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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

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. That’s where the benefits of trade school come into play. While more Americans...Read More

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...Read More

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, B and C truck drivers. Class A licenses allow for the operation of a combination vehicle...Read More