Pharmacy Technician Pathway (High Point campus)

Pharmacy Technician Pathway

Start Your Career in Healthcare — Tuition-Free

If you love science and helping people, GTCC’s Pharmacy Technician Pathway is a great way to start your future in healthcare while you’re still in high school.

Through a partnership between GTCC and Guilford County Schools, you can take college classes that prepare you to work in a pharmacy — all while you’re still earning your high school diploma.

And the best part? Through Career and College Promise (CCP) you can take classes for free! *.

You can earn your Pharmacy Technician credential just one year after graduating high school, putting you on the fast track to a rewarding career helping others, debt-free!

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What You’ll Learn

You’ll gain hands-on experience in:

Preparing and safely handling prescription medications
Understanding pharmacy law and patient confidentiality
Working alongside pharmacists and healthcare professionals

All classes are held at GTCC’s High Point Campus, where you’ll learn in modern labs guided by experienced instructors who care about your success.

Career and Educational Opportunities

After earning your certification, you can begin working as a Pharmacy Technician in:
Retail pharmacies
Hospitals and clinics
Assisted living facilities
You can also transfer your credits to a four-year university to continue toward a pharmacy degree through GTCC’s University Transfer Services.

Pharmacy Technicians in North Carolina typically earn around $41,000 a year, with opportunities to grow as you gain experience.

Why Parents Choose GTCC

At GTCC, Titans are part of a community that supports you every step of the way — with small classes, caring faculty, and hands-on labs designed to give you real-world confidence. Also:

Instructors who bring real-world pharmacy experience into the classroom (not just theory)
Comprehensive student support, including:
- Free tutoring via GTCC’s Center for Academic Engagement
- Academic advising and coaches who guide each step
- Free, confidential counseling and wellness support
Opportunities to connect beyond the classroom through student organizations and clubs in health sciences
Athletic and campus life options to help your child feel part of the GTCC community

Get More Information

Talk to your counselor to see what classes you’ll take, when and where you’ll take them, and how the program fits into your high school schedule.

Your future in healthcare starts here. Make Amazing Happen at GTCC.

*The cost of books, materials, and college fees will be covered for most students.

Guilford Technical Community College

601 E. Main St. Jamestown, NC 27282
Tel: 336-334-4822
Email: info@gtcc.edu