About the Newport Area Career + Technical Center
Our Mission
The Newport Area Career + Technical Center (NACTC) empowers students to achieve technical and academic excellence through a high-quality, hands-on education.
In partnership with families, educators, and our sending communities, we provide a work-based learning environment that fosters professionalism, critical thinking, and career readiness.
Our graduates are equipped with the skills, credentials, and confidence to succeed in college, the workforce, and an ever-changing technological world.
Preparing Students for the Future
As a leader in 21st-century Career and Technical Education (CTE), NACTC blends classroom learning with real-world application.
Students gain both academic knowledge and practical experience in their chosen fields—developing the workplace skills and problem-solving abilities that employers value most. Through project-based learning, internships, and student-run enterprises, our programs prepare students for high-demand, high-wage careers and lifelong learning.
College + Career Ready
At NACTC, students graduate with more than a diploma—they graduate with direction.
Our programs offer:
Hands-on training in modern, industry-relevant environments
Opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications
Internships, apprenticeships, and student-run business experiences
A seamless pathway to both college and career success
Why Choose NACTC
Open to students from Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton, and Newport
Free enrollment with transportation provided from your home district
Graduate with marketable skills, industry credentials, and a high school diploma
Gain real-world experience through work-based learning opportunities
Compete in national CTE competitions for scholarships and recognition
Build a professional network through local and regional industry partnerships
NACTC Alumni Success
NACTC graduates continue their education and careers at top institutions and companies nationwide.
Our alumni have attended:
Boston College, Yale University, Northeastern, Boston University, Harvard University, Brown University, Johnson & Wales, Parsons School of Design, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Culinary Institute of America, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rhode Island, and more.
Many have gone on to:
Own or manage successful local businesses
Excel in high-demand technical careers
Secure full-time employment through program internships and apprenticeships