New Castle School of Trades

New Castle School of Trades Admissions and School Information

Located in Pulaski, Pennsylvania, near the Ohio border, New Castle School of Trades is accredited in both states. The school offers technical and vocational associate degrees and diploma programs that typically take less than two years to complete.

General Information about New Castle School of Trades

New Castle School of Trades combines classroom instruction, laboratory work and field experience to train students in construction, electrical and mechanical technologies. The school was founded in 1945 with a mission to educate and produce competent tradesmen.

New Castle School of Trades is actively involved in placing graduates in jobs. The school's career services program contacts employers and invites them to campus to interview students and distribute job applications. Professional development workshops help graduates prepare their resumes and develop their interview skills.

Admissions and Enrollment Information for New Castle School of Trades

Applicants to New Castle School of Trades must pass entrance examinations and participate in interviews with school representatives. Students with high school diplomas or an equivalent who are successful on the exams and in the interview process are eligible for all of the school's programs. Applicants without high school diplomas can apply for admission to the diploma programs.

New Castle School of Trades Programs

Automotive Technology

The associate's degree program in automotive technology prepares students for entry-level auto technician positions. New Castle's hands-on training allows students to learn to diagnose auto problems and repair vehicles. The courses emphasize modern computerized analytics and maintenance techniques.

Building Technology

New Castle School of Trades offers construction associate's degree programs that provide classroom and field training in several specialized areas of residential construction. The programs focus on training students to use appropriate tools and machinery. Students learn basic skills in carpentry, millwork, framing, roofing and finishing.

Industrial and Commercial Technology

The diploma program in industrial and commercial maintenance trains students to use electrical, hydraulic, welding and plumbing equipment to complete repairs on industrial machinery. Students interested in specializing in welding may earn diplomas and receive the training necessary to pass standardized industry exams. New Castle also offers associate's degrees specializing in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technology or electrical technology.

Truck Driving

For students interested in careers in the transportation industry, New Castle School of Trades provides training in the fundamentals of operating trucks and tractor-trailers. The diploma program typically takes six weeks to complete. In a 25-week program, students can learn to operate heavy construction machinery in addition to training for their commercial driving licenses.

Contact Information

  • Address: 4164 U.S. Highway 422, Pulaski, PA 16143
  • Phone Number: (800) 837-8299