Carolina arrived at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute with three goals: Get a top-notch education, pursue a career in the dental field and give back to her community.

Carolina is a senior in the Dental Technology program who also takes her academic courses at LCTI. In addition to 40-plus career and technology education programs, LCTI has an Academic Center that offers traditional academic courses — English, math science, etc. — for full-day students.

Even though Carolina opted to spend her entire day at LCTI, she continues to represent the William Allen Canaries as a member of her sending high school’s sports teams.

“The focus was me helping other people; that’s one of the reasons why I’m going into a health field. I want to help my community,” Carolina says. “It’s me putting on a bright smile for them and fixing their smiles.”

Dental Technology instructor Cindy Heil, instructor describes Carolina as a focused student who does a great job of balancing career and tech ed with her academics and extracurricular activities. Plus, Carolina has already begun working in her chosen career field.

With assistance from LCTI’s School-to-Career Office, Carolina secured an internship at a local dental practice. She hopes to continue working at the practice while she pursues postsecondary education after graduation.

Learn more about the Dental Technology program and how it prepares high school students for college and career success.