The mission of the College is to educate students within an environment which fosters the interdependence between education, business, and paraprofessional enterprise.

The following purposes are integral to the mission of the College:

• To maximize educational opportunities through fundamental studies and through financial support services.
• To recruit and retain highly qualified instructors who are effective in the classroom and are familiar with current business and technical trends.
• To maintain a dynamic organizational model which is responsible to all of its constituencies.
• To offer sound business, allied health, and technical training in Associate of Occupational Studies Degree and Diploma programs.
• To provide in degree programs appropriate general education courses which stimulate and develop each student's abilities and which enhance individual growth.
• To develop in students a professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary business and technical practices through exposure to pragmatic course content and to faculty currently engaged in enterprise.
• To graduate students who are competent both in their chosen job skills and in interpersonal skills.
• To assist graduates in finding satisfying positions. This goal is paramount for Career Technical College and is met through an effective career placement office.

Career Technical College is nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

CTC Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), (AAMA).

Career Technical College is a National Certified Testing Site for the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

CTC Massage Therapy is licensed by the State of Louisiana Massage Therapy Board.

CTC’s Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), (ARC-ST).