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Harrisburg, PA – On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved 208 investments in Pennsylvania school facilities, totaling $175 million, under the new Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program that was created by the 2023-24 bipartisan budget. This program, proposed by[Read More...]

PACTA is excited to introduce our new and improved Member Portal, powered by Your Membership. Designed with members in mind, this upgrade aims to simplify navigation and enhance functionality. This user-friendly portal allows members to: Renew membership online Easily manage and update member profiles Connect with peers and colleagues[Read More...]

Registration is open for the virtual PACTA PILs. Click the link under each PIL for detailed information and to download a registration form. Follow the directions below to register online. Equity Inclusion and Belonging in CTE  October 28, 2024Instructor: Joann Hudak Click here for information and to register. [Read More...]

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – After nearly two full years of construction, the historic overhaul at the Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center in Richland Township is complete, with just a punch list left to check off. To mark the occasion, stakeholders in the school congregated at the Schoolhouse Road location[Read More...]

The Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center will be 58 years old in January. On Tuesday, the center held a celebration to show a completed building renovation during their re-energizing event. The renovation was a part of an energy savings project that took 4 years to complete and officials hope[Read More...]

As part of a series of statewide hearings on education funding in Pennsylvania, lawmakers heard from educators in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, who told them of the needs that schools in western Pennsylvania have, including special education funding, pre-kindergarten programs, and a vital need for improvements to career and technical education[Read More...]

Dear PACTA Members, After my first official week as the Executive Director, I am extremely honored to serve in this position and to lead such an outstanding association. I am following an individual that has taken PACTA to where we are today and served as an exceptional leader in Career and[Read More...]

PACTA's State Advocacy Day is scheduled for April 25, 2023 in Harrisburg.  We will start the day at 8:30 a.m. at the Capitol Complex.  After brief remarks and distribution of legislative packets, you may head to your legislative visits. There will be CTCs/schools exhibiting in the rotunda.      [Read More...]

The PACTA General Membership Meeting will take place on December 15, 2022. For full details, visit the calendar event.

REQUEST FOR PRESENTATIONS 32nd ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center The Annual Symposium will be held on February 9 and 10, 2023 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.  The Symposium will begin at 12:30 p.m. on February 9, 2023 and will conclude at noon on[Read More...]

Registration is open for the Fall 2022 virtual PACTA PILs.  Click the link under each PIL for detailed information and to download a registration form.  Follow the directions below to register online. New Director Academy – Part 1 October 3, 2022 Click here for detailed information and a registration form[Read More...]

September 15 and 16, 2022 Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College, PA The Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators is proud to announce its annual Workshop for Career and Technical Education Adult/Continuing Education Coordinators. The workshop will focus on issues related to the administration of Adult/Continuing Career[Read More...]