CTC of Lackawanna County

Way to go, Jake!

We would like to Congratulate member Jake Rosler. Jake recently graduated from the CTCLC after studying Building Mechanic Trades and graduated from Lakeland High School tonight. Jake plans to attend the Spring 2027 Police Academy program at Lackawanna College. Great work Jake. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!

We wish everyone a safe and relaxing summer. See you in August!

Happy Retirement to our wonderful school nurse, Peggy Walsh! 🩺✨ You’ve been the heart of our school. We will miss your bright smile and endless compassion. Our school family won't be the same without you. Congratulations on a lifetime of making a difference!

Our students are back from Atlanta and the SkillsUSA National competition—and they brought home some massive wins!

Huge congratulations to James Eckmeder (North Pocono High School) for winning a SILVER MEDAL in Information Technology Services! Being named second in the country is an incredible achievement!

A giant shoutout also goes to our amazing Career Pathways: Arts and Communication team—Kaitlyn Walsh (Mid Valley), Mya Shumski (Valley View High School), and Sasha Giles (Valley View High School). They crushed it on the national stage and placed in the TOP 10 IN THE COUNTRY! 🏆🎨

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📸: SkillsUSA CTC of Lackawanna County

We are excited to share that our Automotive Technology program has received a generous donation of a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500! We are truly appreciative and enthusiastic about this addition, which will provide students with meaningful hands-on experience working on a real-world vehicle. Thank you to Scranton Dodge for donating this truck to our program and supporting the next generation of automotive technicians!

Way to go, CTC! Our students are currently in Atlanta, GA, competing at the SkillsUSA National Competition. Scores will be counted, and awards will be given out today!

Today, our welding students had the honor of completing and dedicating a special project in memory of Rose Hernandez. This project represents not only the skills and craftsmanship our students have developed but also the respect and appreciation we have for Rose's legacy and the impact she had on those around her.

Throughout the fabrication process, students worked hard to ensure every detail reflected the dedication, pride, and quality that this project deserved. It was a meaningful experience that allowed them to apply their technical skills while contributing to something that will serve as a lasting tribute.

We are proud of our students' efforts and grateful for the opportunity to be part of a project that honors Rose Hernandez's memory. Thank you to everyone who supported and contributed to making this dedication possible.

Thank you to Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply for allowing our Service Occupations class to come visit the facility. Students were given a detailed tour of how all their daily operations work. We are grateful for their partnership with our program!

The Robotics and Automation class took a trip to Canpack in Olyphant in May. Our students got to tour every department, watching high-speed machines that cut, stamp, and shape the lids, tabs, and cans, while giant automatic robotic arms carefully stacked the empty cans on a pallet and readied them for shipping! They also got to see how the cans are decorated. Canpack is set to put out 6.5 billion cans from that facility alone this year! A big thank you to Wayne Marshall for inviting us and taking us on an excellent tour of the facility.

Last night, the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTCLC) officially celebrated our incredible Class of 2026 at the annual Awards Night & Graduation Ceremony!

Watching 230 talented, driven students walk across that stage was an absolute honor. These graduates haven't just earned a certificate—they’ve built real-world skills, earned industry credentials, and proven they are ready to lead the future workforce. Whether they are heading straight into high-skill careers, stepping into apprenticeships, or continuing on to higher education, we know they are going to do amazing things.

To our student award winners, your hard work and dedication truly took center stage last night! We’re also incredibly grateful to the Mayor of Scranton for inspiring our seniors with such encouraging words and joining the celebration. Finally, to the entire graduating class: thank you for your grit, your passion, and your unmatched drive.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! The future is yours—now go build it!