Next in our Exceptional Senior spotlight is Samantha, a Video & Media Content Production completer and Fleetwood graduate, who was named BCTC’s West Campus Exceptional Senior for the Class of 2026.
Samantha made the most of her time at BCTC as a student ambassador, SkillsUSA chapter secretary, and National Technical Honor Society member. She also stayed active at Fleetwood through Interact Club and soccer, serving as team captain her senior year.
With a passion for media production, sports photography, and storytelling, Samantha will continue her education at Penn State University’s main campus to major in Telecommunications and Media Studies.
Catch Samantha’s speech and take a look back at the full Class of 2026 celebration, featuring the ceremony recording, program, awards, and event photos: berkscareer.com/o/bctc/page/class-of-2026
Congratulations, Samantha! We can’t wait to see where your creativity and drive take you next.
As we continue celebrating the Class of 2026, we’re proud to recognize Owen, an Automotive Collision Repair Technology completer and Exeter Township School District graduate, as BCTC’s East Campus Outstanding Senior.
Owen made the most of his time at BCTC as a student ambassador, SkillsUSA leader, competition medalist, co-op student at Geoff Penske GMC, and the recipient of more than 100 certifications. He has already secured full-time employment in collision repair after graduation.
As part of being named an Exceptional Senior, Owen shared remarks during BCTC’s Senior Recognition Ceremony. Watch his speech in the recorded livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=1QFii4a2-Yw&t=1621s
Congratulations, Owen! We can’t wait to see where your skills and leadership take you next.
Owen made the most of his time at BCTC as a student ambassador, SkillsUSA leader, competition medalist, co-op student at Geoff Penske GMC, and the recipient of more than 100 certifications. He has already secured full-time employment in collision repair after graduation.
As part of being named an Exceptional Senior, Owen shared remarks during BCTC’s Senior Recognition Ceremony. Watch his speech in the recorded livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=1QFii4a2-Yw&t=1621s
Congratulations, Owen! We can’t wait to see where your skills and leadership take you next.
The end of the school year came fast, and Career Camp kept the energy going. Now, we’re taking a moment to look back at a Senior Recognition Ceremony first that meant so much.
Five BCTC seniors received their high school diplomas on our stage before heading to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference. In doing so, they missed their sending district graduation ceremonies to represent BCTC, their schools, and Berks County at the national level.
It was a proud moment for our ceremony, our school community, and the Class of 2026.
Read more: berkscareer.com/article/2999501
Five BCTC seniors received their high school diplomas on our stage before heading to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference. In doing so, they missed their sending district graduation ceremonies to represent BCTC, their schools, and Berks County at the national level.
It was a proud moment for our ceremony, our school community, and the Class of 2026.
Read more: berkscareer.com/article/2999501
What a week! 🎉 The last day of Career Camp wrapped up an exciting week of exploring, creating, problem solving, and trying something new. From hands-on projects and campus challenges to teamwork, skill building, and plenty of “I did it!” moments, our campers made the most of every day at BCTC.
We loved seeing their curiosity, confidence, and creativity grow throughout the week.
Thank you to our campers for bringing the energy and enthusiasm, and to our staff for helping make Career Camp such a fun experience!
We loved seeing their curiosity, confidence, and creativity grow throughout the week.
Thank you to our campers for bringing the energy and enthusiasm, and to our staff for helping make Career Camp such a fun experience!
Day 4 of Career Camp sent campers on the hunt! 🔎 Students took part in a GooseChase digital scavenger hunt, exploring campus, completing mini-challenges, and working together along the way.
From discovering new spaces at BCTC to jumping into more hands-on skill building, today was all about teamwork, curiosity, and a little friendly competition.
From discovering new spaces at BCTC to jumping into more hands-on skill building, today was all about teamwork, curiosity, and a little friendly competition.
Day 3 of Career Camp brought even more hands-on fun! 🎉
Campers kept the momentum going as they explored new skills, tried out different career areas, and took on activities that challenged them to think, create, and work together.
Three days in, and Career Camp is still going strong!
Campers kept the momentum going as they explored new skills, tried out different career areas, and took on activities that challenged them to think, create, and work together.
Three days in, and Career Camp is still going strong!
Day 2 of Career Camp kept the energy rolling! 🎉 Today was all about teamwork, problem solving, and trying something new. Campers worked together through hoops and pipes team-building challenges, then jumped right back into hands-on skill building and career exploration across BCTC.
From figuring it out together to discovering new interests, our campers are making the most of every moment.
Bring on Day 3!
From figuring it out together to discovering new interests, our campers are making the most of every moment.
Bring on Day 3!
What a way to kick off Career Camp! 🎉 Day 1 was full of excitement as campers jumped into hands-on activities, explored new skills, met new friends, and got a first look at what career and technical education is all about.
From the first project to the first “I made that!” moment, Career Camp is already off to a great start.
We can’t wait to see what the rest of the week brings!
From the first project to the first “I made that!” moment, Career Camp is already off to a great start.
We can’t wait to see what the rest of the week brings!
