LCTI
The Lehigh Career and Technical Institute is an extension of the home school. The various programs offered are an integral part of the curriculum of the home high school. Students who take a Lehigh Career and Technical Institute program have the option to go for a full or a half day. Half day students continue to take their required academic subjects at the home school during one-half of the school day and attend LCTI the other half-day for their specialized career program. Students choosing the full day option would get their academic classes at LCTI as well as their specialized career program.
Diplomas awarded at graduation are given only by the home school and not LCTI. Lehigh Career and Technical Institute does, however, present a certificate to each graduating student who has successfully met LCTI standards. Lehigh Career and Technical Institute graduates also receive a listing of competencies completed in their skill area.
For more information, visit LCTI’s website at https://www.lcti.org/.
LCTI Admissions Process
Interested students must consult their home school counselor concerning specific entrance procedures. Since the selection of a high school program is a very important decision which should be made only after an evaluation of all information, it is imperative that parents actively assist the student in the selection of a high school program. Parents are urged to contact the career and technical counselor at 610-799-1366, if they have any questions regarding specific vocational-technical programs.
The home school counselor and the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute Student Services staff will review all applications in light of the student’s past record and potential for success in specific programs.
For further information about the programs offered visit the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute website.
PM LCTI Modified Schedule Permission
A parent/guardian of a PM LCTI student may use their email listed in PowerSchool to complete the Google Form linked below to give their student permission for a modified schedule. Once this form is completed you will receive an electronic receipt and your student will be permitted to sign out through the EHS Main Office at the conclusion of Block 2.
2025-2026 PM LCTI Modified Schedule Form
DCO Program
Diversified Career Occupations (DCO) is a program offered through Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI). Eleventh and Twelfth grade students in good standing and on track for graduation may be released from school for half days to work in entry-level positions while earning high school credit. Student performance and progress are monitored through weekly meetings with the LCTI School To Work Coordinator. Students are required to secure employment in a setting that meets the requirements of the program and employment must remain uninterrupted to continue in the program. Enrollment is determined through an application process prior to the start of the school year.
Dual Enrollment
Beginning 2006-2007, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) and Emmaus High School have partnered together to offer Dual Enrollment courses. This program enables students who have achieved certain academic standards to take one or more college courses while still in high school. Students participating in Dual Enrollment can earn transferable credits for each course taken and also work toward meeting high school graduation requirements. Courses are taught at the high school during the regular school day. Courses are taught by qualified high school teachers serving as an LCCC adjunct instructor or by an LCCC faculty member. Faculty teaching Dual Enrollment courses are required to meet the hiring standards of LCCC’s accrediting agency.
Taking advantage of this post-secondary experience will not only jump start your college career, but will also give you the opportunity to earn transferable credits while you are in high school. The cost for Dual Enrollment courses taught in sponsoring high schools by high school faculty is $30 per credit or $90 for a three credit course. The application fee is waived for Dual Enrollment students.