School Closing Information
The closing number is #469 for all DCTS campuses/programs. Tune into KYW 1060 or visit KYW School Closing Center during inclement weather.
Download printable copy of DCTS 2012-13 School Calendar.
Welcome to the Real School for the Real World!
Delaware County Technical High School has two main locations, Aston and Folcroft Campus, as well as the following satellite programs:
Culinary Arts and Food Service Management at the Marple Education Center
Emergency & Protective Services at the Delaware County Emergency Training Center
Medical Careers at our four partnering hospitals.
Students from the fifteen (15) area school districts have the opportunity to enhance their educational program with career and technical experiences that are directly connected to the real world. Business and Industry members review and update the career and technical education (CTE) programs offered by DCTS on a yearly basis.
Key Highlights
- Earn while you learn! Co-ops available in every program.
- Learn on professional equipment taught by pros in the field.
- Earn college credits while still in high school in some programs.
- Still able to participate in after-school sports and activities.
- Make valuable connections and gain resume building experience.
- Now enrolling for the spring, DCTS NEW Adult Education Programs.
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Program Spotlight
HVAC Enrolling NOW for Fall 2013!
By the year 2020
- all occupations in the United States will grow by 14.3%
- the HVACR industry will grow by 33.7%
- 34.4% of current HVACR workforce is expected to retire
If you want to study a course in high school that can start you on a great career, try HVAC. As a professional, you would have a central role in making homes and buildings more energy efficient. Students can start these classes in high school, earn college credit towards certifications and associate degrees such as HVACR, Energy Auditing or Renewable Energy Technologies. They can enter the job market a semester ahead or continue for a bachelors in fields such as Construction Management or Building Science and Sustainable Design.
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DCTS News
05/21/13
Culinary Students Win Scholarships
Eight students in the DCTS Culinary Arts Program successfully competed against dozens of their peers in C-CAP – Careers through Culinary Arts Program Cooking Competition for Scholarships. C-CAP works with public schools across the country to prepare high school students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
C-CAP is a three-tier cooking competition where students can win scholarships to support their post-secondary culinary and hospitality education. C-CAP selects recipes to test competitors’ mastery of basic culinary techniques. MORE INFO >>
02/07/13
Congratulations to our 2013 Regional Skills Competition Winners!
Gold – Carpentry: Kevin Robinson, Rose Tree Media
Gold – Masonry: Pat Close, Garnet Valley
Silver -Building Maintenance: Jimmy Cleaver, Interboro
Silver – Computer Maintenance: Bill Begley, Penn Delco
Silver- Early Childhood: Danielle Wiengand, Interboro
Bronze – Dental Assisting: Oyindamola Busari, Pennwood
Bronze – Nurse Assisting: Paige Jackson, Upper Darby
Bronze – Quiz Bowl Team:
- Marisa Bouikidis, Marple Newtown
- Samir Muhammad, Upper Darby
- John Parkinson, Interboro
- Andrew Surplus, Wallingford Swarthmore
- Akili Thomas, Upper Darby
Bronze -Technical Math: Nicholas D’Agostino, Southeast Delco
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Alumni Focus
Learn how DCTS has prepared these alumni for succesful careers.
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