Gold looks good on BCTC! 🥇 Instead of walking across his graduation stage, Owen walked across the national stage at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference and brought home GOLD!
Owen, a Masonry alumnus and Daniel Boone Class of 2026 graduate, turned an already unforgettable senior year into a gold medal finish.
Congratulations, Owen, on your 1st place win! What a way to close out your BCTC story!
Owen, a Masonry alumnus and Daniel Boone Class of 2026 graduate, turned an already unforgettable senior year into a gold medal finish.
Congratulations, Owen, on your 1st place win! What a way to close out your BCTC story!
We’re Hiring: Lead Custodian! 🧹
Think you’ve got what it takes? BCTC is seeking a self-motivated, team-oriented Lead Custodian who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, functional, and secure facilities.
This full-time role is responsible for supporting daily building operations and ensuring facilities are properly maintained. Responsibilities include assigning and scheduling work, assisting with problem resolution, supporting grounds maintenance, responding to custodial requests from administration and faculty, completing quality control checks as directed, and helping ensure building work plans are carried out effectively.
If you’re cooperative, dependable, and ready to be part of a team that helps keep BCTC running strong, we’d love to hear from you! For full details and to apply, visit: berkscareer.com/page/employment-opportunities. Refer to job ID #471.
Think you’ve got what it takes? BCTC is seeking a self-motivated, team-oriented Lead Custodian who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, functional, and secure facilities.
This full-time role is responsible for supporting daily building operations and ensuring facilities are properly maintained. Responsibilities include assigning and scheduling work, assisting with problem resolution, supporting grounds maintenance, responding to custodial requests from administration and faculty, completing quality control checks as directed, and helping ensure building work plans are carried out effectively.
If you’re cooperative, dependable, and ready to be part of a team that helps keep BCTC running strong, we’d love to hear from you! For full details and to apply, visit: berkscareer.com/page/employment-opportunities. Refer to job ID #471.
That’s a wrap on the 2025-2026 school year! 👏 As the final bell rings at BCTC, 10 of our SkillsUSA competitors are wrapping up their time at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta.
While summer break is kicking off back home, these students are waiting to see if their hard work, skill, and determination will take them to the national awards stage.
They’ve represented BCTC, their sending schools, and Pennsylvania in a BIG way, and we couldn’t be more excited to cheer them on.
Stay tuned! The best may be yet to come!
While summer break is kicking off back home, these students are waiting to see if their hard work, skill, and determination will take them to the national awards stage.
They’ve represented BCTC, their sending schools, and Pennsylvania in a BIG way, and we couldn’t be more excited to cheer them on.
Stay tuned! The best may be yet to come!
Next stop: NASA! 🚀 With the final day for students happening tomorrow, Computerized Machining Technology is closing things out with a mission complete moment.
The parts for this year’s NASA HUNCH project are finished and being shipped to NASA, where they will be quality tested before moving one step closer to their final destination: the International Space Station.
Through BCTC’s continued work with NASA HUNCH, the project gives students the chance to take their machining skills beyond the classroom and contribute to work with real standards, real purpose, and real impact.
Way to finish strong, CMT! 👏
The parts for this year’s NASA HUNCH project are finished and being shipped to NASA, where they will be quality tested before moving one step closer to their final destination: the International Space Station.
Through BCTC’s continued work with NASA HUNCH, the project gives students the chance to take their machining skills beyond the classroom and contribute to work with real standards, real purpose, and real impact.
Way to finish strong, CMT! 👏
Hello from Atlanta! ✈️ As schools let out for the summer, 10 BCTC students have officially arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, for the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference!
These students are stepping onto the national stage to compete among the best career and technical education students in the country, proudly representing BCTC, their sending schools, and Pennsylvania along the way.
They have trained in the labs, earned their way through competition, and now it is time to see where their skills can take them.
Atlanta, get ready. BCTC has entered the competition. 👏✈️
These students are stepping onto the national stage to compete among the best career and technical education students in the country, proudly representing BCTC, their sending schools, and Pennsylvania along the way.
They have trained in the labs, earned their way through competition, and now it is time to see where their skills can take them.
Atlanta, get ready. BCTC has entered the competition. 👏✈️
Diploma First. Kansas Next. 🚜🌾 For Heavy Equipment Operations senior Austin, graduation night is just the starting line.
After receiving his diploma, Austin is heading more than 1,200 miles west to Kansas to join Froese Brothers Harvesting and get to work with a national harvest crew.
Austin has spent the past two years building real-world skills through BCTC’s Heavy Equipment Operations program, including serving as a student supervisor at the quarry. Now, he’s taking that experience from the quarry to the combine as he helps harvest wheat, corn, and sorghum across the Midwest.
Big equipment. Long days. A dream worth chasing.
Read the full story: berkscareer.com/article/2956080
After receiving his diploma, Austin is heading more than 1,200 miles west to Kansas to join Froese Brothers Harvesting and get to work with a national harvest crew.
Austin has spent the past two years building real-world skills through BCTC’s Heavy Equipment Operations program, including serving as a student supervisor at the quarry. Now, he’s taking that experience from the quarry to the combine as he helps harvest wheat, corn, and sorghum across the Midwest.
