience for employment and continued education. The school also emphasized its partnerships with local businesses and industry professionals to connect instruction with employers’ workforce needs.
North Campus Programs in Frackville
Visitors to the North Campus can explore the following secondary programs:
- Diesel Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Outdoor Power Technology
- Masonry
- Carpentry
- Electro-Mechanical Technology
- Health Careers
- Emerging Health Professionals
- Culinary Arts
- HVAC
- Early Childhood Care and Education
South Campus Programs in Mar Lin
The South Campus will feature these secondary programs:
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Residential Industrial Electricity
- Precision Machine Trades
- Welding
- Auto Collision
- Culinary
- Food Service Occupations
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice
- Supply Chain and Warehouse Distribution
- Computer Information Systems
- Marketing & Business Administration
Adult Education, College and Scholarship Opportunities
Adult Education staff will also be available to speak with prospective learners about career training and advancement opportunities.
North Campus adult programs include Commercial Driver’s License training, Automotive Technology, Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing and the new Massage Therapy program. Adult Welding is offered at the South Campus.
Lehigh Carbon Community College representatives will be available at both campuses to discuss post-secondary education opportunities. The Schuylkill Area Community Foundation will also participate to share information about scholarships.
Student Raffle and Food Sales
Prospective middle school students who bring their Open House invitation postcard will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a Fire TV.
Food prepared by STC’s Culinary Arts programs will be available for purchase.
About Schuylkill Technology Center
STC serves students in grades nine through 12 from 12 Schuylkill County public school districts: Blue Mountain, Mahanoy Area, Minersville, North Schuylkill, Pine Grove, Pottsville, Saint Clair, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah Valley, Tamaqua, Tri-Valley and Williams Valley.
The school offers 23 programs of study combining classroom instruction and hands-on training to prepare students for employment or post-secondary education. In addition to its North and South campuses, STC operates an annex at Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 in Mar Lin.
For more information, visit the Schuylkill Technology Center website or contact Assistant Directors Stacey Minahan at minas@stcenters.org or Chris Groody at cgroody@stcenters.org.