From Classroom Concept to Conference Crowd 👕

Big things are coming out of Advertising Art & Design Technology! When BCTC’s PSEA Educational Support Professionals needed a t-shirt design for their summer state conference in Gettysburg, they turned to our students for ideas.

Challenge accepted.

Congratulations to Dakota, an Antietam student, whose design was selected and will be featured on nearly 200 shirts this summer. What started as a class project is now hitting the press and heading to Gettysburg.
about 1 month ago, BCTC
Student Dakota stands closest to a TV screen displaying a t-shirt design, presenting artwork selected for a statewide conference in Gettysburg.
Leveling Up Learning—One Laser at a Time 🚧

Heavy Equipment Operations students are getting their hands on industry-grade technology thanks to the generosity of Allen Myers! The program recently received a brand-new Spectra pipe laser—an essential tool used daily when installing underground utilities like sanitary and storm sewers.

This addition means students aren’t just learning the concepts—they’re training with the same equipment used out in the field, building skills that translate directly to the job site.

Real tools. Real experience. Real preparation.
about 1 month ago, BCTC
Group of Heavy Equipment Operations students wearing high-visibility vests and hard hats stand at a job site with construction equipment and trucks behind them under a cloudy sky.
Two men in high-visibility gear and hard hats kneel beside an open yellow case containing a Spectra pipe laser in front of an Allan Myers work truck.
❄️ Snow, strategy, and a future in the family business.

Dalton is taking what he’s learned in Business Management & Entrepreneurship and putting it to work in a big way—helping keep a mountain running at Spring Mountain Adventures. From behind-the-scenes planning to early morning snowcat training and keeping operations moving during major snowfalls, he’s getting a firsthand look at what it takes to run a business from the ground up.

It’s real experience, real responsibility, and a clear path forward—on and off the slopes.

🔗 Read the full story: berkscareer.com/article/2775811
about 1 month ago, BCTC
Student stands beside a red snowcat at a ski resort, smiling with the cab door open, showcasing hands-on learning in mountain operations.
🐟 Hooked on Culinary Skills

Culinary Arts students recently took on a skill every chef needs to know—fish filleting. With knives in hand, they learned how to break down whole fish and transform them into clean fillets ready for the pan.

It’s the kind of hands-on kitchen experience that helps students understand food preparation from start to finish—one careful cut at a time. 🍽️
about 1 month ago, BCTC
Culinary Arts instructor demonstrates how to fillet a salmon while students in chef uniforms gather around a prep table in the BCTC training kitchen.
Two Culinary Arts students carefully remove pin bones from salmon fillets using fish tweezers on a tray in the BCTC kitchen lab.
Culinary Arts student fillets a flatfish on a cutting board while working in the BCTC training kitchen.
Culinary Arts student in chef uniform smiles while preparing to fillet a flatfish on a cutting board in the BCTC kitchen lab.
Culinary Arts student fillets a fish on a cutting board during hands-on kitchen training at BCTC.
Culinary Arts student trims fish fillets on a cutting board while practicing seafood preparation skills in the BCTC kitchen.
Culinary Arts student fillets a flatfish on a cutting board, separating the fillet during a seafood preparation lesson in the BCTC kitchen.
🍀 A Little Luck in Every Cup!

Services Occupations students were serving up something special for St. Patrick’s Day! Festive drinks were on the menu, complete with fun flavors and a sprinkle of Lucky Charms on top.

It was a great way for students to get creative, practice their customer service skills, and add a little holiday cheer to the day. 🥤
about 1 month ago, BCTC
BCTC Services Occupations student wearing gloves and an apron holds a festive iced drink topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and Lucky Charms cereal.
BCTC Services Occupations student wearing a shamrock headband adds caramel drizzle to a St. Patrick’s Day themed iced drink topped with whipped cream.
BCTC Services Occupations student wearing gloves and an apron holds a festive iced drink topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and Lucky Charms cereal.


Due to the weather from last evening, the Berks Career and Technology center West Campus will operate a virtual learning day, today 3/17/2026 for both AM and PM Sessions. The West campus will be closed for in person learning. Students are expected to log into Schoology and complete an assignment from their instructor. Failure to complete this assignment by 3:00pm will result in an unexcused absence for the day. Thank you. Again, this is for our West Campus AM and PM session only due to results from last night's storm.

about 1 month ago, BCTC
A snow-covered rural road stretches into the distance, lined with tall trees coated in fresh snow. Some trees still have clusters of brown leaves. Power lines run along the right side of the road. In the foreground, a teal rectangular banner displays white text that reads, “BCTC WILL OPERATE A VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY.”

