Forbes Road CTC

What Forbes Road CTC does

Forbes Road Career & Technology Center (Forbes Road CTC) is a public part-time career and technical education institution founded in 1959 and headquartered at 607 Beatty Road, Monroeville, Pennsylvania. It serves high school students in grades 10-12 from nine participating Allegheny County school districts (Allegheny Valley, East Allegheny, Gateway, Highlands, Penn Hills, Plum Borough, Riverview, Wilkinsburg, and Woodland Hills) on a half-day basis, allowing students to complete academic requirements at their home schools while gaining technical skills. The center also serves adult education students seeking career changes or specialized training. Governance is provided by a joint operating committee with board representatives from each of the nine member districts, with key leadership including Director Edward McMullen, Assistant Director Nick Falcon, and Principal Michelle Wolfe.

The center offers 18 career and technical education programs across trades and applied sciences, including Advertising Design, Automotive Technology (NATEF-certified), Building & Property Maintenance, Computer Networking Security, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Culinary Arts, Diesel Technology, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Technology, Health Science Technology, HVAC, Landscape Design, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Multimedia Design, and Veterinary Sciences. Programs feature hands-on training facilities (electrical laboratory, culinary kitchens, automotive repair bays, veterinary lab, distribution center with scanning technology) and integrate industry certifications such as CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, CISCO CCENT, OSHA, NATEF, and PA State Inspection/Emissions. The technology stack includes PowerSchool, Canvas LMS, CareerSafe Online, S/P2, and Google Drive.

The organization is funded through public school district partnerships and government education funding rather than tuition. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and is embedded in district budgets. Forbes Road CTC has built articulation agreements with 40+ post-secondary institutions (Penn State, University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne, CCAC, etc.) and trade union partnerships (Plumbers Local 27, Sheet Metal Local 12, Operating Engineers Local 66) that enable college credit transfer and apprenticeship pathways. The go-to-market motion is community-led: recruitment is coordinated through partner school districts, supplemented by Spring Open House events, virtual program tours, and a dedicated outreach coordinator.

Name

Forbes Road CTC

Legal name

Forbes Road Career & Technology Center

Website

https://forbesroad.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Forbes Road CTC is a public career and technology education center founded in 1959 in Monroeville, PA, serving high school students from nine partner Allegheny County school districts through 18 hands-on vocational programs with industry certifications and post-secondary articulation agreements.

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Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual CTE & Career Pathways Programs (K–12) (EDAJADAL)

Keywords

• Career and technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Secondary technical education
• Adult education services
• Workforce skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Monroeville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through public school district partnerships and government education funding. Serves students from nine participating Allegheny County school districts including Allegheny Valley, East Allegheny, Gateway, Highlands, Penn Hills, Plum Borough, Riverview, Wilkinsburg, and Woodland Hills.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Forbes Road CTC is a public career and technology education center in Monroeville, PA, founded in 1959, that delivers 18 vocational and technical programs to high school and adult students from nine partner school districts in Allegheny County. The center provides hands-on, lab-based training in trades such as auto mechanics, carpentry, cosmetology, culinary arts, electrical work, health occupations, HVAC, welding, and computer information technology.

Product overview

Forbes Road Career & Technology Center is a part-time career and technical education school serving high school students and adults from nine participating districts in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1959, the center offers 18 vocational programs including Advertising Design, Aspiring Educator, Auto Body, Automotive Technology, Building & Property Maintenance, Computer Networking Security, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Culinary Arts, Diesel Technology, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Technology, Health Science Technology, HVAC, Landscape Design, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Multimedia Design, and Veterinary Sciences. Programs provide hands-on training, industry certifications, and pathways to post-secondary education. The institution operates from its Monroeville campus and partners with local businesses and colleges for articulation agreements and career placement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auto Body Repair Program Vocational training program teaching auto body repair skills to high school students and adult learners, preparing them for careers in the automotive collision repair industry.
• Auto Mechanics Program Vocational training program covering automotive mechanical repair and maintenance, providing students with hands-on experience in diagnosing and servicing vehicles.
• Carpentry Program Vocational training program teaching carpentry skills including framing, finishing, and construction techniques to prepare students for careers in the building trades.
• Commercial Art Program Vocational training program in commercial art and visual design, providing students with creative and technical skills for graphic design and commercial art careers.
• Computer Information Technology Program Vocational training program covering computer hardware, software, and networking fundamentals, preparing students for careers in IT support and information technology.
• Cosmetology Program Vocational training program teaching cosmetology skills including hair styling, skin care, and nail services, preparing students for state licensure and careers in the beauty industry.
• Culinary Arts Program Vocational training program in culinary arts covering food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management to prepare students for careers in the food service industry.
• Early Childhood Education Program Vocational training program preparing students for careers in early childhood education and childcare, including instruction in child development and educational practices.
• Electrical Technology Program Vocational training program in electrical technology covering residential and commercial electrical wiring, installation, and repair to prepare students for electrician careers.
• Graphic Communications Program Vocational training program in graphic communications covering print production, digital media, and design software for careers in the printing and publishing industry.
• Health Occupations Program Vocational training program in health occupations providing foundational knowledge and skills for careers in nursing, medical assisting, and other healthcare fields.
• HVAC Program Vocational training program in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning covering system installation, maintenance, and repair for careers in the HVAC trade.
• Landscape Design Program Vocational training program in landscape design covering horticulture, grounds maintenance, and landscape construction for careers in the landscaping industry.
• Machine Technology Program Vocational training program in machine technology covering precision machining, CNC operation, and metal fabrication for careers in manufacturing.
• Masonry Program Vocational training program in masonry covering bricklaying, concrete work, and stone construction for careers in the building trades.
• Painting and Decorating Program Vocational training program in painting and decorating covering surface preparation, color application, and finishing techniques for careers in the painting trades.
• Plumbing Program Vocational training program in plumbing covering pipefitting, drainage systems, and fixture installation for careers in the plumbing trade.
• Welding Program Vocational training program in welding covering MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques for careers in fabrication, construction, and manufacturing.
• Adult Education Program Continuing education and career training program serving adult learners seeking career retraining, certification, or skills enhancement in the trades and technical fields taught at Forbes Road CTC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Employment growth projections for program areas: 32% for information security, 13% for HVAC and web developers, 12% for nursing, 11% for chefs, 10% for electricians and construction

