Great Commission Schools

Serving for more than 45 years, Penn-Mont Academy is a nonprofit school. It is governed by a board of directors and provides an academic and religious education to its students. The academy has a staff of teachers that specializes in Spanish, music, physical education and art programs. Its staff also includes an education coordinator, manager and director. The academy maintains a library that includes a several books and magazines. Its academic curriculum includes math, geography, history, science, art, music and foreign language. Penn-Mont Academy provides opportunities for the development of sensory awareness, reading, writing, literature, grammar, and living and motor skills. It offers a program for toddlers and organizes functions, such as Harvest fest, Parents Night, Grandparents Day and other picnics and assemblies. Additionally, the academy conducts several fundraising events and field trips. Penn-Mont Academy is located in Hollidaysburg, Pa.

Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center provides professional education, and is located in Altoona, Pa. It offers a wide range of courses that include heavy-duty vehicle maintenance; collision repair and refinishing technology; digital printing technologies; electrical trades, food production; interior decorating and finishing; multimedia and Web design; precision machining and welding technology. It also offers adult programs that include software specialist, medical assistant, medical office secretary, culinary arts, dental assisting and computer repair technology. It offers various certifications, such as Automotive Technician Training Certification Program, American Welding Society, National Institute for Manufacturing Skills, and Refrigeration Service Engineers Society. It has ISO 9001:2000 certifications. The center is a member of theAmerican Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Blair County Builders Association, Distributive Education Clubs of America and Future Farmers of America.