🇺🇸 Today, we had the privilege of celebrating some of our own.
BCTC hosted a Veterans Day luncheon in honor of our staff members who have served in the military. It was an opportunity to come together, share a meal, and show our appreciation for the people we’re fortunate to work alongside each day.
Our thanks also go to those who couldn’t join us today: Robin Hartman, Army Reserve; Daniel Millan, Army; Eric Reifsnyder, Marine Corps and Air National Guard; and William Witman, Marine Corps.
To the veterans on our staff, in our BCTC families, and throughout our community: thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and all you have given to our country.
BCTC hosted a Veterans Day luncheon in honor of our staff members who have served in the military. It was an opportunity to come together, share a meal, and show our appreciation for the people we’re fortunate to work alongside each day.
Our thanks also go to those who couldn’t join us today: Robin Hartman, Army Reserve; Daniel Millan, Army; Eric Reifsnyder, Marine Corps and Air National Guard; and William Witman, Marine Corps.
To the veterans on our staff, in our BCTC families, and throughout our community: thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and all you have given to our country.
Boots on the pole. Eyes on the climb. ⚡
Electrical Occupations students are getting their first taste of line work! Strapping on climbing gear and making their way up utility poles, they’re putting focus and coordination to work while getting a whole new perspective on the electrical trade.
It takes determination—and a little nerve—to take those first steps off the ground. These students are up for the challenge!
Electrical Occupations students are getting their first taste of line work! Strapping on climbing gear and making their way up utility poles, they’re putting focus and coordination to work while getting a whole new perspective on the electrical trade.
It takes determination—and a little nerve—to take those first steps off the ground. These students are up for the challenge!
These skills are making the cut! 🏠
Building Construction Occupations students are bringing the details together at the student-built house! Measuring, cutting, and installing baseboard trim takes patience, precision, and a little teamwork—and our students are putting all three to work.
With every carefully fitted piece, they’re adding character to the home and building confidence in their craft.
Building Construction Occupations students are bringing the details together at the student-built house! Measuring, cutting, and installing baseboard trim takes patience, precision, and a little teamwork—and our students are putting all three to work.
With every carefully fitted piece, they’re adding character to the home and building confidence in their craft.
⚙️ Big Machines. Small Details. Serious Engineering!
From powerful hydraulic systems to precise electrical components, our Mechatronics Engineering Technology students were getting a closer look at what keeps complex machinery moving!
Students calculated pressure and force before measuring their results on hydraulic trainers, while also sharpening their precision through resistor preparation, wire organization, and workstation setup. These skills play a role in the technology behind everything from industrial robots and manufacturing equipment to airplane landing gear!
From powerful hydraulic systems to precise electrical components, our Mechatronics Engineering Technology students were getting a closer look at what keeps complex machinery moving!
Students calculated pressure and force before measuring their results on hydraulic trainers, while also sharpening their precision through resistor preparation, wire organization, and workstation setup. These skills play a role in the technology behind everything from industrial robots and manufacturing equipment to airplane landing gear!
⚡ You've Mastered Your Trade. Now Help Others Master Theirs!
Have experience in Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC? Put your skills to work in a whole new way!
BCTC is hiring Part-Time Evening Apprenticeship Instructors to join our Adult Continuing Education team!
We're looking for experienced trades professionals who take pride in their craft and enjoy sharing their knowledge with others. This is a great opportunity to help prepare the next generation of skilled professionals while continuing your own career in the trades!
No teaching experience? No problem! If you hold a current Journeyman or Master license and have at least three years of verifiable work experience in your trade, you could qualify! BCTC will provide the support and resources to help you transition into the classroom.
🔗 Interested in joining our team? Apply today at berkscareer.com/o/ace/page/employment-opportunities
Have experience in Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC? Put your skills to work in a whole new way!
BCTC is hiring Part-Time Evening Apprenticeship Instructors to join our Adult Continuing Education team!
We're looking for experienced trades professionals who take pride in their craft and enjoy sharing their knowledge with others. This is a great opportunity to help prepare the next generation of skilled professionals while continuing your own career in the trades!
No teaching experience? No problem! If you hold a current Journeyman or Master license and have at least three years of verifiable work experience in your trade, you could qualify! BCTC will provide the support and resources to help you transition into the classroom.
🔗 Interested in joining our team? Apply today at berkscareer.com/o/ace/page/employment-opportunities
A proud night for our BCTC family! 💙
Last night, we had the joy of celebrating 242 students as they were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Behind each induction is a student who has worked hard, embraced challenges, and taken pride in learning their trade.
To our newest members, congratulations! We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see where your talents take you.
