Wilkes-Barre Area CTC

Name

Wilkes-Barre Area CTC

Legal name

Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center

Website

https://wbactc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB)

Keywords

• Career and technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Adult continuing education
• Practical nursing program
• Cooperative education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilkes-Barre

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. District Funding (Secondary Students): Operational funding from member school districts based on student enrollment and participation agreements. The Joint Operating Committee, comprising representatives from eight school districts, governs the center's budget and funding allocations.
2. Adult Education Programs: Tuition-based adult evening programs including Practical Nursing, Emissions & State Inspection, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, and Welding. Prospective students are referred to PA CareerLink for financial assistance eligibility determination.
3. Food Service Operations: Cafeteria and food service provided by The Nutrition Group. The center participates in USDA Summer Food Service Program, SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) benefits, and maintains a wellness policy aligned with federal requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WBACTC provides secondary and adult career and technical education across 28 program areas spanning automotive, construction trades, healthcare, IT, manufacturing, culinary, cosmetology, law enforcement, and horticulture, delivered from a single Plains Township campus. It also operates a separately administered Practical Nursing program, cooperative education work-based learning (Capstone and Diversified Co-Op), credit recovery (CAARP), and adult evening courses funded via tuition and PA CareerLink financial assistance.

Product overview

Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center is a secondary vocational education institution serving students from seven participating school districts. The center operates a unified portfolio of 24 career and technical training programs organized into four categories: core vocational training programs (Automotive, Diesel, Construction Trades, Culinary, Healthcare, IT, and Service industries); cooperative education programs providing work-based learning; credit recovery services; and adult education offerings. Programs are delivered through industry-specific instructional shops and classrooms, with administrative infrastructure provided through integrated student information systems. The Practical Nursing Program operates as a separately administered division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Mechanics Program Two-year vocational program preparing secondary students to service and maintain automobiles at Automotive Mechanics I and II levels.
• Auto Body & Collision Repair Program Vocational training program in collision repair, MIG welding, panel work, refinishing, and unibody straightening using Chief E-Z Liner II equipment and Down Draft Paint Booth.
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology Program Vocational program preparing students to repair and maintain diesel engines in transportation (trucks, buses, locomotives, ships) and construction equipment (bulldozers, earthmovers, cranes).
• Electrical Construction Program Vocational program covering layout, assembly, installation, and testing of electrical apparatus and wiring for heating, lighting, power, refrigeration, and electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Carpentry & Millwork Program Vocational program preparing students for residential construction with emphasis on cabinet making, framework erection, partitions, joists, flooring, and sheathing installation.
• Residential Construction (Carpentry 2) Program Advanced carpentry course introducing home building and renovation trade with hands-on instruction in tools, furniture projects, and larger construction projects including mock-up dwellings.
• Plumbing & Pipefitting Program Vocational training in installation, maintenance, and repair of water, gas, waste, air, and vent lines, including pipe installation, valve assembly, plumbing codes, estimating, and print reading.
• Masonry Program Vocational training in laying and setting brick, concrete block, glass block, ornamental brick work, and tile; including erecting walls, chimneys, fireplaces, piers, and concrete forming and finishing.
• Welding Technology Program Vocational program covering metal joining through GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, oxyacetylene, and plasma welding and cutting procedures, with related equipment use and weld inspection.
• Machine Trades Program Vocational program in theoretical and practical application of machine tools including lathes, drill presses, CNC milling machines, metal cutting saws, and grinders.
• Culinary Arts Program Two-level culinary arts program covering nutrition, sanitation, food production, personal hygiene, recipes, and weights and measures for food services industry employment.
• Cosmetology Program Two-level cosmetology program in hair, scalp, skin, and nail care including styling, coloring, treatments, anatomy, biology, hygiene, sanitation, safety, and chemistry, preparing students for the Pennsylvania Cosmetology Board examination.
• Health & Medical Assistant Program Vocational program covering basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, billing, record keeping, and legal/ethical aspects of healthcare to prepare students as nursing or medical doctor assistants.
• Computer Information Technology Program Vocational program preparing students to provide and manage data systems including desktop and office applications, business software, programming languages, business ethics, and basic computer maintenance, troubleshooting, and hardware/software installation.
• Law Enforcement / Police Science Program Vocational program preparing students for law enforcement careers as police officers, dispatchers, security officers, and correction officers, covering technical law, criminal procedure, self-defense, firearms safety, and first aid/CPR.
• Marketing Program Vocational program in sales, business relationships, display, advertising, business mathematics, business law and ethics, with supervised work experience in retail establishments.
• Horticulture / Ornamental Horticulture Program Vocational program studying plant identification, culture, ecology, pathology, equipment technology, horticulture production and sales, greenhouse operation, and landscaping operations.
• Drafting Program Vocational program applying CAD skills and scientific/mathematical concepts to support architects and architectural engineers in building construction planning.
• Graphic Arts Program Vocational program in desktop publishing, layout, composition, presswork, bindery, page design, photo correction, plate making, offset operation, and screen printing.
• Audio Visual Communications Program Vocational program developing video production skills including camcorder operation, video editing, and video effects using industry software for high-quality video content creation.