Big equipment. Long days. A dream worth chasing.
Read the full story: berkscareer.com/article/2956080
Summer training is almost here — and so is the discount deadline.
BCTC’s Adult Continuing Education summer programs begin June 15, but the early registration discount ends June 1.
Adult learners can choose from:
Carpentry Technology 🪚 Build practical skills in residential construction, woodworking, safety, tool use, framing, and finishing.
Heavy Equipment Operations 🚜 Train on equipment used on active job sites while learning safety, maintenance, soil compaction, rigging basics, and job site skills.
Two programs. One summer. A whole lot of hands-on learning.
Learn more at BerksCareer.com/ACE or call 610-743-7630 to enroll.
BCTC’s Adult Continuing Education summer programs begin June 15, but the early registration discount ends June 1.
Adult learners can choose from:
Carpentry Technology 🪚 Build practical skills in residential construction, woodworking, safety, tool use, framing, and finishing.
Heavy Equipment Operations 🚜 Train on equipment used on active job sites while learning safety, maintenance, soil compaction, rigging basics, and job site skills.
Two programs. One summer. A whole lot of hands-on learning.
Learn more at BerksCareer.com/ACE or call 610-743-7630 to enroll.
Cue the Applause! 👏 This week, the Joint Operations Committee celebrated 80 BCTC students who earned first, second, or third place finishes in regional and state competitions throughout the 2025–2026 school year.
The evening also recognized four graduating seniors as recipients of the 2026 JOC Scholarships.
From competition floors to scholarship honors, our students gave us so much to celebrate this year.
The evening also recognized four graduating seniors as recipients of the 2026 JOC Scholarships.
From competition floors to scholarship honors, our students gave us so much to celebrate this year.
A Showcase Written in the Stars 🚀 Computerized Machining Technology students brought their NASA HUNCH project to the spotlight at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s The Dinner, Berks County’s largest gathering of business leaders.
With this year’s space-themed showcase highlighting local companies connected to NASA, our students had the perfect opportunity to share how their work is building real skills, real confidence, and real connections to industry.
And yes… they met Astronaut Mike Massimino. 🌟
From the shop floor to a room full of Berks County leaders, this was one stellar night!
With this year’s space-themed showcase highlighting local companies connected to NASA, our students had the perfect opportunity to share how their work is building real skills, real confidence, and real connections to industry.
And yes… they met Astronaut Mike Massimino. 🌟
From the shop floor to a room full of Berks County leaders, this was one stellar night!
Big machines. Real skills. One hands-on summer. 🚜
BCTC’s Adult Continuing Education Heavy Equipment Operations Summer Program puts adult learners behind the controls while building the skills used on active job sites.
Students will train on equipment including skid steers, compact track loaders, wheel loaders, backhoes, and excavators while learning safety practices, equipment terminology, preventative maintenance, rigging basics, soil compaction, and more.
The program wraps up with a hands-on job site simulation at the BCTC Quarry, giving students the chance to put their training to work in a real-world setting.
Classes begin June 15, and the early registration discount ends June 1. ⏰ Learn more at BerksCareer.com/ACE or call 610-743-7630 to enroll.
BCTC’s Adult Continuing Education Heavy Equipment Operations Summer Program puts adult learners behind the controls while building the skills used on active job sites.
Students will train on equipment including skid steers, compact track loaders, wheel loaders, backhoes, and excavators while learning safety practices, equipment terminology, preventative maintenance, rigging basics, soil compaction, and more.
The program wraps up with a hands-on job site simulation at the BCTC Quarry, giving students the chance to put their training to work in a real-world setting.
Classes begin June 15, and the early registration discount ends June 1. ⏰ Learn more at BerksCareer.com/ACE or call 610-743-7630 to enroll.
The big night has arrived, BCTC! ✨ Tonight, we celebrate the Class of 2026 and the moments, milestones, and hard work that brought them here.
Doors open at 5:30 PM. Guests, please have your ticket ready for entry.
Additional event information can be found at berkscareer.com/o/bctc/page/senior-recognition.
For family, friends, and supporters cheering from home, the live-stream link can be found here: youtube.com/live/1QFii4a2-Yw
Big night. Big cheers. Big BCTC celebration.
Red, White & Refinished 🇺🇸 Automotive Collision Repair Technology students gave a bold patriotic finish to their latest project!
From repairing and restoring the truck bed and body to painting the truck and adding the red, white, and blue decals, students had their hands on every step of the process. The final result is a sharp reminder of what happens when technical skill, creativity, and pride in craftsmanship come together.
Reminder: In observance of Memorial Day, BCTC will be closed to all students from May 22 through May 25.
From repairing and restoring the truck bed and body to painting the truck and adding the red, white, and blue decals, students had their hands on every step of the process. The final result is a sharp reminder of what happens when technical skill, creativity, and pride in craftsmanship come together.
Reminder: In observance of Memorial Day, BCTC will be closed to all students from May 22 through May 25.
