High school students. College challenges. Healthcare futures in the making. 💙
Medical Health Professions students are off to a strong start in their Penn State dual enrollment courses! They’re stepping up to college expectations while still in high school, expanding their knowledge as they work toward their healthcare goals.
Why wait until graduation to get started? Their next chapter is already underway!
Medical Health Professions students are off to a strong start in their Penn State dual enrollment courses! They’re stepping up to college expectations while still in high school, expanding their knowledge as they work toward their healthcare goals.
Why wait until graduation to get started? Their next chapter is already underway!
☕ Order up! Coffee with a side of customer service!
Service Occupations students were all smiles as they served their peers and staff at their coffee shop, Berks Perks! They put their skills into practice and gave their NEW cash register its first workout!
Special thanks to the Berks Career & Technology Center Education Foundation for the mini-grant that made the new register possible. Your support helps our students serve up more than coffee: confidence, experience, and a warm welcome!
Service Occupations students were all smiles as they served their peers and staff at their coffee shop, Berks Perks! They put their skills into practice and gave their NEW cash register its first workout!
Special thanks to the Berks Career & Technology Center Education Foundation for the mini-grant that made the new register possible. Your support helps our students serve up more than coffee: confidence, experience, and a warm welcome!
Putting their skills to work for a little more hope! 💙
Residential Painting & Interior Design students were excited to return for Restoring Hope of Berks County’s 2026 restoration! Taking their learning beyond the classroom, students contributed their skills to a project that showed how their future careers can make a difference right here in our community.
Restoring Hope brings volunteers and community partners together to help Berks County families facing unique challenges through home renovations.
Residential Painting & Interior Design students were excited to return for Restoring Hope of Berks County’s 2026 restoration! Taking their learning beyond the classroom, students contributed their skills to a project that showed how their future careers can make a difference right here in our community.
Restoring Hope brings volunteers and community partners together to help Berks County families facing unique challenges through home renovations.
✂️ What a way to kick off the year!
Our Cosmetology students had a fantastic first day back in the Student Salon, welcoming clients, getting behind the chair and putting their skills into action.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make reopening day such a success. The salon is officially back, and we’re excited for what’s ahead!
Ready to book your visit? Head to berkscareer.com/page/salon for pricing information and scheduling details.
Our Cosmetology students had a fantastic first day back in the Student Salon, welcoming clients, getting behind the chair and putting their skills into action.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make reopening day such a success. The salon is officially back, and we’re excited for what’s ahead!
Ready to book your visit? Head to berkscareer.com/page/salon for pricing information and scheduling details.
🔧 From lawn mowers to airport equipment!
John, a third-year Diesel Technology student and Conrad Weiser senior, is putting his skills to work through a co-op at Reading Regional Airport, gaining experience with everything from utility trucks to snowplows.
What started with an interest in small engines is growing into a career path he’s excited to pursue.
🔗 Read the full story: berkscareer.com/article/3136323
John, a third-year Diesel Technology student and Conrad Weiser senior, is putting his skills to work through a co-op at Reading Regional Airport, gaining experience with everything from utility trucks to snowplows.
What started with an interest in small engines is growing into a career path he’s excited to pursue.
🔗 Read the full story: berkscareer.com/article/3136323
🥕🔪 From cut to cake!
Culinary Arts students put their knife skills to the test, practicing julienne cuts on carrots before turning their work into something even better: carrot cake! 🍰
After the cutting came the mixing, baking and icing for one seriously sweet finish!
Culinary Arts students put their knife skills to the test, practicing julienne cuts on carrots before turning their work into something even better: carrot cake! 🍰
After the cutting came the mixing, baking and icing for one seriously sweet finish!
🔨 No two projects look quite the same in Building Construction Occupations!
Students are putting a variety of skills to work, from electrical wiring at the bench to masonry work on the shop floor.
Each project brings a new challenge, giving students the chance to build confidence with the tools, techniques and problem solving that go into the construction trades.
Students are putting a variety of skills to work, from electrical wiring at the bench to masonry work on the shop floor.
