School Information

Opening its doors in September, 1974, the Center of Applied Technology North has since developed and maintained a reputation as one of the finest career and technology centers in Maryland and in the nation. Located in Severn on fifty-three acres, the school services seven local high schools and one alternative high school. (Arundel, Chesapeake, Glen Burnie, Meade, North County, Northeast, Old Mill, and Mary Moss Academy)
CATN building
The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and employees of business and industry through the adult education program, and individual adults in the day programs on a space available basis. A number of recuiting efforts are undertaken annually, including summer camp, 7th grade tours, open house/ career fairs, parent meetings, and the 9th grade fundamentals of technology program. With a few exceptions, most of the students enrolling in a "completer" program will enroll in the 10th grade and attend classes in grades 10, 11, and 12. Work experience and internship options are made available to students in the 12th grade. The daily schedule includes four different time frames and teacher schedules are adjusted every four weeks.
CATN sign
CAT-North offers all of its programs in a competency based format. All students are required to participate in an employablility skills program, including completion of a resume as well as participation in a school based interview. Evening programs are sponsored by Anne Arundel Community College and include: apprenticeship training, adult education, and GED testing.

Student Enrollment - 1700
Profile of Staff - 3 administrators~ 2.5 counselors ~ 29 instructors ~ 4 vocational support instructors ~ 2.5 work study coordinators ~-21 support staff ~ 1 health room LPN ~ 1 facility engineer ~ 7.5 custodians
Facility - 53 acres ~ 170,000 square feet + bus trainer facility
MSDE Data Center ~ GED County Testing Site ~ ASE Testing Site ~ I-CAR Welding Certification Testing Site

Recruiting Techniques
Summer Camp ~ Home School Career Fairs ~ Technology Times - P.R. Initiatives ~ Open House ~ Parent Nights ~ 7th Grade Tours
Programs Offered at CATN

LICENSING PROGRAMS

  • American Welding Society
  • Automotive Service Excellence (3 programs)
  • Baking and Pastry Sanitation
  • Cosmetology
  • Culinary Sanitation
  • HVAC EPA Refrigerant Recovery
  • Nursing Assistant

ONE SEMESTER PROGRAMS

FULL YEAR PROGRAMS
*** Printable Applications ***    
Level I & II Application
AM Fundamentals Application
PM Fundamentals Application
Career Technology Requirements