Students in LCTI’s Automated Industrial Technology program work with a FANUC robot.

SCHNECKSVILLE, Pa. — Lehigh Career & Technical Institute’s application window for the 2026-2027 school year is open! It’s time to apply for placement in our programs that serve students in grades nine and up.

Before getting started, gather everything you need to apply. That includes student contact information, parent or guardian contact information and your application essay. Applicants should take their time with the essay; it’s an important piece of the application puzzle. Applications are scored on a 100-point rubric and the essay is worth 60 points. View the essay rubric.

Please note that completed applications aren’t submitted until LCTI receives a response to the parent-approval email. Parents and guardians should keep an eye out for that message in their email inboxes. Apply today! The priority deadline is Sunday, March 1.

Apply now