Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

May I go to college if I attend LCTI?
Yes. With the help of guidance, career counseling, and careful course selections, your options after high school may include both two and four-year colleges and universities.
Is it true that you can still participate in sports, band, choral groups, or other extra-curricular activities if you attend LCTI?
Yes. LCTI encourages students to participate in extra-curricular activities and will do as much as possible to adjust schedules to help.
Will I be able to graduate from my high school if I go to LCTI?
Yes. While attending LCTI you will receive more than enough credits to meet the graduation requirements of your high school.
May special needs students attend LCTI?
Yes. Students with special needs are evaluated for the correct lab placement. A support staff member will assist students who need extra help in the vocational labs.
Can I go to LCTI and still take college prep classes?
Yes. With careful planning you can take college prep classes while attending LCTI. Some of our students use the skills they learn here to help with college costs. Others are developing skills that will put them ahead in their college classes.
Is LCTI only for students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades?
Yes. To become eligible to attend LCTI, you must have successfully completed 9th grade.
Must I take tests at LCTI?
Yes. As in the classroom, tests and quizzes will check your progress. The theory behind the skills you'll learn is an important part of your education. At LCTI, you learn why something works…not just how it works.
What if I just don't know what I want to be?
Guidance and career counselors can help you discover your strengths and interests and then help you set career goals.
Does it cost anything to go to LCTI?
No. Vocational education is supported by the sending school districts so there is no tuition cost to the student. A lab may require some special safety equipment and/or tools. Call (610)799-1358 for more information.
May I get advanced standing at local colleges if I attend LCTI?
Yes. LCTI has agreements with Lehigh Carbon Community College, Northampton Community College, Penn College of Technology in Williamsport, and Penn State University.