• Child Care & Support Services Management Program Vocational program preparing students for child care occupations covering growth and development, nutrition, program planning, safety, behavior guidance, play activities, and child care laws and policies.
• Warehouse Management Program Vocational program covering receiving, storage, shipping, distribution, inspection, surveillance, inventory control, storage facility layout, and materials handling equipment operation.
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Program Vocational program covering installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems including motors, compressors, evaporators, and electrical components.
• Diversified Cooperative Education Program Cooperative education program providing students real-world work experience through employer training stations paired with related theory coursework, enabling them to earn academic credit while developing wage-earning responsibilities.
• Capstone Cooperative Education Program Senior-level cooperative education program providing knowledge and skills for labor market entry, combining home-school attendance with employer-based training at authorized training stations related to students' career-technical courses.
• Credit Recovery Program (CAARP) Cyber-based credit recovery service enabling students who cannot attend CTC on-site due to scheduling conflicts or those needing to make up classes to graduate while remaining enrolled in CTC technical programs.
• Adult Evening School Education Evening adult education courses including emissions and state inspection, refrigeration and air conditioning, and welding, with PA CareerLink financial assistance eligibility for prospective students.
• Practical Nursing Program Comprehensive, separately administered nursing program led by a Program Director and Assistant Nursing Director, preparing students for Pennsylvania practical nursing licensure through dedicated clinical and classroom instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for state licensing examinations (e.g., Cosmetology Board Examination)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crestwood School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember district participating in joint governance through Joint Operating Committee representation (Denise Chaytor-Zugarek, Lauren McCurdy-Vice Chairperson). Students enrolled in CTC programs; district accesses Skyward Educator's and Finance portals hosted by CTC.
• Greater Nanticoke Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember district with representation on Joint Operating Committee (Megan Tennesen-Chairperson). Students enrolled; district accesses hosted Skyward systems for student and financial management.
• Pittston Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember district represented on JOC (Martin Quinn, Joe Salvo). Shared Skyward portal hosting; district-specific Chromebook access instructions; local employer (The Dough Company) posts career opportunities for Pittston students.
• Hanover Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember district with Joint Operating Committee representation (Jacob Hyder). Students attend CTC programs; district receives hosted Skyward access.
• Riverside School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember district participating in CTC programs with JOC representation. District accesses CTC-hosted technology systems.
• Wilkes-Barre Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost district providing CTC facility location (350 Jumper Road, Plains Township). Multiple JOC representatives (Ned Evans-Secretary, Mark Atherton-Treasurer, Beth Anne Harris, Warren Faust, Arthur Breese). Wilkes-Barre Area High School is a distinct pathway member.
• Holy Redeemer High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember school sending students for career and technical training programs. Participates in Joint Operating Committee governance structure.
• Old Forge School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember district with CTC enrollment and technology system access. Contributes to JOC governance.
• PA CareerLink Wilkes-BarrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides adult student intake, evaluation, and financial assistance determination for CTC adult education programs. Contact: 570-822-1101, [email protected], 32 East Union Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
• The Nutrition GroupminorOthersProvides cafeteria and food service operations for the CTC. Manages SUN Meals (Summer Food Service Program), SUN Bucks benefits, and cafeteria menus through nutrislice platform.
• Butch Lispi (Local Business)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal salvage and repair business supporting student projects. Donated 1932 Buick Model 97 for Auto Body preservation project; provides ongoing mentorship and resources for student training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology: PA CTC jointly operated by participating school districts, providing secondary and adult vocational education in trades, health, and technology — directly comparable consortium structure.
• Carbon Career & Technical Institute: Pennsylvania CTC jointly operated by member school districts offering secondary vocational education across trades and health programs in northeastern PA — same operating model and overlapping competitive geography.
• Lehigh Career & Technical Institute: Pennsylvania career and technical center operating a multi-district consortium model serving multiple Lehigh Valley school districts, offering secondary and adult vocational programs — directly analogous governance and program structure to WBACTC.
• Eastern Center for Arts and Technology: Pennsylvania career and technical center operated as a Joint Operating Committee of multiple school districts in Montgomery County, offering secondary CTE programs in skilled trades and health sciences.
• Lancaster County Career & Technology Center: Pennsylvania CTC with a large member-district consortium offering extensive secondary vocational programs in trades, healthcare, and technology — comparable scale and program breadth.
• Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center: Pennsylvania career and technical center serving multiple member districts with secondary CTE programming, mirroring WBACTC's Joint Operating Committee governance.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Technical Institute: National for-profit provider of technical training in automotive, diesel, welding, and HVAC competing for adult learners in the same skilled-trade categories that WBACTC's adult programs serve.
• Triangle Tech: Pennsylvania-based for-profit technical schools with programs in welding, HVAC, electrical, and computer technology — directly competes with WBACTC's adult evening programs in skilled trades.
• Lincoln Tech: Multi-campus for-profit career college offering programs in automotive, HVAC, welding, electrical, and healthcare — competing for the same adult continuing-education students as WBACTC's evening and Practical Nursing programs.

Regional players

• New Castle School of Trades: Pennsylvania-based for-profit trade school with programs in welding, HVAC, electrical, and automotive technology — competes for the same regional adult-learner market as WBACTC's evening programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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