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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 22 and 23, 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 Technology Coordinators. The workshop will focus on technology in career and technical education. The workshop will[Read More...]

September 22 and 23, 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 School Counselors. The workshop will focus on increasing access for students to career and technical education[Read More...]

September 22 and 23, 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 Instructional Coaches. The workshop will focus on supporting teachers in order to improve instruction and student[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 School Business Administrators. The workshop will focus on updates for the Career and Technical School Business Office.[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 Assistant Directors, Principals, and Supervisors. The workshop will focus on issues related to the administration of[Read More...]