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 […] The post Number of Women Entering the Trucking Industry on the Rise appeared first on Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. from https://penncommercial.edu/number-of-women-entering-the-trucking-industry-on-the-rise/
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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 […] The post A Conversation with Dr. John D. Six, M.D., About His Experience with PC Grads appeared first on Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. from https://penncommercial.edu/a-conversation-with-dr-john-d-six-about-his-experience-with-pc-grads/ 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 […] The post Benefits of Attending Trade School vs Traditional University appeared first on Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. from https://penncommercial.edu/benefits-of-attending-trade-school-vs-traditional-university/ 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 […] The post Graduate Success: Olivia Baldwin – Hair Stylist appeared first on Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. from https://penncommercial.edu/hair-stylist-graduate-success-olivia-baldwin/ 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 […] The post Penn Commercial Now a Third Party CDL-A Test Site appeared first on Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. from https://penncommercial.edu/penn-commercial-third-party-cdl-a-test-site/ 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 […] The post Lennox Partners with Penn Commercial for HVAC-R Training appeared first on Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. from https://penncommercial.edu/lennox-hvac-partner-penncommercial-training/ 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 […] The post Faculty Spotlight: Stephen Koppes appeared first on Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. from https://penncommercial.edu/faculty-spotlight-it-security-program/ 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 […] The post The Future of Healthcare and the Need for Medical Assistants appeared first on Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. from https://penncommercial.edu/future-healthcare-need-medical-assistants/ 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 […] The post Alternative Energy Course Gives Electrician Program Students Greater Opportunities appeared first on Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. from https://penncommercial.edu/alternative-energy-course-better-job-opportunities/ 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 […] The post Faculty Spotlight: Wesley Briant appeared first on Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. from https://penncommercial.edu/faculty-spotlight-wesley-briant/ |
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