Pierce County Skills Center
Another available resource for CTE credits is the Pierce County Skills Center (PCSC), which is a year-long program open to juniors and seniors who've met core graduation requirements. The PCSC also offers free summer school to all grade levels, from incoming freshmen to seniors. The PCSC has a separate application process and Orting High School has a supplemental application - both need to be submitted to your counselor to determine program eligibility. The PCSC website details program offerings, open house dates and applications (also found below), which open each March. Students interested in the PCSC must check with their counselor to determine if they are eligible to attend.
- Pierce County Skills Center Application (applications opens February- must apply online!)
- PCSC Promo Video
The OHS Pierce County Skills Center Supplemental form is a required OHS document. Complete and email to Ms Frey after being accepted to PCSC!
PCSC CTE Aligned Programs of Study/Career Clusters
Aerospace Composites/Manufacturing
Aerospace Machining/Manufacturing
Mechatronics/Pre-Engineering
Automotive Technology/Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Construction Trades/Architecture & Construction
Cosmetology/Personal Services
Criminal Justice/Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Culinary/Hospitality & Tourism
Electrical Trades
Video Game Design/Information Technology
Fire Science/Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
IT-Cybersecurity/Information Technology
Medical Assistant
Medical Careers/Health Science
Pre-Pharmacy Tech/Health Science
Pre-Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine/Health Science
Pre-Vet Tech/Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources