About
Steel Center for Career and Technical Education offers a Pharmacy Technician certification program that prepares students for entry-level careers in the pharmaceutical industry. The program emphasizes hands-on training in pharmacology, drug dispensing, and record-keeping, as well as professional communication and customer service. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and can pursue careers in a variety of settings, including hospitals, retail pharmacies, and long-term care facilities.
Organization
Steel Center for Career and Technical Education
Steel Center for Career and Technical Ed
Located in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, Steel Center for Career and Technical Ed is a leading institution serving high school students from 11 different school districts in southeastern Allegheny County. It functions as a regional hub for comprehensive career and technical education programs, focusing on hands-on training to prepare students for the workforce. The school's mission is to empower students with essential skills and knowledge, contributing to a stronger workforce and community development.
Highlights:
- Provides quality career and technical education to high school students
- Serves 11 different school districts in southeastern Allegheny County
- Offers diverse career and technical education programs such as Automotive Technology, Baking and Pastry Chef, and Building Trades
- Phlebotomy program is delivered primarily in-person as part of the Medical Professions program
- Free education in phlebotomy and other career and technical programs for enrolled students from participating districts
- Phlebotomy program emphasizes hands-on experience in blood drawing and specimen collection
- Prerequisites for the phlebotomy program include proficient completion of Algebra 1 and high school English