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WEST GROVE, PA — John Smoker, a student at Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge, has earned first place in the prestigious Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition held in …
TCHS Student John Smoker Claims Top Spot in National Maritime Welding Competition Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — In a spirited commencement of National Apprenticeship Week, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker underscored the importance of apprenticeship programs as vital elements …
Unlocking Potential: Pennsylvania Boosts Workforce Development with Expanded Apprenticeship Opportunities Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Tech Elevator has announced an extension of its grant in collaboration with Tech Impact, aimed at covering the full tuition cost for ten Delaware residents enrolling in …
Tech Elevator Extends Grant to Boost Delaware Residents into Tech Careers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, Senator Lindsey M. Williams’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) Funding Bill passed the Senate Education Committee unanimously. The bill, known as Senate Bill 366, aims …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Approves Career and Technical Education Funding Bill Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Friends of Father Judge High School (The Friends) has announced an unexpected gift of $1 million from the Elliott-Lewis Corporation. This generous contribution is geared towards …
Philadelphia’s Father Judge High School Receives Million-Dollar Gift from Elliott-Lewis Corporation Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced this week that three educational institutions in Senate District 44 have received a total of $255,000 in grant funding. The funds …
Boost for Vocational Education: Local Schools Bag $255,000 in Technical Education Grants Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), visited the School District of Lancaster (SDOL) on Thursday. The visit aimed at gaining insights …
Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Visits School District of Lancaster to Learn About Career and Technical Education Programs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In January 2023, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) launched its E3 Re-entry Program (exit, enter, employ), a free program that provides those with prior justice …
CCIU’s E3 Re-entry Program: Opening Doors to Manufacturing Careers for Justice-Involved Individuals Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Commonwealth Technical Institute (CTI) at the Hiram G. Andrews Center has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first career and technical school in the US to …
L&I’s Commonwealth Technical Institute Makes History as First US Career School with Soft Skills Accreditation Read More