Last night, we had the joy of celebrating 242 students as they were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Behind each induction is a student who has worked hard, embraced challenges, and taken pride in learning their trade.
To our newest members, congratulations! We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see where your talents take you.
🔧 Your Experience. Their Future.
Ready to turn your HVAC experience into a career that makes a difference? BCTC is looking for an experienced HVAC/Refrigeration Instructor to join our East Campus team in Oley!
If you have a passion for your trade and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for! Help prepare the next generation of skilled technicians while enjoying a rewarding career with a 10-month work schedule, summers off, and competitive benefits.
No prior teaching experience required! With at least four years of full-time HVAC/refrigeration industry experience, you could qualify. We'll help you make the transition from industry to the classroom!
🔗 Learn more and apply: berkscareer.com/page/employment-opportunities
Big equipment. Small adjustments. A whole lot of practice. 🚧
A full bucket is only part of the job! From inspecting equipment to getting behind the controls, Heavy Equipment Operations students are putting their training into action at the quarry. As they dig, load, and roll, they’re learning how positioning, timing, and precise movements make every pass count.
There’s plenty of learning happening in those operator seats!
A full bucket is only part of the job! From inspecting equipment to getting behind the controls, Heavy Equipment Operations students are putting their training into action at the quarry. As they dig, load, and roll, they’re learning how positioning, timing, and precise movements make every pass count.
There’s plenty of learning happening in those operator seats!
Talking shop with the people who know it best! ⚙️
Computerized Machining Technology students joined local manufacturing leaders at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s 12th Annual MFG Summit. They shared recent projects, including their work for NASA, and connected with people who share their excitement for making things happen.
Thank you to GRCA for bringing students and industry together!
Computerized Machining Technology students joined local manufacturing leaders at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s 12th Annual MFG Summit. They shared recent projects, including their work for NASA, and connected with people who share their excitement for making things happen.
Thank you to GRCA for bringing students and industry together!
Spooky season looks good on BCTC! 🎃👻
Uniforms took a break, and costumes took over! Our students brought the Halloween spirit to campus, and we’re wrapping up the day with a few favorites.
Happy Halloween from BCTC!
Uniforms took a break, and costumes took over! Our students brought the Halloween spirit to campus, and we’re wrapping up the day with a few favorites.
Happy Halloween from BCTC!
🍎 We're Hiring! Join the BCTC Team!
BCTC is looking for a friendly, dependable individual to join our West Campus cafeteria team!
We're hiring a part-time, 10-month Cafeteria Worker to help prepare and serve nutritious meals, support daily cafeteria operations, and make a positive difference in our students' school day.
If you enjoy working in a welcoming, student-centered environment, we'd love to hear from you!
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.berkscareer.com/page/employment-opportunities
BCTC is looking for a friendly, dependable individual to join our West Campus cafeteria team!
We're hiring a part-time, 10-month Cafeteria Worker to help prepare and serve nutritious meals, support daily cafeteria operations, and make a positive difference in our students' school day.
If you enjoy working in a welcoming, student-centered environment, we'd love to hear from you!
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.berkscareer.com/page/employment-opportunities
💙 Thank You for Visiting BCTC!
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming 37 teachers, counselors, and administrators from our sending school districts to our West Campus for our first District Staff Visitation Day of the year!
Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to explore our programs, connect with our students, and see career and technical education in action. We appreciate your continued partnership in helping students discover the opportunities available at BCTC!
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming 37 teachers, counselors, and administrators from our sending school districts to our West Campus for our first District Staff Visitation Day of the year!
Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to explore our programs, connect with our students, and see career and technical education in action. We appreciate your continued partnership in helping students discover the opportunities available at BCTC!
On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink! 🎀 But at BCTC, we wear it for a cause!
Led by our SkillsUSA and HOSA chapters, BCTC's Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) organized a Pink Out T-shirt fundraiser that brought students and staff together to make a difference.
The result? An incredible $1,200 raised for Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks! Every shirt sold helped turn a show of school spirit into meaningful support for individuals and families facing breast cancer in our local community.
Led by our SkillsUSA and HOSA chapters, BCTC's Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) organized a Pink Out T-shirt fundraiser that brought students and staff together to make a difference.
The result? An incredible $1,200 raised for Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks! Every shirt sold helped turn a show of school spirit into meaningful support for individuals and families facing breast cancer in our local community.
👩🍳 Chop, Dice, Prep, Repeat!
Something delicious is simmering in Culinary Arts! 🔪Students have been sharpening their knife skills while prepping fresh ingredients for soups and sauces.
From precision cuts to perfectly diced vegetables, students are learning that the secret to a great soup or sauce starts with proper preparation. Every chop builds the technique, consistency, and confidence needed to succeed in a professional kitchen!
