Tec Centro

Tec Centro is fundamental in enabling those who are underemployed and unemployed to gain self-sufficiency.

A division of SACA, Tec Centro is the primary provider of bilingual education and skills training in Lancaster. We proudly provide state-of-the-art workforce training programs that reach more than 1,200 individuals annually. The core services provide education and skills training to those who are unemployed, under-employed, and families living in poverty.

We invite you to explore everything Tec Centro has to offer. Together, we hold the power to equip and uplift our community through a strong and educated workforce!

Not sure where to begin? Contact us at (717) 509-6679 or connect with us on social media to learn more about the options available to you!

83% Completion Rate for Skills Training
$20.97 Average Job Placement Wage Per Hour
5,131 Services Provided in FY 2022-2023

How Tec Centro Works

Tec Centro collaborates with area community colleges and training programs to provide skill training that leads to careers in high-demand areas, including allied health occupations, construction trades, culinary arts, and commercial/industrial building maintenance. Tec Centro continually forges strategic educational partnerships throughout the community, leveraging public and private funding to increase access to workforce development programs.

All participants receive career counseling and placement assistance. Additionally, Tec Centro’s employment career navigators can be used by anyone seeking employment, regardless of current employment status.

Meet The Team

Tec Centro is nothing without the dedicated individuals who work hard every day to support our students and job seekers.


  • Marlyn Barbosa

    Chief Workforce Development Officer, Program Director
  • Reinaldo Rivera

    Associate Director