Over forty unique programs of study are available to students through the Lancaster County Career and Technology Centers. Through these programs, students can receive specific training in a field of interest and earn required certifications necessary to work in the field. Additionally, many of the programs include dual enrollment courses where students can earn college credit while completing their Mathematics and English courses at the CTC.
Manheim Township students participate in 1⁄2 day programs as a junior and full day programs as a senior. If you are interested in learning more about the Career and Technology Center programs, see the supplemental Pathways materials on the Course Selection of the website, visit www.lancasterctc.edu, or make an appointment with your counselor. For those viewing this document online, the individual programs are linked to the Career and Technology Center webpages that describe the programs.
The application process for the CTC typically occurs in January of students’ sophomore and junior years. If any rising junior or senior is interested in attending the CTC but has not yet applied, they should contact their counselor immediately to see about any remaining openings. Rising freshman and sophomores should make note of the application timeframe and begin talking with their counselor to ensure they are on track for admission.
Half-Day CTC Programs
Grades 11/12, #CTC001, 3 credits, appx. 3 ½ hours per day (FY)
Students who have already applied to the Half-Day programs should select CTC001 during the course selection process while also selecting an English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and the CTC PE Contract course. The high school will enter the student’s specific program numbers in the fall when students begin attending. The CTC offers the following half-day programs for our students:
- Introduction to Construction Careers
- Introduction to Culinary Arts Careers
- Introduction to Health Careers
- Introduction to Manufacturing Careers
- Introduction to Transportation Careers
- Introduction to Visual Communication Careers
Full-Day CTC Programs
Grade 12, #CTC002, 6 credits, appx. 6 ½ hours per day (FY)
Students who have already applied to the Full-Day programs should select CTC002 during the course selection process while also selecting the CTC PE Contract Course. The high school will enter the student’s specific program numbers in the fall when students begin attending. The CTC offers the following full-day programs for our students:
- Advanced Manufacturing Center
- Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- Metal Fabrication
- Welding Technology
- Precision Machining & Computer Aided Mfg.
- Agriscience Center
- Animal Production Science & Technology
- Veterinary Assistant
- Consumer Services Center
- Early Childhood Education
- Construction Technologies Center
- Architectural CAD/Design
- Cabinet Making & Wood Technology
- Heavy Equipment Operations & Basic Maintenance
- Electrical Construction Technology
- HVAC/R
- Painting & Interior Finishes
- Plumbing
- Carpentry Technology
- Culinary Arts Center
- Baking & Pastry Arts
- Culinary Arts/Chef
- Health Care Center
- Advanced Health Careers
- Patient Care Technician
- Dental Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
- Information Technology Center
- Computer Systems Technology
- Protective Services Center (at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center)
- Protective Services Academy
- Transportation Technologies Center
- Power Sports Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Collision Repair
- Diesel Equipment Technology
- Visual Communications Center
- Interactive Media & Web Design
- Commercial Art
- Digital Design/Print Media
- Photography & Digital Imaging