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ABOUT PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Pittsburgh Technical College is a leading educator in the Pittsburgh region to prepare students for career success, and has the numbers to prove it: 100% of on-campus degree-seeking students have internships or clinical rotations before they graduate. It’s this kind of experience that results in consistently high in-field placement rates of greater than 93%.* PTC’s hallmark is academic excellence, grounded in an environment that supports each and every student’s professional and personal journey. The college awards associate and bachelor’s degrees and certificates in these areas: Business, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Design and Engineering Technology, Healthcare, Nursing, Information Systems and Technology, Trades Technology, and Energy and Electronics Technology.
- March 28, 2023
Groundbreaking Partnership Represents One of First Installments in U.S.-Based Higher Education PITTSBURGH—March 27, 2023 – Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) today announced its partnership with TeachingHOW2s LLC, a faculty development platform designe …
- December 2, 2022
Ceremonial Articulation Agreement Signing Finalized Dec. 1 on PTC’s Campus PITTSBURGH—December 2, 2022 – Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) finalized its articulation agreement with the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy (CMRA) yesterday, as PTC Pre …
- November 21, 2022
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO SUPPORT PITTSBURGH CAREER INSTITUTE STUDENTS COMPLETE EDUCATION
Proposed support enables students to complete healthcare education after school’s November closure. PITTSBURGH—November 14, 2022 – Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) has announced its proposed support for Pittsburgh Career Institute (PCI) students by w …
- October 10, 2022
WTAE-TV COVERAGE FOR THE NEW ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Our new Robotics and Autonomous Engineering Technology program is getting a lot of attention from local and national media, and for good reason. Here’s the latest story by WTAE-TV you can watch to hear from Aurora and our academic team. Click here to w …
- August 18, 2022
AS SEEN INForbes, Fortune & EntrepreneurLeading Businesswomen of PITTSBURGH Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith is helping to rebuild regional economy through Pittsburgh Technical College’s applied and technical learning. At Pittsburgh Technical College (PT …
- June 17, 2022
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE SET FOR PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF PRESIDENT DR. ALICIA B. HARVEY-SMITH
On-Campus Ceremony will Highlight Inauguration Week of Events PITTSBURGH—June 13, 2022 – Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) is set to host an Official Public Installation Ceremony for the inauguration of President Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith at its 185- …
- January 11, 2022
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE TEAMS UP WITH WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FOR MBA FAST TRACK PARTNERSHIP
Partnership Signing Finalized Jan. 11 at WLU’s Campus PITTSBURGH—January 11, 2022 – Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) finalized its Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Fast Track partnership with West Liberty University (WLU) …
- November 18, 2021
Event Celebrated Top Executives of 50 Smartest Companies in Greater Pittsburgh Region PITTSBURGH—November 18, 2021 – Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) president Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith was recognized today as a Pittsburgh Smart 50 Award honoree. Aw …
- November 12, 2021
PTC President Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith Honored Among Top Local Executives PITTSBURGH—November 12, 2021 – Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) president Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith was named CEO of the Year, while PTC also earned the honor of Innovator o …
- October 4, 2021
Ceremony will serve as celebration of student achievement, success of college health and safety protocols PITTSBURGH—OCTOBER 4, 2021 – Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) is set to hold an in-person commencement at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall …
- September 20, 2021
Pittsburgh Technical College president adds to impressive list of board appointments, accolades PITTSBURGH—September 19, 2021 – Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) president Alicia B. Harvey-Smith, Ph.D., has been appointed to the Higher Education Resea …
- January 26, 2021
Co-Founded by NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, Partnership with Power52 Foundation to Place an Emphasis on Technology-Focused Courses
- September 22, 2020
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE GROWS ONLINE OFFERINGS AS NEEDS FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING EXPAND
