Lackawanna College to open three satellite trade schools

Lackawanna College will open three satellite centers around the state focused on skilled trades.

The college, headquartered in Scranton, received approval from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to open the centers in Bethlehem, Chambersburg and Greensburg, officials announced Tuesday morning.

All three locations will offer an associate degree program in welding and fabrication technology. The Bethlehem location will also offer associate degree programs in carpentry and construction technology as well as electrical technology. The location in Greensburg is scheduled to launch its electrical technology program in the fall 2026 semester. Certificate programs and additional degree programs, such as HVAC, are planned for the future at each location.

Officials said in the announcement the new locations strengthen Lackawanna’s technical education and manufacturing programs while expanding the college’s geographic presence into southern and western Pennsylvania.

“There is increasing need across Pennsylvania for highly skilled workers in key trades, including welding, electrical, construction and carpentry. With the addition of these three satellite centers, we are establishing a strong pipeline of skilled workers right in the communities we serve,” college President Jill Murray said in a statement. “Today’s students deserve more pathways to successful careers in their hometowns. At Lackawanna, we’re focused on expanding and investing in programs that enable Pennsylvanians to learn, work and make an impact right in their communities.”

The college will hold ribbon cutting ceremonies at the locations in the fall. Classes are slated to start in the spring.

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