Great Lakes Institute of Technology generally refers to the Great Lakes Institute of Technology located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The following is a detailed introduction to the institute:

School Overview

School Nature: Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a private for-profit institution.

Founded: 1965, originally J.H. Thompson Academies, the first private vocational training academy in Erie. In 1996, it was renamed 21st Century Career Developing Academies, Inc., and changed to its current name in 1998.

Location: The institute is located in Erie, northwest Pennsylvania, at 5100 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509.

School Size: The campus is located in the suburbs and is very small. The total enrollment is about 200, of which 90% are women and 10% are men. The student-teacher ratio is 11:1.

Academic Situation

Majors: The institute offers 4 degree and certificate programs in different fields, mainly focusing on popular majors such as healthcare and related fields, personal and culinary services, business management marketing and related support services, such as dental assistant, diagnostic medical sonography, massage therapy, medical assistant, surgical technology, veterinary assistant and other majors.

Teaching mode: The academic year system varies according to the major, and the courses focus on practical operations. Most educational programs are short in duration, so students can enter the workplace faster, and there will be practical opportunities such as internships for students to acquire the skills needed for work.

Faculty: Teachers are professionally trained and have rich practical experience. They have a minimum working experience requirement in their teaching field and are required to participate in continuous professional development programs, including teaching skills training, professional development, and continuing education in their field.

Student Services

Employment Services: The college provides students with lifelong employment placement assistance to help students find jobs better.

Financial Aid: 84% of undergraduates can receive grants or scholarships, with an average scholarship or grant amount of US$5,625.

Academic Support: Provide students with academic and career counseling services to help them develop study plans and career plans.

Admission Requirements

The college implements an open admissions policy and there is no application fee.