About Gulf Coast Trades Center

WHO WE ARE

Gulf Coast Trades Center is a private, non-profit educational institution dedicated to improving the economic independence and social well-being of disadvantaged and adjudicated youth. 

building youth for building America

WHAT WE DO

GCTC provides male youth ages 15 to 18 with a comprehensive program of education, counseling, job referrals, residential and community services. This matrix of services is provided by our dedicated staff in a “no fail” atmosphere, which emphasizes the worth of each individual.

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Testimonials

Read these heartfelt testimonials that Gulf Coast Trades Center alumni wrote for the staff on campus who helped them work through the program. 

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Request for Proposals (RFP)
Gulf Coast Trades Center is seeking proposals from qualified Food Service Management Companies to provide student meals for the 2025–2026 school year.

To request a bid packet, contact Ken Tarpey at ken.tarpey@sbcglobal.net or call 936-661-3595.

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Proposals are due by October 23, 2025.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Gulf Coast Trades Center (GCTC) is an educational residential program that emphasizes career building for young men ages 15-18. GCTC is managed by Rite of Passage.


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It is the policy of Gulf Coast Trades Center and Raven School not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.