Career Training Academy
950 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA, 15068-6308 - 
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School Notes Overview:
Career Training Academy is an institution of specialized learning that leads to fulfilling high skilled jobs. Our mission for the Academy is to provide the educational environment that enhances not only the educational aspect but also a personal enrichment of all students via our involvement in community service....
School Overview:
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| County | Westmoreland County, PA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 83 students | 1,020 students |
| Total Enrollment | 83 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 100% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 79% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,747 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 25% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,580 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 85% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,615 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- The programs are housed within approximately 10,000 square feet of air conditioned space at the newly renovated main school in New Kensington, PA, and 4800 square feet at our branch location in Monroeville, PA, at the ExpoMart and 6131 square feet at out branch location in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA at the Northway Mall. The classrooms, laboratories and massage classrooms and Student Massage Center are completely equipped with the necessary medical and dental equipment and materials, along with all the necessary massage equipment and products essential for the training of highly skilled students.
- Career Training Academy provides short term training in Allied Health, Secretarial Science, and Massage Therapy careers. CTA is licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.
- Career Training Academy offers a variety of programs for the Health Care field. AST and ASB degree programs are available as well as diploma (under one year) programs in Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Health Insurance Claims Examiner/Medical Biller.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Elderton Band members honored (The Leader Times)
posted on July 28, 2009 at 01:02:03 pm
Four Elderton students were selected as band member of the month.
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Near By Schools:
- Newport Business Institute - 60 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Oakbridge Academy Of Arts - 55 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Itt Technical Institute-monroeville - 408 students - 9.4 mi. away - view location
- Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science Inc - 164 students - 11.4 mi. away - view location
- Rosedale Technical Institute - 193 students - 13.4 mi. away - view location
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