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Integration8 records

Partnerships

48 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CCAC (Community College of Allegheny County)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Veterinary Sciences and other programs. Students can earn college credits toward degrees at CCAC.
• University of PennsylvaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Veterinary Sciences program providing pathway opportunities for graduates.
• Pittsburgh Career InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Veterinary Sciences program.
• University of PittsburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Veterinary Sciences program.
• Vet Tech InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Veterinary Sciences program.
• Penn State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Logistics & Supply Chain Management program.
• Duquesne UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Logistics & Supply Chain Management program.
• Shippensburg UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Logistics & Supply Chain Management program.
• LaSalle UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Logistics & Supply Chain Management program.
• Art Institute of PittsburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Multimedia Design program.
• Edinboro UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Multimedia Design program.
• Indiana University of PAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Multimedia Design program.
• Oakbridge Academy of ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Multimedia Design program.
• Pittsburgh Technical InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Multimedia Design program.
• California University of PAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Landscape Design program.
• Penn CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Landscape Design program.
• West Virginia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Landscape Design program.
• CCACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for HVAC program.
• Plumbers Local 27coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade union partnership for HVAC program providing apprenticeship pathways.
• Sheet Metal Local 12coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade union partnership for HVAC program providing apprenticeship pathways.
• Career Training AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Health Science Technology program.
• LaRoche CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Health Science Technology program.
• Shadyside School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Health Science Technology program.
• Sanford-Brown InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Health Science Technology program.
• West Penn School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Health Science Technology program.
• Penn TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Electrical Technology program.
• Pittsburgh Institute of AeronauticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Electrical Technology program.
• Chatham UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Early Childhood Education program.
• Ohio DieselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Diesel Technology program.
• Operating Engineers Local 66coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade union partnership for Diesel Technology program providing apprenticeship pathways.
• Universal Technical InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Diesel Technology program.
• Wyo TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Diesel Technology program.
• Clarion UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Culinary Arts program.
• PA Culinary InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Culinary Arts program.
• Westmoreland County CCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Culinary Arts program.
• Community College of Beaver CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Criminal Justice/Emergency Response Services program.
• Pennsylvania Highlands Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Criminal Justice/Emergency Response Services program.
• Bella CapellicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Cosmetology program.
• Empire Beauty SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Cosmetology program.
• Douglas Education CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Cosmetology program.
• DeVry UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Computer Networking Security program.
• Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Auto Body/Collision Repair program, offering college credits and degree pathways.
• Pennsylvania College of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Auto Body/Collision Repair program.
• Ohio Technical InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Automotive Technology program.
• Delaware Co. Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Aspiring Educator program.
• Harcum CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Aspiring Educator program.
• Reading Area Comm CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary articulation partner for Aspiring Educator program.
• Operating Engineers Local 66coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade union partnership for Computer Networking Security and Auto Body programs providing apprenticeship pathways.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Triangle Tech: Pennsylvania-based for-profit technical college offering trade and vocational programs in the same regional footprint. Competes for skilled-trade students with comparable curriculum and certification focus.
• A.W. Beattie Career Center: Public CTE center in the Pittsburgh region serving multiple school districts with similar vocational program offerings, articulation agreements, and union apprenticeship pathways.
• Western Area Career & Technology Center: Public regional CTE center serving multiple Allegheny-area school districts with comparable vocational programs and shared-authority governance. Operates the same half-day CTE model with articulation and industry certification pathways.
• Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center: Public regional CTE center in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania serving multiple partner districts with a similar half-day CTE model, articulation agreements, and trade programs. Directly comparable in governance structure, funding model, and target student population.
• Bidwell Training Center: Pittsburgh-based workforce training provider offering tuition-free vocational programs to adult learners. Comparable mission and regional footprint but focuses on adult students rather than high schoolers.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Technical Institute: Publicly traded for-profit provider of automotive, diesel, and welding training with manufacturer-affiliated curricula. Already an articulation partner of Forbes Road; competes for the same student demographic but at the post-secondary level.
• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit post-secondary technical training operator offering automotive, HVAC, and skilled-trade programs. Comparable in curriculum and certification focus but operates as a tuition-funded private institution rather than a public joint-authority model.

Emerging players

• Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC): Largest community college in the Pittsburgh region with extensive CTE-adjacent workforce certificate programs. Existing Forbes Road articulation partner; could emerge as a more direct competitor if it expands secondary-level vocational offerings.

Regional players

• Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology: Pennsylvania state-funded two-year technical college offering hands-on trade programs. Comparable program mix and articulation role (existing partner of Forbes Road) but operates as a residential post-secondary institution.
• Pennsylvania College of Technology: Pennsylvania state-affiliated technical college offering applied associate and bachelor's degrees in technical fields. Comparable curriculum but serves post-secondary students; also a Forbes Road articulation partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/forbesroadctc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTkk15BB8fZORso1VsjZXSQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/forbesroadctc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/forbes-road-ctc
• Instagraminstagram.com/forbesroadctc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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