Zach Dean grew up on a farm. In addition to doing the usual farm chores a boy of 10 would do, Dean learned to weld. That was the beginning of what would be a fulfilling – and profitable – career. “We were always welding stuff there on the farm,” Dean, an instructor in Penn Commercial’s...Read More

It happens all the time. You know without a doubt that it’s time for a change in your profession or career. You start exploring options, trying to find that ideal path that will provide job security, good pay, and be something you enjoy doing. And eventually, you find it. But then something happens that causes...Read More

America’s shortage of skilled welders means big opportunities. It affects virtually everyone, every day. It’s around us everywhere. It’s in our homes, our cars, public transportation, our places of work, the roads we drive, and countless other places. Without it, everyday life would be dramatically different than it is today. We’re talking about the work...Read More

Matt Podlaszewski graduated from Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in August 2015 from the Welding Technology program. His education here, which he was able to complete in under one year, allowed him to achieve his goal of getting a great job in the trades. Right out of high school, however, Matt originally went to Mercyhurst University...Read More

Three skilled trade careers that are in-demand now. Welding. Installing and maintaining electrical equipment. Setting up indoor heating and air conditioning systems. These are all tasks that must be completed by skilled trade workers, for their proper completion is of fairly high importance. Skilled trades are seldom listed among the popular career choices for graduating...Read More