Somerset County Technology Center (SCTC) is a public vocational-technical school just outside Somerset, Pennsylvania. SCTC has eight sending high schools, in which students attend the center for one-half of the day and their home school for the other one half. It also offers adult education opportunities, both on- and off-site, to county residents.
High School Opportunities Presently, SCTC has eight sending school districts, which sends Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors from their respective High Schools to the center for one-half day to participate in career workshops. Cooperative Education is also available
Sending School Districts/High Schools School district High School Berlin Brothersvalley Berlin Brothersvalley Meyersdale Area Meyersdale Area North Star North Star Rockwood Area Rockwood Area Shade-Central City Shade Shanksville-Stonycreek Shanksville-Stonycreek Somerset Area Somerset Area Turkeyfoot Valley Area Turkeyfoot Valley Area
High School Programs There are fifteen career programs for the High School Students, including: Auto Body Technology Auto Technology Carpentry Computer Networking Cosmetology Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Early Childhood Education Electrical Occupations Forestry Health Occupations Machine Technology Masonry Pre-Engineering Drafting & Design Welding
High school clubs and organizations Students may belong to the following clubs or organizations while attending SCCTC SkillsUSA FFA National Association of Home Builders - Student Chapter SADD BotsIQ of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Adult Education Adult education opportunities abound at SCTC, which include: Distance Learning, Intergenerational Learning, Short-Term Programs and Adult Literacy
Customized Training SCTC offers agencies and businesses in the community work-related training to maintain a trained workforce, either on or off site.
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