Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) invites prospective students, current students, parents, industry partners, alumni, and post-secondary representatives to its annual Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will take place simultaneously at both the North Campus in Frackville and the South Campus in Mar Lin.
This year’s theme, “Power Your Future,” highlights the important role career and technical education (CTE) plays in preparing individuals for success in today’s rapidly evolving workforce. CTE provides students with more than technical knowledge; it develops practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and hands-on experience that translate directly into career opportunities. By connecting classroom instruction with real-world applications, CTE empowers students to explore their interests, develop in-demand skills, and build pathways to rewarding careers, continued education, and lifelong success.
The Open House offers visitors an opportunity to experience firsthand how STC is preparing the next generation of skilled professionals. Guests can tour classrooms, laboratories, and training facilities; meet instructors and students; and learn about the many career pathways available through STC’s secondary and adult education programs.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the following secondary programs at the Frackville location: Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology, Outdoor Power Technology, Masonry, Carpentry, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Health Careers, Emerging Health Professionals, Culinary Arts, HVAC, and Early Childhood Care and Education. The Mar Lin location offers secondary programs in 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, and Marketing & Business Administration.
STC’s Adult Education staff will also be available to meet with prospective adult learners interested in career training and advancement opportunities. Programs include Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Automotive Technology, Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, and the new Massage Therapy program at the North Campus, and Welding at the South Campus.
“Power Your Future” also reflects the importance of collaboration between education and industry. As employers continue to seek qualified individuals with technical expertise and workplace readiness skills, CTE serves as a vital link between education and the workforce. Through partnerships with local businesses and industry professionals, STC helps ensure that students are learning the skills employers need while providing a pipeline of talent to support the region’s economic growth.
Lehigh Carbon Community College will have representatives at both campuses to talk about post-secondary educational opportunities, and the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation will be on-site to share information about scholarship opportunities.
The event is free and open to the public. 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. The STC Culinary Arts programs will also have food available for purchase.
Whether exploring career options for the first time, considering a career change, or seeking to strengthen an existing skill set, visitors are encouraged to attend and discover how career and technical education can help them power their future.
For more information about Schuylkill Technology Center and its programs, visit stcenters.org.
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STC is an accredited career and technical school made up of 12 public school districts in Schuylkill County: Blue Mountain, Mahanoy Area, Minersville, North Schuylkill, Pine Grove, Pottsville, Saint Clair, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah Valley, Tamaqua, Tri-Valley, and Williams Valley. STC serves students in grades 9-12 and operates on two academic cycles, August to January and January to June. STC operates three buildings: the South Campus in Mar Lin, the STC Annex at IU 29 in Mar Lin, and the North Campus in Frackville. STC offers 23 programs of study that combine classroom theory, hands-on application, and access to state-of-the-art equipment. The programs are designed to promote lifelong learning that prepares students for successful entry into the workforce or higher education at the postsecondary level.
For more information about the programs and services available at STC, visit stcenters.org or contact Assistant Director Stacey Minahan at minas@stcenters.org or Assistant Director Chris Groody at cgroody@stcenters.org.
From a press release
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