Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in Washington, Pennsylvania, has been preparing students for in-demand careers for the past 85 years! 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. Our long-standing history in the Washington community speaks for itself—and...Read More
ON-CAMPUS CLASSES RESUME MONDAY, JUNE 8. WELCOME BACK! ————————————————————————————– Updated June 30, 2020 – 9:30am CARES Act Section 18004 Information Penn Commercial’s disclosure regarding the 2020 CARES Act is available HERE. Information about the CARES Act – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund can be found at the U.S. Dept. of Education. ————————————————————————————– Monday, April 6,...Read More
“Everything you own comes from a truck.” When asked to explain the importance of the trucking industry and cdl truck drivers opportunities, Lead CDL Training Instructor at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School Ben Crawford gets straight to the point. While the increase in online shopping has negatively affected local retailers, from the big box stores to...Read More
Now that the chaos of the holidays are over, and we’re two weeks into a new year – start of the new Roaring 20’s! – for many people, this is a time to reassess their life’s goals and make changes. Some strive to lose weight; some want to be more active in their communities; and...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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 grads 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...Read More
