Young Scholars of Western PA Charter School

Located in Butler, Pa., Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School provides academic and vocational programs to its students. The programs are designed to assist students in technical, skilled and semi-skilled occupations after high school graduation or after technical school or college training. It provides an array of programs, such as carpentry, collision repair, graphic arts and culinary arts. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has certified the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School. Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School also provides adult education for its students.

Laurel Business Institute, also known as LBI, provides a range of educational services. It offers a medical laboratory technician program. The institute also provides academic programs in information technology, cosmetology, health care, accounting and business. Laurel Business Institute offers professional certifications and scholarship opportunities. In addition, it provides membership opportunities in the Health Occupations Students of America. Established in 1985, the institute maintains massage, cosmetology, and esthetics clinics for spa and salon services. Laurel Business Institute operates testing centers and organizes fundraising activities, parties and cookouts. It maintains a career services department and offers various early childhood education programs.

The Lawrence County Career & Technical Center offers a range of vocational training programs for youths. The center provides degree and certificate programs in carpentry, cosmetology, masonry, automotive mechanics and electronics technology. It offers classes in automotive construction, design and troubleshooting operations. The Lawrence County Career & Technical Center provides assistance with the development of hands-on skills in metal straightening, body soldering, spray painting, and gas and electric welding technologies. The center s masonry course is a three-year program that offers training to construct walls, partitions and chimneys. In addition, it provides guidance counseling and career exploration services. The Lawrence County Career & Technical Center prepares students to work in various health-related fields, such as nursing, dental care and medical assisting.