Career Exploration Opportunities
Middle School & High School Teachers & Counselors
Overview
A large university isn’t right for all students. PTC’s legacy of education for career success is founded on a project-based curriculum, hands-on learning, and the value of real-world experience, including the fact that all degree seeking students have immersive internships or clinical rotations before they graduate. We award associate and bachelor’s degrees (certificates, too), in more than 25 programs.
When you need us, we’re here.
PTC is proud to serve secondary counselors, teachers, and students with Career Exploration opportunities.
We highlight why students should consider pursuing a STEM career in Pittsburgh and introduce them to information about high-demand job options.
We strive to get kids and teens thinking about possibilities.
Summer camps & workshops: Hands-on experience and engagement.
PTC offers virtual and on-campus summer camp opportunities for middle and high school students. Click here to learn more.
- Day in the life of a PTC student
- Robotics camps
- Coding & Electronics
- Create your own Micropet
- Intro to Scratch
- Aritificial Intelligence Workshop
- Cyber Detectives
- Girls Who Code
- CS Zero Introductory Python
- Teddy Bear Workshop
- + more
Resources for high school teachers and counselors
If you’re interested in learning more about PTC—or know of a student who is—our tours are notedly eye-opening.
- Students can schedule a personal tour here. We can’t wait to meet them.
- High school seniors should start here to get information about grants, scholarships, and other resources specifically tailored to their needs.
- If you’re interested in a field trip to our campus with your students, we will be happy to accommodate. If you have a group of 20+ students, then transportation costs will be covered by PTC. Also, lunch is on us!
- If it’s easier, we can have a representative come and talk with a class or classes at your high school. We are currently scheduling both in-person and virtual presentations depending on what best suits your needs and school’s guidelines. Please contact Steve Macri, Director of First Impressions, (macri.steve@ptcollege.edu) to schedule presentations.
Transcripts
Sending high school transcripts for a student enrolling at PTC? Please contact Nancy Goodlin at 1-800-784-9675 ext. 5354 or goodlin.nancy@ptcollege.edu or mail to Pittsburgh Technical College
Attn: Admissions
1111 Mckee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071.
Experience our STEM programs
Experience STEM
At PTC, you learn by doing. This means you get your hands on state-of-the-industry technology—and get into your career sooner.
Video testimonial
Experience STEM: CAD Student
Adin, a PTC Computer Aided Drafting student, describes his hands-on experience with state-of-the-industry software programs.
Video testimonial
Experience STEM: CAD Podcast
Kasandra Otey, CAD instructor, spoke with the Pittsburgh Technology Council about her love of STEM and PTC's role in launching next gen designers.
Podcast link
Experience STEM: Electronics Student
Leo, a PTC Electronics Engineering Technology student, discusses how PTC supports the way he learns best.
Video testimonial
Experience STEM: Nursing Student
Patrianne, a PTC Nursing student, describes how PTC is preparing her with the skills she will need for her future career.
Video testimonial
Experience STEM: Surgical Tech Student
Tanisha, a PTC Surgical Technology student, discusses how PTC is supporting her career path with a hands-on approach to learning.
Video testimonial
Experience STEM: IT Alumni
Cristina Alati, PTC IT associate degree graduate, began at Magna5 as an intern. This is her story, including why a PTC education works for her.
Video testimonial
Experience STEM: IT Alumni
DaShawn Boring is a PTC IT graduate. He advocates for what a PTC IT education means to him and his team.
Video testimonial
Experience STEM: Nursing Alumni
Meet Felicia Johnson, a PTC Practical Nursing graduate and a current RN student. She’s taking care of her patients as she continues her education at PTC.
Video testimonial
Experience STEM: CAD Alumni
John Canter is a CAD grad from PTC who has a hand in designing Pittsburgh’s skyline. Watch his story—and that of his team leader, Justin Seippel.
Video testimonial
Tuition & financial aid
At PTC students have the opportunity to pursue an affordable and accessible education. We offer a range of institution grants and scholarships, and we can help find other outside resources.
Re-entry application
We encourage students who have withdrawn from an academic program to reapply.
Tuition & financial aid
At PTC students have the opportunity to pursue an affordable and accessible education. We offer a range of institution grants and scholarships, and we can help find other outside resources.
Re-entry application
We encourage students who have withdrawn from an academic program to reapply.
Contact Us
For general questions or to request an informative kit about PTC, let us know and we’ll get right back to you.