BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lackawanna College is opening a center focusing on skilled trade programs in the Lehigh Valley.
Lackawanna College said it will open a satellite center in Bethlehem. The college will also open a satellite center in Chambersburg and Greensburg.
A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for each location this fall to celebrate each satellite center’s grand opening, according to a news release from Lackawanna College.
The Bethlehem center will offer new associate degrees in carpentry and construction technology as well as an electrical technology program, the college said.
All three locations will offer a new associate degree for the college in welding and fabrication technology, according to the news release.
The Greensburg center will launch its electrical technology program in the fall 2026 semester, according to the college.
The school says it received approval from the Middle States Commission of Higher Education to open the centers.
“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,” said Dr. Jill A. Murray, President and Chief Innovation Officer at Lackawanna College.
“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 addition of other program pathways, including certificate programs, are currently being planned for each location, according to the college.
Lackawanna College says it is now accepting enrollment for each program at all three locations. People can contact the college’s admission department at 877-346-3552 or email admissions@lackawanna.edu to learn more.