Center of Applied Technology-North

The Center of Applied Technology-North (CAT-North), located in Severn, Maryland, serves as a specialized career and technical high school for students within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, CAT-North focuses on providing rigorous, hands-on professional training in a variety of high-demand industry fields. Students typically attend CAT-North for part of their day, splitting their time between their home high school and the center to earn industry certifications, college credits, and practical skills that prepare them for immediate entry into the workforce or advanced post-secondary education.

The curriculum at CAT-North is extensive, spanning diverse career clusters such as construction trades, health professions, automotive technology, culinary arts, and information technology. By emphasizing project-based learning and direct mentorship from industry-experienced instructors, the school bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. This model not only helps students gain a competitive edge in their chosen career paths but also fosters a professional environment where students are expected to uphold industry standards, workplace safety, and technical proficiency.