Something delicious is simmering in Culinary Arts! 🔪Students have been sharpening their knife skills while prepping fresh ingredients for soups and sauces.
From precision cuts to perfectly diced vegetables, students are learning that the secret to a great soup or sauce starts with proper preparation. Every chop builds the technique, consistency, and confidence needed to succeed in a professional kitchen!
🔧 Different Equipment. Same Attention to Detail!
Last week, Diesel Technology students were learning about torque on larger vehicles. Now, Recreational & Power Equipment Technology students are putting those same principles into practice!
Students are sharpening their math skills as they learn to convert inch-pounds to foot-pounds and understand how to apply the correct amount of torque when tightening fasteners.
Whether working on heavy-duty vehicles or smaller engines, precision makes all the difference!
Last week, Diesel Technology students were learning about torque on larger vehicles. Now, Recreational & Power Equipment Technology students are putting those same principles into practice!
Students are sharpening their math skills as they learn to convert inch-pounds to foot-pounds and understand how to apply the correct amount of torque when tightening fasteners.
Whether working on heavy-duty vehicles or smaller engines, precision makes all the difference!
It's All Coming Together! 🏠 The student-built house is taking shape, and BCTC students are helping bring another room one step closer to completion!
Students have been busy setting tile in the primary bathroom, where careful measurements, precise placement, and attention to detail make all the difference.
Piece by piece, this bathroom is coming together, and we can't wait to see the finished results!
Students have been busy setting tile in the primary bathroom, where careful measurements, precise placement, and attention to detail make all the difference.
Piece by piece, this bathroom is coming together, and we can't wait to see the finished results!
🩺 New Spaces, New Skills!
First-year Health Occupations students are putting their newly learned skills into practice in their new lab!
Something as simple as making a bed might not seem like much, but in healthcare, the little details can make a big difference. From patient comfort to creating a clean, safe environment, students are learning that quality care starts with the basics.
Every skill learned is another step toward caring for others with confidence and compassion!
First-year Health Occupations students are putting their newly learned skills into practice in their new lab!
Something as simple as making a bed might not seem like much, but in healthcare, the little details can make a big difference. From patient comfort to creating a clean, safe environment, students are learning that quality care starts with the basics.
Every skill learned is another step toward caring for others with confidence and compassion!
Putting Some Torque Into It! 🔧 Armed with heavy-duty tools and plenty of determination, Diesel Technology students are taking on wheel maintenance on a semi-truck!
These aren't your everyday tire changes! From handling massive wheels to mastering the techniques needed to get the job done safely, students are getting a firsthand look at what it takes to keep the trucking industry moving.
These aren't your everyday tire changes! From handling massive wheels to mastering the techniques needed to get the job done safely, students are getting a firsthand look at what it takes to keep the trucking industry moving.
Wired for Success! ⚡ A big congratulations to Ethan, a Kutztown Area High School senior in BCTC's Electrical Occupations program, on earning the Berks Business and Education Coalition Co-op Excellence Award!
Through his co-op experience at Diefenderfer Electrical, Ethan has been putting his skills to work on major commercial projects, gaining valuable industry experience, and even taking on opportunities to train others!
His hard work, dedication, and drive to succeed have earned him this well-deserved recognition, highlighting his accomplishments and the impressive strides he's already making in the electrical industry.
👏 Congratulations, Ethan! We can't wait to see where your career takes you!
🔗 Read Ethan's full story: berkscareer.com/article/3203698
Through his co-op experience at Diefenderfer Electrical, Ethan has been putting his skills to work on major commercial projects, gaining valuable industry experience, and even taking on opportunities to train others!
His hard work, dedication, and drive to succeed have earned him this well-deserved recognition, highlighting his accomplishments and the impressive strides he's already making in the electrical industry.
👏 Congratulations, Ethan! We can't wait to see where your career takes you!
🔗 Read Ethan's full story: berkscareer.com/article/3203698
🩺 Big Ideas. Bold Leaders. Bright Futures!
BCTC's HOSA chapter officers took their leadership skills beyond the classroom at this year's Penn HOSA Fall Leadership Conference!
Held at Millersville University, the conference brought together future healthcare professionals for a day of leadership development, networking and fresh ideas.
💙 Our officers returned inspired, energized and ready to make an impact in their HOSA chapters!
BCTC's HOSA chapter officers took their leadership skills beyond the classroom at this year's Penn HOSA Fall Leadership Conference!
Held at Millersville University, the conference brought together future healthcare professionals for a day of leadership development, networking and fresh ideas.
💙 Our officers returned inspired, energized and ready to make an impact in their HOSA chapters!