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 in...Read More
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 expected...Read More
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 turning...Read More
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 decades...Read More
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. This...Read More
