For Bright Light owner Josh Deyell, going into the trades after high school was a no-brainer. Going to a university, going deep into debt for the chance at an office job just wasn’t something that interested him. He wanted to make sure he had marketable skills that would be in-demand so he would always have...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 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

Chris Ramos graduated from Penn Commercial Business/Technical School‘s HVAC-R Training program in 2018. When transitioning from military to civilian life, Chris found challenges, but also opportunities to use his skills obtained in the military in his HVAC-R training. Students in Penn Commercial’s HVAC-R program benefit from a thorough, hands-on learning experience in which they are able...Read More

Hear 2018 graduate, Tracy Tush talk about her experience in the Penn Commercial Esthetics program. This 12-week diploma program provides students with training in skin care treatments, skin analysis, various types of facials, make-up applications and temporary hair removal. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology Esthetics licensing examination. Visit...Read More

Adam Lawrence graduated from Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in June 2017. He completed the Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CAD-D) program and graduated with his associate’s in specialized technology. Adam completed the program in just 18 months, enhancing his knowledge from his previous field and launching himself into a new career.Read More

Nathan Ullom graduated from Penn Commercial Business/Technical School’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) program in 2012. Nate enrolled at Penn Commercial right after high school and had a general idea of the field he wanted to get into. “I had family in the field so I was interested in it right out of...Read More

Andrew Peklinsky graduated from Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in March 2016. He completed the Computer Drafting and Design (CAD) program, graduating with his associate’s in specialized technology. As is for most people, Andrew’s career trajectory did not exactly turn out as planned. “Due to some health injuries, the best thing to do was to go...Read More