Welcome to Woodruff Career & Technical Center(WCTC)!

Find us at: 1800 N.E. Perry Ave, Peoria, IL 61603

Call us at: (309)672-6665

The Woodruff Career & Technical Center (WCTC) provides robust career and technical programming, enabling students to earn credentials and certifications. Programs are regularly added based on regional economic needs and student interests. Each of these programs prepares students for either immediate entry into the workforce or opportunities for post-secondary educational experiences. Many programs also feature dual credit opportunities, giving students a head start on their post-secondary education. 

Students participate in a career inventory to help determine their interests and learn about programs through school presentations and counselors.  Students enter most programs in their junior year and remain in their senior year, with opportunities for internships through work-based learning. 

High school students participate in classes which combine instruction and application in a lab setting in the following areas:

  • Barbering

  • Collision Technology - Autobody

  • Construction

  • Construction Industry Work-Based Learning

  • Cosmetology

  • Criminal Justice

  • Culinary Arts 

  • Emergency Services - Fire Science Technology

  • Hair Braiding

  • Health Occupations

  • Information Technology - Coding

  • Nail Technology

  • Renewable Energy

Students receive academic and career counseling and educational preparation, with personal growth goals and character education for all students. 

We provide individualized instruction and hands-on learning experiences.  At Woodruff, students learn cooperative skills, respect, and responsibility that will assist them in all areas of their future.  Student goals are developed and monitored toward post-secondary opportunities, which may include technical training, college, and employment. as students become responsible members of the Peoria community.