Lancaster County CTC
Every year, some of our students decide to attend Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (CTC) to learn skills for a specific career field of interest to them. These opportunities include experiential learning in a variety of career fields that lead to industry-recognized certifications.
Students who attend CTC still receive a Lancaster Catholic diploma, are able to participate in school sports/activities and get the full Lancaster Catholic experience. There is also a tuition discount for students who attend CTC. While the opportunities at CTC do allow students to gain employment immediately following high school, many students still do choose to go on to higher education to further their careers.
Students who attend CTC still receive a Lancaster Catholic diploma, are able to participate in school sports/activities and get the full Lancaster Catholic experience. There is also a tuition discount for students who attend CTC. While the opportunities at CTC do allow students to gain employment immediately following high school, many students still do choose to go on to higher education to further their careers.
11th Grade Cluster Programs
11th Grade Cluster Programs
At LCHS, students can begin attending CTC during their 11th-grade year. During junior year, students are assigned to the morning session at the Brownstown campus for all cluster programs. Cluster programs allow students to sample many different careers within a specific area of interest and decide what they would like to specialize in if they decide to transition to a full-day program for senior year.
The following clusters are available:
| Cluster Program | Employment Opportunities |
| Construction | Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC Technician, Landscaper, Mason, Painter, Plumber |
| Culinary | Baker, Cook/Chef, Food Service Manager, Front Desk & Hotel Reservations Clerk, Host/Hostess/Server, Institutional Food Worker, Meat Cutter/Food Processor |
| Health Care | Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide, Clinical Care Assistant, Dental Assistant, Health Information Manager, Medical Assistant |
| Manufacturing | Industrial Maintenance Technician, Sheet Metal Worker, Welder |
| Transportation | Auto Mechanic, Collision Repair Worker, Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic, Parts Salesperson, RV Mechanic, Small Engine Mechanic |
| Visual Communications | Bindery Worker, Commercial Designer, Desktop Operator Assistant, Layout & Design Assistant, Photographer, Press Operator |
Transportation for Cluster Programs: LCHS is committed to providing mid-morning transportation from the Brownstown campus to Lancaster Catholic so that students will be back in time for their afternoon schedule at LCHS. Should parents/guardians arrange for their student to attend a cluster session other than the morning session at Brownstown, families are responsible for making transportation arrangements on their own. Please note that CTC does not permit junior students to drive themselves without special permission.
12th Grade Full Day Programs
Students in 12th grade who enroll in CTC attend their program for a full day. Students do not need to attend a part-time program during the 11th grade to take part in a full-day program. There are many programs offered at each CTC campus. They are as follows:
| Program | Location | Areas of Study |
| Advanced Manufacturing | Brownstown, Mount Joy | Cabinetmaking and Wood Technology (BT), Electro-Mechanical Engineering Tech (MJ), Metal Fabrication (MJ), Precision Machining and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (MJ), Welding Technology (MJ) |
| Advanced Health Careers | All | A half-day program for seniors interested in pursuing a health care profession. College credit is awarded through HACC. |
| Agriscience | Willow Street | Animal Production Science and Technology, Veterinary Assistant |
| Construction | Brownstown, Mount Joy | Architectural/CAD Design (BT), Commercial Construction/Management (MJ), Electrical Construction Technology (BT), Heavy Equipment Operations and Basic Maintenance (BT), HVAC/R (BT), Painting and Interior Finishes (BT), Plumbing (BT), Residential Carpentry (MJ) |
| Consumer Services | Mount Joy | Early Childhood Education |
| Culinary Arts | Mount Joy | Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Event Planning and Tourism Services Management |
| Information Technology | Brownstown | Computer Systems Technology |
| Medical/Dental | Willow Street | Dental Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide, Patient Care Technician/Assistant, Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Technician |
| Protective Services | Mount Joy | Protective Services Academy |
| Transportation | Willow Street | Automotive Mechanics/Technology, Collision Repair, Diesel Equipment Technology, RV & Outdoor Power Equipment |
| Visual Communications | Brownstown | Commercial Art, Digital Design/Print Media, Interactive Media, and Web Design, Photography & Digital Imaging |
Seniors at CTC are required to complete an online Theology class that runs from July through the end of October. For more information regarding the CTC programs for Lancaster Catholic students, please contact Mrs. Maria Taormina.
Lancaster County CTC Campus Visits
CTC tours are typically held each year in November during school hours. Transportation will be provided by our school, free of charge, to and from the three CTC campuses. The day and location of your tour will depend on the program(s) you are interested in visiting as noted above.
Upcoming Tours
10th & 11th graders: Mrs. Taormina will be offering the following student tours for current 10th & 11th graders to learn about opportunities to attend the CTC programs during 11th & 12th grades.
We will be transporting current 10th graders to the Brownstown CTC on Thursday, October 26th from 8:20 am – 11:00 am.
We will be transporting current 11th grade students to the following campus on the dates listed below:
- Brownstown Campus: Tuesday, October 31st 8:30 – 11:00 am
- Mount Joy Campus: Wednesday, November 1st 11:30 – 2:30 pm
- Willow Street Campus: Thursday, November 2nd, 8:30 – 11:30 am
More information will follow
Please contact Mrs. Taormina, School Counselor, at LCHS if you have questions or would like your student to sign up for a tour at [email protected].