Altoona Area High School

Founded in 1994, The Center for Advanced Technologies offers classes and summer camps to make students aware of computers, multimedia and advanced technologies. It was established by a partnership between the Altoona Area School District, Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center, and local and regional business and government communities. The center also conducts workshops, seminars and other programs for teachers, school administrators, adult learners and community members. The Center for Advanced Technologies is located in Altoona, Pa.

Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center provides professional education, and is located in Altoona, Pa. It offers a wide range of courses that include heavy-duty vehicle maintenance; collision repair and refinishing technology; digital printing technologies; electrical trades, food production; interior decorating and finishing; multimedia and Web design; precision machining and welding technology. It also offers adult programs that include software specialist, medical assistant, medical office secretary, culinary arts, dental assisting and computer repair technology. It offers various certifications, such as Automotive Technician Training Certification Program, American Welding Society, National Institute for Manufacturing Skills, and Refrigeration Service Engineers Society. It has ISO 9001:2000 certifications. The center is a member of theAmerican Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Blair County Builders Association, Distributive Education Clubs of America and Future Farmers of America.