New Castle School of Trades Review

New Castle School of Trades Overview

Established in 1945, the New Castle School of Trades moved to Pulaski, Pennsylvania in 1954. Devoted to providing hands-on training in a number of technical areas, the school acquired accreditation from the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools (NATTS) in 1973.

The U.S. Department of Education recognizes the association as a non-profit, private accreditation agency. It is now call Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) - formerly Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

The school offers an Associate in Specialized Technology degree in electrical, automotive, building, machinist and refrigeration technology, among other disciplines. Less than 600 students attend the New Castle School of Trades and the school employs less than 30 faculty members.

Admissions and Enrollment Overview

The New Castle School of Trades expects prospective students to meet with an admissions representative prior to applying. The school believes that this process helps inform the individual of the demands they face and helps the school gauge each student's commitment to their program of interest.

At this time, students also submit a qualification form detailing their work and educational history and then an application. A decision is then made based on information in both the application and the qualification form. The school typically admits most, if not all applicants and sees about 330 applications per year.

Programs Of Study at New Castle School of Trades

• Building Technology
• Electrical Technology
• Heavy Equipment Operations with Commercial Truck Driving
• Machinist Technology
• Refrigeration/AC Technology
• Commercial Truck Driving
• Commercial & Industrial Maintenance program.

School Contact Information

• Address: 4164 US 422, Pulaski, Pennsylvania 16143
• Phone Number: (724) 964-8811