Quick Facts

Mr. Jon Groth
Principal / County Director
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are open to all 11th and 12th graders

Address& Site

1005 North Franklin Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Porter County Career and Technical Center Web Site

POINTS OF PRIDE

Six consecutive years meeting or exceeding all Indiana Proficiency Standards
Indiana Awards of Excellence for:

- Students in 2000, 2003, 2006, 2008

-Outstanding Program in 1995, 2006, 2008

-Outstanding Business/ Education Partnership 1999, 2001, 2007
Special Service Award, 2008 from IACTED (Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Districts)
National Homebuilders Exemplary Program Award, 2000
Vocational Director of the Year, 2000
1999 National School Boards Association Top Ten Partnership Award

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Community Service
Specialty Car Shows
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Training Site
College Credit Awarded in all Programs
Technology Honor Society
Students are eligible for Indiana Core 40 with Technology Honors Diploma
Paid Internships

AREAS OF STUDY

Automobile Technology
Business Ownership
Computer Aided Design and Animation Academy
Construction Technology
Electronics and Computer Technology
Health Careers
Health Occupations
Marketing Internship
Modern Machining Technology
Sports and Entertainment Marketing / Business Ownership Lab
Video Productions and Media Studies
Vocational Work Study

Porter County Career and Technical Center

The Porter County Career and Technical Center serves all seven county school districts in addition to the School City of Hobart.

Vision

Vision - Everyone will be given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We will provide a positive, safe, and secure environment for students to learn and achieve. A collaborative partnership among parents, teachers, staff, and the business community will assume responsibility for the future success of our students.

Mission

Mission - To provide the opportunity for everyone to be successful at work and in life!