New Castle School of Trades (NCST) History and Academics

History

In 1944, New Castle School of Trades was founded to train students in various skilled trades for students in Pennsylvania and Ohio. In 1954, the school moved to its current location in Pulaski, Pennsylvania. The Accrediting Commission of the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools (NATT) and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology both accredit New Caste School of trades.

The U.S. Department of Education granted the school approval to award the Associate in Specialized Technology in the electronic technology field. Other programs earned the same distinction shortly after. The EFC Trade Inc. acquired the New Castle School of Trades in 1988. New Castle School of Trades continues to grow and offer students the wide selection of diploma programs.

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Information Summary

Ranks 129th in Pennsylvania and 1379th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	74.9
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	11 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	77% / N/A
Enrollment Total (all students)	454

Academics

New Castle School of Trades offers hands-on training programs in areas such as Building Technology, Electrician Training, Heavy Equipment Operations, Training with Commercial Truck Driving, CNC Machinist Training, HVAC & Refrigeration Training, Commercial Truck Driving, and Commercial & Industrial Maintenance.

Students can earn associate degrees in a number of areas. New Castle School of Trades offers 9 training programs to help students begin working quickly. Here is an overview of the programs:

Automotive Technology

Students learn to maintain, service, and diagnose consumer-level autos and secure an entry-level job. The program provides the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the automotive industry. Students gain access to the most up to date automotive equipment

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Admissions

Admissions representatives make a strong effort to meet students in person to make a personal assessment for each student. Decisions are based on test results, qualification forms, and recommendations from admissions representatives.

Students must have a completed application on file to begin the admissions process. All applicants must have a GED with a passing score on the entrance exam or a high school diploma. Students who do not hold a GED or high school diploma and are beyond the age of school attendance may be granted admission into the diploma programs if the admission officials belief that they may benefit from the training. Personal interviews may play a significant role in this decision as well as a passing score on the entrance exam administered by a third party. Applicants for admission into the Heavy Equipment Operations with Commercial Truck Driving program and Commercial Truck Driving program must have a current driver

Financial Aid

First, students must submit the FAFSA application to qualify for financial assistance. Financial aid can come in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. Students qualify for each of these financial assistance types based on the financial need. New Castle School of Trades offer several grants to finance an education, including Federal Pell Grant, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agent Grant (PHEAA), and Federal supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG).

Various loans are available to students that include Unsubsidized Federal Loan (UFSL), Federal Plus Loan (PLUS), and Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan (FSL). There is also an Alternative Loan Program that allows students to finance tuition. Military veterans may qualify for Post 911 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, or Military Tuition Assistance programs. The New Castle School of Trades Scholarship Program is designed to help students achieve academic goals without worrying about financial assistance. Students interested in receiving funding must complete the form on the New Castle School of Trades

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Students

Students at new Castle School of Trades have excellent career services and job placement assistance through career services. This school does everything possible to help students succeed. Students have access to the most comprehensive job placement program of all trade schools in the Pennsylvania and Ohio area. Students receive professional development advising, which assistance with resumes, interview skills, and setting career goals. Staff members invite prospective employers to the campus to interview graduates, offer applications to graduates, and present tests and employment opportunities to students. Career services representatives also contact regional employers in reference to new employment opportunities for graduates. New Castle School of Trades considers it a priority to identify employment needs for qualified graduates and employers.

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Bibliography

New Castle School of Trades. 29 April 2011. Web. 29 April 2011.
Peterson’s. Two-Year Colleges. Valencia: Peterson’s, 2005. Print
Sumichrast, Michael. Opportunities in Building Careers. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. Print.

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