TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Graphic design fundamentals
• Digital output production
• Screen printing operation
• Offset press operation
• Wide-format printing/ Vinyl signage
• Specialty graphic imaging

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Customer service

Career Pathways

• Graphic Designer
• Digital Media
• Printing Press Operator
• Vinyl Decal Printer and Installer
• Screen Printer
• Digital Output Operator

CERTIFICATIONS

• Adobe Certified Associate – Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Certified Associate – Graphic Design and Illustration using Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Certified Associate – Print and Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign
• OSHA 10 hour General Industry Certification
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Certified Tourism Ambassador Certification

COLLEGE CREDITS:

Program of Study (POS) Statewide Articulations, SOAR

• CareerTech will produce the paperwork for each senior whether they are or are not eligible to be exempt from the following credits at the following post-secondary schools. Visit for details.
  • Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology – 11 credits
  • Westmoreland County Community College – 9 credits
• The following may be pending renewal and may or may not be offered by May 2026+.
  • Commonwealth Technical Institute – 12 credits

Direct Articulations

• Academy for Media Production – $2000 tuition credit
• Hagerstown Community College – 3 credits
  • Must complete GDT 116 or GDT 142 with a “B” or higher.
• Saint Francis University, Francis Worldwide – 6 credits for an Associate’s degree, 12 credits for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • 25% tuition reduction

NOCTI

• Pass your written assessment to recieve your recommended credit waiver at the Awards Ceremony.
  • 3 credits – Recommended to be awarded in Graphic Production Technology. 1 to 2 additional credits may be awarded based on successful completion of the performance component with the written proficiency exam.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Students should possess strong spelling and typing skills, along with the ability of converting fractions to decimals and strong measurement skills.

UNIFORMS

A CareerTech grey or blue t-shirt is required. In addition, the following CareerTech items may also be purchased: Polo, ¼ zip sweatshirt (special order), sweatshirt, zip fleece, or flannel, (no hoodies). Uniforms may be purchased online or at the school store.

Jeans or khakis without holes. No pants with straps or chains permitted.

No open toe shoes or baggy clothing are permitted.

Long hair must be tied back when operating machinery. Bangs that cover the eye must be pulled back.

Students may not wear necklaces, bracelets, rings, loose watches, and dangling earrings. Snug fitting watches are encouraged to be worn to learn time management skills.

Aprons are available to help protect clothing when working with equipment.

OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS

School uniform

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW:

This program is ideal for students who are problem solvers, have digital design experience, are mechanically inclined, able to operate equipment, and have spatial and color awareness.