Due to the weather from last evening, the Berks Career and Technology center West Campus AM Session will operate a virtual learning day, today 3/17/2026. The West campus will be closed for in person learning. Students are expected to log into Schoology and complete an assignment from their instructor. Failure to complete this assignment by 3:00pm will result in an unexcused absence for the day. Thank you. Again, this is for our West campus AM session only due to results from last night's storm,

about 1 month ago, BCTC
A snow-covered rural road stretches into the distance, lined with tall trees coated in fresh snow. Some trees still have clusters of brown leaves. Power lines run along the right side of the road. In the foreground, a teal rectangular banner displays white text that reads, “BCTC WILL OPERATE A VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY.”
BCTC HOSA students deliver big results! 🩺

More than 120 BCTC students recently attended the Penn HOSA – Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference, where they competed, attended workshops, and strengthened their professional skills alongside students from across Pennsylvania.

BCTC students brought home multiple awards and scholarships, highlighting the strong preparation they receive through our healthcare programs.

🔗 Read the full story: berkscareer.com/article/2770210
about 1 month ago, BCTC
Four BCTC HOSA students in professional attire pose together holding a certificate of appreciation at the Penn HOSA State Leadership Conference.
Student in professional HOSA attire stands on an awards podium wearing a medal during the Penn HOSA State Leadership Conference.
Student wearing a medal and professional attire smiles while standing in a doorway during the Penn HOSA State Leadership Conference.
Student wearing a medal smiles while standing on a stage podium during the Penn HOSA State Leadership Conference awards ceremony.
Student wearing a medal stands on a podium on stage during the Penn HOSA State Leadership Conference awards ceremony.
Two students in professional attire stand on a stage podium wearing medals during the Penn HOSA State Leadership Conference awards ceremony.
Student in professional attire wearing a medal and HOSA pins stands indoors during the Penn HOSA State Leadership Conference.
Two students wearing medals stand together on a stage podium during the Penn HOSA State Leadership Conference awards ceremony.
Two students in professional attire stand on a podium on stage while medals are awarded at the Penn HOSA State Leadership Conference.
Student wearing a medal and conference badge holds a Penn HOSA certificate of excellence after placing second at the state conference.
From Fireplace to Floor 🧱 Up high or down low, Masonry students are hard at work on the Student Built House project.

Whether they’re applying brick to the fireplace or laying tile and grout for a bathroom floor, students are putting their skills to work on real features of a real home. Every task calls for precision, patience, and craftsmanship—and our students are rising to the challenge.
about 1 month ago, BCTC
Student in safety glasses and an orange hard hat applies mortar while laying brick on a fireplace structure inside the Student Built House project.
Two Masonry students wearing orange hard hats kneel in a bathroom space while carefully positioning patterned floor tiles on orange underlayment.
Two Masonry students in hard hats measure and cut patterned tiles for a bathroom floor installation using a tile cutter.
Masonry student wearing a hard hat places patterned tiles onto orange underlayment while preparing the bathroom floor layout.
Student wearing a hard hat kneels on orange tile underlayment and smooths adhesive with a trowel while preparing the floor for tile installation.
Masonry student wearing a hard hat spreads mortar across orange floor underlayment with a trowel while preparing for tile installation.
Three Masonry students wearing hard hats stand on scaffolding while building a brick fireplace during the Student Built House project.

⚙️ Already Making His Mark in Manufacturing

Precision & Computerized Machining Technology student Owen, a senior from Tulpehocken Area High School, is gaining real-world experience through a co-op at Reading Bakery Systems, machining parts and building skills that power today’s manufacturing industry.

Hands-on learning. Real equipment. Real opportunities.

🔗 Read Owen’s story:
berkscareer.com/article/2726528

about 1 month ago, BCTC
Student stands beside a CNC machining center on a manufacturing floor, operating the control panel while working as a machining co-op student.
Practice makes confident professionals. 💼

Service Occupations students recently attended the Employability Expo, where they participated in mock interviews designed to help them prepare for future job opportunities.

Throughout the event, students practiced introducing themselves, answering common interview questions, and speaking about their skills with professionals. It was a valuable opportunity to apply the employability skills they’ve been developing in class in a supportive, real-world setting.