Each project brings a new challenge, giving students the chance to build confidence with the tools, techniques and problem solving that go into the construction trades.
⚙️ From the classroom to the manufacturing floor!
Nick, a Mechatronics Engineering Technology student from Schuylkill Valley, is putting his skills to work through his co-op experience at Reading Bakery Systems.
Nick has gained hands-on experience with electrical assembly, control systems, conduit and the equipment behind large-scale manufacturing, building on what he has learned in the program while working alongside industry professionals.
🔗 See how Nick is turning classroom skills into real-world experience: berkscareer.com/article/3084845
Nick, a Mechatronics Engineering Technology student from Schuylkill Valley, is putting his skills to work through his co-op experience at Reading Bakery Systems.
Nick has gained hands-on experience with electrical assembly, control systems, conduit and the equipment behind large-scale manufacturing, building on what he has learned in the program while working alongside industry professionals.
🔗 See how Nick is turning classroom skills into real-world experience: berkscareer.com/article/3084845
🔧 Measure. Thread. Connect.
Plumbing & Heating students were putting their pipefitting skills into practice as they measured, cut and threaded pipe in the shop.
There’s not much room for “close enough” when it comes to measuring and threading pipe. Students focused on accuracy, clean threads and getting each piece ready for the right fit.
It’s all in the details, and every connection counts.
Plumbing & Heating students were putting their pipefitting skills into practice as they measured, cut and threaded pipe in the shop.
There’s not much room for “close enough” when it comes to measuring and threading pipe. Students focused on accuracy, clean threads and getting each piece ready for the right fit.
It’s all in the details, and every connection counts.
🎙️ Cue the commercial break!
Video & Media Content Production students were back in the studio, bringing their radio commercial projects from script to soundwave!
Students stepped up to the mic, worked on their delivery and then moved into editing to piece everything together into a finished audio spot. From what to say to how it sounds, they’re learning what goes into creating a commercial that catches your ear. 🎧
Video & Media Content Production students were back in the studio, bringing their radio commercial projects from script to soundwave!
Students stepped up to the mic, worked on their delivery and then moved into editing to piece everything together into a finished audio spot. From what to say to how it sounds, they’re learning what goes into creating a commercial that catches your ear. 🎧
🔥❄️ Turning up the heat on some seriously cool skills!
HVAC/Refrigeration students are getting right to work with the tools, equipment, and systems used in the trade.
They’re brazing copper, checking pressures, troubleshooting components, and working with both training systems and full size equipment. It’s hands on practice that builds the skills to diagnose a problem, make the repair, and get things running again.
HVAC/Refrigeration students are getting right to work with the tools, equipment, and systems used in the trade.
They’re brazing copper, checking pressures, troubleshooting components, and working with both training systems and full size equipment. It’s hands on practice that builds the skills to diagnose a problem, make the repair, and get things running again.
✂️ Fresh cuts, fresh color, fresh school year!
BCTC’s Student Salon is back! Beginning September 18, our Cosmetology students will once again welcome clients for salon services while gaining valuable hands on experience behind the chair.
Ready for a fresh look? Visit berkscareer.com/page/salon for service and pricing information, plus details on scheduling your appointment.
BCTC’s Student Salon is back! Beginning September 18, our Cosmetology students will once again welcome clients for salon services while gaining valuable hands on experience behind the chair.
Ready for a fresh look? Visit berkscareer.com/page/salon for service and pricing information, plus details on scheduling your appointment.
🎢 From paper to thrill ride!
Drafting Design Technology students teamed up to design and build their own paper roller coasters, putting creativity, planning, and problem solving to work along the way.
Each coaster had to successfully incorporate a tunnel and a turn, giving students plenty to think through as they built, tested, adjusted, and worked together to make their designs come to life.
Drafting Design Technology students teamed up to design and build their own paper roller coasters, putting creativity, planning, and problem solving to work along the way.
Each coaster had to successfully incorporate a tunnel and a turn, giving students plenty to think through as they built, tested, adjusted, and worked together to make their designs come to life.
🥚 Can you protect the “athlete” without weighing them down?
