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Franklin County Career & Technology Center staff outline seats, new programs and funding to Chambersburg board

Chambersburg Area School District Board of Education · December 16, 2025
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Dr. Leslie Schuman told the Chambersburg Area School District board FCCTC serves six sending districts with Chambersburg as the largest, described recruitment and admissions (applications close Jan. 10), and announced two new programs opening January 2026—protective services and animal science—backed by grants and a $100,000 county contribution.

Dr. Leslie Schuman, director of the Franklin County Career & Technology Center, told the Chambersburg Area School District board on Dec. 16 that FCCTC serves six sending districts and that "Chambersburg is the biggest one of our sending districts." She described the center's recruitment cycle, application ranking and interview process, and plans for two new programs slated to begin January 2026.

Schuman said FCCTC offers 27 CTE programs and 33 CTE instructors, and noted the center uses a semester-based model that gives students a concentrated, full-day experience while they are enrolled. "Our application window opens usually about…

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