Many students stepped outside their comfort zones, gaining confidence and experience along the way.
about 1 month ago, BCTC
Service Occupations student participates in a mock interview with a professional during an Employability Expo event in a school gymnasium.
Service Occupations student speaks with a professional interviewer at a round table during an Employability Expo mock interview session.
Service Occupations student sits across from a professional interviewer during a mock interview session at an Employability Expo.
Service Occupations student participates in a mock interview while an interviewer reviews notes during an Employability Expo event.
Service Occupations student speaks with an interviewer during a mock interview while others participate in interviews in the background.
Service Occupations student answers questions during a mock interview at an Employability Expo, practicing communication and interview skills.
☘️ Lucky to Give Back!

Health Occupations students Skymar, Mayte, Ava, and Hanah recently brought a little St. Patrick’s Day spirit to campus by organizing a themed blood drive for the Miller-Keystone Blood Center.

Thanks to their hard work and the generosity of donors, the drive collected 36 units of blood—helping provide lifesaving support to patients in need across our community. 🍀💉
about 1 month ago, BCTC
Four BCTC Health Occupations students wearing shamrock headbands stand in front of gold “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” balloons and hold green clover decorations during a themed blood drive.
Student donor relaxes in a reclining chair while donating blood during the BCTC St. Patrick’s Day blood drive, holding a snack and drink.
Student donor sits in a blood donation chair during the campus blood drive, holding a soda and snack while the blood collection machine is connected to their arm.
Student donor wearing an orange shirt reclines in a blood donation chair while holding a plush pillow during the Miller-Keystone blood drive at BCTC.
Adult donor relaxes in a reclining chair while giving blood during the St. Patrick’s Day themed blood drive at BCTC, holding a snack and drink.
Student donor seated in a blood donation chair hugs a plush unicorn while donating blood during the campus blood drive.
Student donor relaxes in a blood donation chair holding a plush pig and snacks while donating blood at the BCTC blood drive.
Student donor sits comfortably in a blood donation chair holding a plush toy while donating blood during the BCTC blood drive.
Student donor relaxes in a donation chair holding a plush Highland cow while giving blood at the St. Patrick’s Day themed blood drive.
Student donor seated in a blood donation chair holds a welcome card and plush cow after giving blood during the Miller-Keystone blood drive.
A Podium Finish! 🏁🔧

Automotive Technology students put their skills to the test at the Greater Philadelphia Auto Technology Competition—and drove away with 2nd place!

Congratulations to Andrew and Haylie, both from Boyertown Area Senior High School, for representing BCTC and demonstrating the diagnostic and repair skills they’ve been building in the lab.

Competing against top technical students from across the region, they tackled a series of hands-on automotive challenges that put their training to work in real time.
about 1 month ago, BCTC
Andrew and Haylie, Automotive Technology students from Boyertown Area Senior High School, stand with their instructor and another competitor while holding trophies in front of a “Greater Philadelphia Tech Comp” backdrop after earning 2nd place.
🦷 Heroes Behind the Mask 😷 This week, we’re celebrating our Dental Occupations students during Dental Assistants Recognition Week! Dental assistants are the heroes behind the mask—supporting dentists, caring for patients, and helping every dental office run smoothly. We’re proud to see our students preparing to step into this important role in the dental field.
about 2 months ago, BCTC
Graphic from the American Dental Assistants Association showing a tooth logo and green banner reading “Superheroes behind the Smiles.”
Dental Occupations students wearing superhero-style masks pose together in a dental lab classroom beside a screen displaying the “Superheroes behind the Smiles” Dental Assistants Recognition Week graphic.
Dental Assistants Recognition Week

From design to press! 🖥️➡️🖨️

Advertising Art & Design Technology students recently got a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when creative work goes to print. Thanks to the Susquehanna Litho Club, students toured Prestige Color in Lancaster, exploring professional printing equipment and connecting with local commercial printers.

Seeing the process firsthand helped bring the print production side of design to life and showed students where their creativity can take them next. 🎨

about 2 months ago, BCTC
Advertising Art & Design Technology students sit along a brick ledge outside Prestige Color printing facility in Lancaster beneath a sign that reads “Prestige Color – Printing | Mailing | Fulfillment.”
Advertising Art & Design Technology students stand inside a commercial print facility beside large printing equipment during a tour of Prestige Color in Lancaster.

