Fast Facts about Lancaster
Lancaster location
EMU at Lancaster is located in a state-of-the-art facility in Lititz, Warwick Township, Lancaster County, PA—designed to support student success and expand access to high-quality, career-focused education. (See map and directions)
Aviation
Strategic Location for Flight Training
Convenient access to regional airports and diverse airspace provides ideal conditions
for real-world pilot training. EMU at Lancaster collaborates with Aero-Tech Services, Inc., an FAA-approved Part 141 Pilot School, to deliver both ground and flight training.
Students complete their flight training at Aero-Tech’s facility located at Lancaster Airport in Lititz, Pennsylvania.
Modern Learning Environment
Train in a facility designed to support aviation coursework, flight planning, and
simulation-based learning.
Proximity to Industry Opportunities
Aviation and transportation sectors offer valuable internship and networking connections.
Accessible for Commuters
Easily reachable from across Central Pennsylvania, making it practical for students
balancing training and other commitments.
Nurse Aide Training
Close to Leading Healthcare Systems
Located near top-rated hospitals, healthcare providers, and a wide network of long-term
care facilities, creating strong clinical placement opportunities across the continuum
of care. Lancaster County alone is home to approximately 28 licensed nursing (long-term
care) facilities, along with numerous assisted living and personal care communities.
Hands-On Learning Facility
The modern site that supports skills-based training that prepares students for real-world
care environments.
High-Demand Career Region
Growing healthcare needs in the region translate into strong job opportunities for
students.
Community-Centered Care
Learn in a region known for compassionate, patient-focused healthcare.
Graduate Teacher Education
Connected to Local School Districts
Located in a region with diverse, high-performing schools that support meaningful
field-based application.
Supportive Educational Community
Lancaster County values education and innovation, offering a strong network for professional
growth.
Applied Learning Focus
Programs emphasize immediate classroom impact, allowing educators to apply new strategies
in real time.
EMU sites and campuses
- Lancaster, PA –aviation, a nurse aide training program and graduate teacher education, dedicated to providing post-secondary education and professional development training that give students a competitive edge.
- Washington Community Scholars Center* – top-notch internships in the nation’s capital
- EMU Main Campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia
