| SUN Area Technical Institute | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
815 Market St. New Berlin , Union County , 17855 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School board | 5 Elected Members |
| Administrator | Dennis Hain |
| Principal | Judy Sharer |
| Faculty | 40 |
| Grades | 11-12 Grade, Adults |
| Number of pupils | ~210-300 |
| Website | http://www.sun-tech.org/ |
SUN Area Technical Institute is a vocational education institution located in New Berlin, Pennsylvania. SUN Area Technical Institute (often referred to as SUN Tech) provides technical education to high school students from local school districts including Lewisburg, Mifflinburg, Midd-West, Shikellamy, and Selinsgrove, as well as day and evening adult education.
History edit
SUN Area Vocational-Technical School was first envisioned in the early 1960's as a solution to the shortage of skilled labor in central Pennsylvania.[1] Vocational training was necessary, however questions over district participation and the location of the new school prevented it's inception until 20 local districts accepted the school's Articles of Agreement in 1967.[2]
SUN Area Vocational-Technical School opened in the fall of 1967 at its first location on Market St. in Sunbury, Pennsylvania.[3] The school originally served students from Lewisburg, Mifflinburg, Adams Township, Beavertown, Spring Township, Shikellamy, Monroe Township, Chapman Township, Jackson Township, Freeburg , Selinsgrove Boro, Penn Township, Union Township, Shamokin Dam, Middlecreek, Center, Middleburg, Franklin, West Perry, and Perry.[4]
On March 3, 1968 SUN Area Vocational-Technical School was authorized to purchase property and construct a new building in New Berlin, PA.[5]
Throughout the subsequent 4 decades many district mergers occurred. Today SUN Tech still serves the same geographic area which now covers Lewisburg, Mifflinburg, Midd-West, Shikellamy, and Selinsgrove.
In 1987 SUN Area Vocational-Technical School would be shortened to SUN Area Technical School. In 1995 it was renamed SUN Area Career and Technology Center, and once again in 2009 the school was renamed SUN Area Technical Institute.
In 2013 SUN Area Technical Institute purchased the Playworld Systems building on Cherry St. in New Berlin, PA. This location was named the SUN Tech West Campus and is currently being remodeled for future expansion.
Program Offerings edit
SUN Tech offers programs in[6]:
- Computer and Networking Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Health Professions
- Drafting CAD Technology
- Advertising Art and Design
- Dental Health Technology
- Cosmetology
- Food Service
- Precision Machining
- Welding
- Electrical Systems Technology
- HVAC and Plumbing
- Masonry
- Carpentry
- Wood Products Manufacturing
- Automotive Technology
- Diesel Truck Technology
- Collision Repair Technology
References edit
- ^ "Labor Shortage Points to Need of Tech School". Sunbury Daily Item. August 14, 1965.
- ^ "Schoolmen OK Agreement for Tech Program". Sunbury Daily Item. January 13, 1967.
- ^ "AVTS Architect Hired, School Opens in Fall". Sunbury Daily Item. April 22, 1067.
- ^ "Vo Tech School Operation Seen For September". Sunbury Daily Item. February 21, 1967.
- ^ "Vo-Tech Baord Purchases Site at New Berlin". Sunbury Daily Item. March 4, 1968.
- ^ "SUN Area Technical Institute Program List". SUN Area Technical Institute. Retrieved 24 July 2013.