Alumni Spotlight: Rocco Malarbi

For 2018 graduate Rocco Malarbi, enrolling in Penn Commercial’s Welding Technology program was a game changer.  Rocco’s career started in the oil and gas industry, working on gas wells throughout the region.  He soon made moves toward pipeline work and realized that welding was a more lucrative career path to pursue. “I just decided that […]

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Penn Commercial Now Offering Course in Certified Recovery Specialist Training

Penn Commercial is now offering a new weekend program for those wanting to help others through their addictions, substance abuse and personal crises. The Certified Recovery Specialist training is a 9-week course, with a tenth week added for an additional Certified Family Recovery Specialist class. WHAT IS A CERTIFIED RECOVERY SPECIALIST? CRS providers assist individuals […]

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Number of Women Entering the Trucking Industry on the Rise

For an industry that is famously dominated by men, the number of women becoming commercial truck drivers is growing. Due to a shortage of licensed commercial drivers, trucking and delivery companies across the country are doing whatever they can to entice people to earn their Commercial driver’s license and work for them. Competition is causing […]

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A Conversation with Dr. John D. Six, M.D., About His Experience with PC Grads

We met up with Dr. John D. Six, M.D., the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Washington Health System, to discuss the impact Penn Commercial’s graduates of the Medical Assistant and Practical Nursing programs have had in the region, as well as the need for more skilled workers in the healthcare industry. PC: Thanks for […]

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Benefits of Attending Trade School vs Traditional University

Continuing your education is a big step in anyone’s life. It’s not just a time commitment of all those classes needed to complete the programs, it’s also a commitment of mental focus, career choice, and of course, money. A lot of money. While more Americans than ever have postsecondary degrees, the cost for those educations […]

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Graduate Success: Olivia Baldwin – Hair Stylist

For this 2018 graduate of TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy, cosmetology is a family affair. Olivia Baldwin, from Eighty Four, PA, grew up watching her older sister attend beauty school and then become a successful hair stylist. Years later, she is now working at her sister’s new salon. Located near the Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Baldwin Hair […]

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Penn Commercial Now a Third Party CDL-A Test Site

Finding an affordable and convenient CDL testing site in the area had been a challenge, until now! Penn Commercial recently received certification through the State of Pennsylvania to operate as a commercial driver’s license testing site for Class A truck drivers. Class A licenses allow for the operation of a combination vehicle with a gross […]

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Lennox Partners with Penn Commercial for HVAC-R Training

When it comes to heating, ventilation and air conditioning, Lennox is one of the biggest names in the industry. Founded in 1895, the Dallas area business has built its brand on quality and innovation. From simple home AC units to complex industrial ventilation systems, Lennox can do it all. Lennox has teamed up with Penn […]

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Faculty Spotlight: Stephen Koppes

For the past seventeen years, Stephen Koppes has strolled the hallways and worked the classrooms of Penn Commercial. Prior to serving as Network Administrator and the lead instructor of the Information Technology and Security Program, he was a student advancing his knowledge of IT and computers. “I actually started as a student here myself back […]

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The Future of Healthcare and the Need for Medical Assistants

The first people patients see when entering doctor offices, hospitals and other healthcare related services are medical assistants. As the Baby Boomer generation hits their retirement years, the demand for allied health professionals is increasing rapidly. Employment of medical assistants is expected to grow 23% during the decade 2014 to 2024. By 2040, Pennsylvania is […]

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Alternative Energy Course Gives Electrician Program Students Greater Opportunities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fastest growing occupation from 2016 to 2026 is solar photovoltaic installers, followed closely by wind turbine technicians. As energy consumption continues to increase year over year, alternative energy sources are becoming ever more essential to fill demand. Municipalities, businesses and power companies across the nation are […]

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Faculty Spotlight: Wesley Briant

Before teaching Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) at Penn Commercial, Wesley Briant spent 24 years in the drafting industry running his own business, designing for clients in the residential sector.  But working by himself – while he loved the work he did – it provided little interaction with others.  So after more than two […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Deni Jackson

Hear from HVAC-R Training Program graduate, Deni Jackson, as she shares her experiences at Penn Commercial. Students in the HVAC-R program benefit from a thorough, hands-on learning experience in which they are able to train using the kind of technology, tools and resources they are likely to find when they are employed in the field. […]

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2019 Annual High School Weld-Off Competition

Penn Commercial’s 2019 Annual Weld-Off Competition has begun! This is open to Juniors and Seniors in a welding program at your high school. The competition will consist of a welding test on AWS D1.1 joints on 1/2” plate in the vertical up position using either 3/32 or 1/8 E7018 electrode. Three finalists will be picked […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Charlene Griedel

Hear from Commercial Driver License (CDL) Program graduate, Charlene Griedel, as she shares her experiences at Penn Commercial. Our knowledgeable instructors foster a learning environment dedicated to making sure students have access to the skills required to be successful in the trucking industry. In Penn Commercial’s comprehensive CDL program, students will learn through instructor lectures, hands-on […]

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The TONI&GUY Difference

Supervisor and Director of Cosmetology at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy in Washington, PA, Mackenzie Miller, talks about what makes their programs stand out from the rest. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy works to put a spotlight on the student to ensure every step of their education generates the kind of excitement and passion for […]

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The Penn Commercial Difference

Hear from Business, CADD, Medical, and HVAC lead instructors as they explain the Penn Commercial difference. Whether you’re just graduating from high school, changing your career, or looking to change your life, Penn Commercial can help you set a clear career path. To learn more visit us at https://penncommercial.edu/.

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