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Berks Career and Technology Center will be operating on a 2-hour delay, today 03/03/26. Please check the "Nurses / Attendance" page on the homepage of our website for full details of expectations based on your sending school district. Failure to complete the listed expectations will result in an unexcused absence for the day. Thank you. 

about 2 months ago, Matt Fabrizio
Snow-covered rural road with tire tracks leading into the distance, lined by trees coated in snow and a utility pole with wires overhead. A large teal rectangle in the foreground contains white text that reads: “BCTC is on a 2-hour delay.”
⚡ Once-in-a-high-school experience for our Electrical Occupations students! ⚡

Students recently had a front-row view of major electrical infrastructure in action as I.B. Abel completed part of a nearly four-mile transmission line project for a new FirstEnergy substation near Reading Regional Airport.

The highlight? Watching a helicopter use guide ropes to install transmission lines—an unforgettable look at how large-scale electrical systems are built. The project will boost reliability for more than 6,000 customers and support continued growth in the region.

Thank you to I.B. Abel for sharing their expertise and taking time to speak with our students about the work, the technology, and the careers behind it.
about 2 months ago, BCTC
Helicopter installing transmission lines using a suspended guide rope against a cloudy sky.
Electrical Occupations students stand outdoors with an I.B. Abel representative on campus.
Large group of Electrical Occupations students and I.B. Abel team members gathered near a work vehicle.
Wide group photo of students and industry partners standing in front of a helicopter at the project site.
I.B. Abel crew members stand in front of a branded company truck during the site visit.
Helicopter flies low while guiding transmission lines across an open field near utility poles.
Electrical Occupations students listen as industry professionals speak during the site visit.
Helicopter hovers above a field while a worker manages a guide rope below during line installation.
Students gather around a helicopter on the ground as professionals explain the equipment and process.
Arch Rivals 🧱

Masonry students put their skills to the test with a hands-on brick arch project that combined precision, planning, and creativity. Each student “rolled for the rise,” determining a unique arch height and design before building custom forms and supports.

One student took it even further, constructing a walk-through Gothic arch inspired by medieval castles—proof that no two builds (or challenges) are ever the same.
about 2 months ago, BCTC
Masonry student stands beside a partially built brick Gothic arch supported by a wooden form.
Masonry student applies mortar while building a brick arch structure in a hands-on lab.
Masonry student sets bricks on a small arch form, smiling toward the camera in the lab.
Masonry student kneels beside a brick arch form, checking alignment with a hand tool.
Masonry student wearing safety glasses measures the top of a brick column inside a construction lab.
Two masonry students crouch near completed brick columns and arches inside the lab space.
Masonry student spreads mortar on a brick column using a trowel during class instruction.

Engineering in Action! ⚙️

Mechatronics Engineering Technology students had an exciting and hands-on day at Alvernia University’s Engineering Jam 2026! As part of Engineering Week, this interactive event brought together high school teams to tackle real engineering design challenges, collaborate with peers, share creative solutions, and put their projects to the test — all while learning from Alvernia faculty, engineering students, and industry partners.

From pitching ideas and building prototypes to solving engineering problems and exploring opportunities in STEM fields, our students represented BCTC with curiosity, teamwork, and innovation.

about 2 months ago, BCTC
A group of Mechatronics Engineering Technology students and an instructor pose behind a table displaying a small tower structure built during an engineering challenge inside a gymnasium.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology students stand together smiling behind a table with a completed engineering structure made from lightweight materials during a team challenge.
A Mechatronics Engineering Technology student kneels on the floor carefully adding metal weights to a small tower structure as classmates observe during a hands-on engineering challenge.
Several Mechatronics Engineering Technology students kneel closely together while testing the strength of a small tower structure by placing weighted plates on top.

❤️🩸 Share the Love

From planning to execution, Hailey and Kaitlyn—third-year Sports Medicine & Rehabilitative Therapy students from Fleetwood—took charge of hosting a “Share the Love” blood drive in support of the American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania.

Led as part of their senior project, the student-led effort collected more than 50 units of blood. Inspired by personal connections to loved ones battling cancer, their work turned care into action and made a meaningful, lifesaving impact.

about 2 months ago, BCTC
Two students sit behind a check-in table at a blood drive with a laptop, water bottles, and a handmade “Share the Love, Give Some Blood” sign displayed in front.
A student lies on a donation bed during a blood drive, smiling while connected to blood collection equipment in a classroom-style setting.
Three students sit at a table holding snacks and drinks after donating blood, with medical staff and donation stations visible in the background.
A student lies on a donation bed while a Red Cross staff member prepares blood collection equipment, with additional donation stations and staff visible in the room.
Three students sit in chairs holding paperwork and personal items while waiting during a blood drive, with tables and other participants visible in the background.
A student lies on a donation bed and smiles toward the camera during a blood drive, with medical equipment and other donation stations visible behind her.