Top existing programs convert to online environment while maintaining PTC standards for education
- September 14, 2020
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE LISTED IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT BEST COLLEGES RANKINGS
PTC Ranked Among Best Regional Colleges for First Time in 75-Year History
- August 27, 2020
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENT TO PRESENT ON THE FORBES FUNDS CALL FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith to Share Insight on Comprehensive Return-to-Campus Plan
- July 30, 2020
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENT PRESENTING TO EXCLUSIVE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP THINK TANK
Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith to Share Insights on Higher Education’s Responsibility in a Post-COVID World
- July 22, 2020
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS RETURN TO CAMPUS
First College in Area to Return to On-campus Classrooms and Dormitories
- July 7, 2020
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISPLAYS VIRTUAL EXCELLENCE WITH SPECIAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Commencement Will Include YouTube Video and Online Interaction
- June 17, 2020
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE EARNS NATIONAL CYBER DEFENSE ACCREDITATION
Pittsburgh Technical College First Two-Year College in Western PA to Achieve NSA and DHS Recognition
- May 6, 2020
LOCAL COLLEGE SAYS NO TO A LACK OF TECHNOLOGY HALTING EDUCATION
PTC donates laptops to city youth with special needs to keep up with virtual learning during pandemic PITTSBURGH—May 6, 2020 – The staff of Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) is responding to a need in the community for something they know a lot about, …
- March 10, 2020
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENT SELECTED TO HELP ADVANCE STATEWIDE CAREER READINESS
Dr. Alicia B. Harvey‐Smith Named to Career Ready Coalition by PA Department of Education PITTSBURGH—March 10, 2020 –Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC)’s President and CEO, Dr. Alicia B. Harvey‐Smith, has been recognized as a Career Ready PA Champion by …
- February 28, 2020
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE FACULTY RECEIVES NATIONAL CULINARY ACCREDITATION
American Academy of Culinary Arts at Pittsburgh Technical College Secures American Culinary Federation Accreditation PITTSBURGH—February 28, 2020 – The American Academy of Culinary Arts at Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) has earned national accredit …
- January 28, 2020
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE FACULTY EARNS NATIONAL EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD
Tracie Brady named 2020 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Recognition Award Winner
- January 24, 2020
High school students get dual enrollment opportunity in Pittsburgh’s most in-demand healthcare fields
- January 21, 2020
AUSTIN BRYAR EARNS AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP
Pittsburgh Technical College culinary student recognized for academic excellence and culinary potential
- December 9, 2019
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE JOINS PITTSBURGH COUNCIL ON HIGHER EDUCATION
PTC becomes 11th partner in consortium of Allegheny County schools aimed at furthering education initiatives
- October 30, 2019
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND AIRES LAUNCH MOCHNICK CYBER SECURITY CENTER
New Cyber Security Center Classroom Facility Dedicated in Memory of Jarrod T. Mochnick
- October 25, 2019
DR. ALICIA B. HARVEY SMITH AWARDED BLACK HISTORY ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION
Pastors’ Wives of the Churches of God in Christ Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania Recognizes PTC President
- October 9, 2019
DR. ALICIA B. HARVEY-SMITH HONORED WITH 2019 WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
The New Pittsburgh Courier Recognizing Pittsburgh Technical College President as an African American Woman of Excellence
- October 8, 2019
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Dr. Alicia B. Harvey Smith Issues Presidential Priorities Statement
- September 16, 2019
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE REACHES NATIONALLY TO ADDRESS LOCAL NEED FOR SKILLED WORKFORCE
College Shares Best Practices in Educational Leadership and Workforce Development to Prepare for New Economy
- July 31, 2019
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE SELECTED AS PITTSBURGH TECH 50 FINALIST
College recognized in “Culture Leader of the Year” category by Pittsburgh Technology Council
- May 17, 2019
FULL-SCALE, CRITICAL INCIDENT TO BE CONDUCTED AT PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Pittsburgh Technical College to reenact a crime scene on campus
*Showcases graduates from January-June (or January, April & June) 2022 classes. Data includes those who were available for work and were offered and/or received career search assistance from 1/1/2022-12/30/2022. Includes full-time, part-time, or freelance positions. Visit https://ptcollege.edu/career-assistance-data/ to learn more.