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitative Therapy students took on an egg drop challenge using materials found in an athletic training room. Their goal was simple: give their egg the most protection possible with the least amount of bulk.
Just like on the field or court, protection matters, but so does movement!
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitative Therapy students took on an egg drop challenge using materials found in an athletic training room. Their goal was simple: give their egg the most protection possible with the least amount of bulk.
Just like on the field or court, protection matters, but so does movement!
🚗 Building Skills. Gaining Confidence. Growing in the Industry.
Jace, an Automotive Collision Repair Technology senior from Wilson High School, spent his summer co-op at Mike Grim’s Truck Wreck Specialist taking his skills to the next level.
Working alongside industry professionals, Jace strengthened his technical skills, increased his efficiency, and gained valuable real-world experience in a professional collision shop.
Now, he’s heading into his senior year with even more confidence and a clearer vision for his future in the industry.
🔗 Read Jace’s full story: berkscareer.com/article/3105608
Jace, an Automotive Collision Repair Technology senior from Wilson High School, spent his summer co-op at Mike Grim’s Truck Wreck Specialist taking his skills to the next level.
Working alongside industry professionals, Jace strengthened his technical skills, increased his efficiency, and gained valuable real-world experience in a professional collision shop.
Now, he’s heading into his senior year with even more confidence and a clearer vision for his future in the industry.
🔗 Read Jace’s full story: berkscareer.com/article/3105608
🏗️ Now THIS is hands on learning on a whole different scale!
Heavy Equipment Operations students had an incredible opportunity to get an up close look at a Sautter Crane in action and learn directly from the operating engineer behind the controls.
Students watched the crane at work, received a firsthand tutorial on how it operates, and learned more about the skill, precision, and teamwork involved in operating equipment of this size.
⚙️ Back to making every thousandth count!
Precision Machining Technology students are getting reacquainted with the machines, measuring tools, and careful attention to detail that turn raw material into accurately machined parts.
From checking measurements to working on the mill and lathe, the first days back are all about dialing in their skills and getting ready for what’s ahead. 🔩
Precision Machining Technology students are getting reacquainted with the machines, measuring tools, and careful attention to detail that turn raw material into accurately machined parts.
From checking measurements to working on the mill and lathe, the first days back are all about dialing in their skills and getting ready for what’s ahead. 🔩
🔨 Measure. Mark. Cut. Repeat.
There’s no easing into the school year in Carpentry! Students are already putting tools in hand and working on precision, control, and proper technique as they tackle some of the skills they’ll use again and again throughout the program.
It may only be the first week, but the shop is officially back in action!
There’s no easing into the school year in Carpentry! Students are already putting tools in hand and working on precision, control, and proper technique as they tackle some of the skills they’ll use again and again throughout the program.
It may only be the first week, but the shop is officially back in action!
🧱 Back to Basics. Back to Building.
The school year is underway, and our Masonry students are already getting their hands dirty and sharpening the skills that make everything else possible.
From measuring and layout to leveling and setting brick, students are getting back into the rhythm of the shop while building the strong foundation they’ll rely on all year long.
The school year is underway, and our Masonry students are already getting their hands dirty and sharpening the skills that make everything else possible.
From measuring and layout to leveling and setting brick, students are getting back into the rhythm of the shop while building the strong foundation they’ll rely on all year long.
⚡ The school year may have started, but we’re not done looking back at how BCTC students spent their summer!
Faith, a Mechatronics Engineering Technology student from Boyertown Area Senior High School, spent hers gaining hands on experience as an Electromechanical Technician co-op student at East Penn Manufacturing.
From replacing damaged wiring to helping install and rewire a failed motor, Faith put her BCTC skills to work while learning even more on the job.
🔗 Read Faith’s full story: berkscareer.com/article/3085804
Faith, a Mechatronics Engineering Technology student from Boyertown Area Senior High School, spent hers gaining hands on experience as an Electromechanical Technician co-op student at East Penn Manufacturing.
From replacing damaged wiring to helping install and rewire a failed motor, Faith put her BCTC skills to work while learning even more on the job.
🔗 Read Faith’s full story: berkscareer.com/article/3085804
