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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) wrapped up another successful season of Summer Career Academies, offering students entering grades six through nine the chance to explore …
CCIU Summer Career Academies Inspire Chester County Students With Hands-On Learning Read More
FRAZER, PA — Blue Crew Divers, a licensed vocational school and PADI Career Development Center, has opened enrollment for its new Diving Industry & Management diploma program, a seven-month course …
Blue Crew Divers Launches Vocational Diploma to Build Careers in Global Scuba Industry Read More
WAYNE, PA — Argosy Private Equity has announced its acquisition of a controlling stake in Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC), a prominent provider of specialized training for heavy equipment, …
Argosy Private Equity Acquires Heavy Equipment Colleges of America Read More
MEDIA, PA —Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has announced the successful completion of its first cohort in a tuition-free welding training program, made possible through a partnership with Philadelphia Works’ …
Life-Changing Opportunity: First Students Complete Free Welding Program! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the allocation of $10.35 million in PAsmart Advancing Grants to 55 organizations across 29 counties, furthering the state’s commitment to …
Pennsylvania Invests $10.35 Million in STEM and CTE Education Programs Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Steven Leever as its new Director of Career, Technical & Customized Education, effective July 10, …
Chester County Intermediate Unit Welcomes Dr. Steven Leever as New Director of Career, Technical & Customized Education Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Jill Stoltzfus, career readiness coordinator for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and Technical College High School (TCHS), has been recognized with the Outstanding Career and Technical …
Jill Stoltzfus Honored with Prestigious Career Education Award Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced the reversal last week of a regulatory reporting scheme under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 …
Trump Administration Slashes Bureaucratic Red Tape, Giving Power Back to Schools and Students in CTE Breakthrough Read More
HUGHESVILLE, PA — The Shapiro Administration is making a bold statement on the future of Pennsylvania’s workforce. On Thursday, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited the …
$5 Million Boost to Lycoming CTC Promises to Reshape Workforce Development in Pennsylvania Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is offering a new welding training program at no cost to up to 40 students, thanks to a $296,987 grant from the Economic …
Free Welding Training Program to Launch at Delaware County Community College Read More