That’s a wrap on Open House season!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at BCTC’s campuses to explore hands-on learning, meet our instructors, and experience career & technical education in action. We loved welcoming future students and families as they discovered the pathways that build bright futures.

A special shout-out to Central Berks Police, Bern Township Police, and our future officers from Protective Services for helping keep our events running safely and smoothly — we appreciate your support and partnership! 👏👮‍♂️
about 1 month ago, BCTC
Two Protective Services students in reflective vests stand smiling next to a police officer in uniform. They are standing in front of a marked police SUV with autumn trees in the background.
A police officer stands beside a marked Bern Township Police SUV in a parking lot during sunset. He is wearing a police uniform and equipment, with autumn trees in the background.
A group of seven Protective Services students wearing reflective vests pose outdoors at sunset. They are standing near a tree with fall foliage, with a picnic table and grassy area behind them.
Two Protective Services students stand on a driveway in bright yellow reflective safety vests, holding orange traffic batons. Behind them are large trees with colorful fall leaves and a clear blue sky.
A Protective Services student wearing a yellow reflective vest and sunglasses directs vehicles in a parking lot, holding an orange traffic baton. A red SUV is driving past, and the school building is visible behind her.
Four Protective Services students stand together in a parking lot, wearing reflective vests and holding orange traffic batons. The school building and parked cars are visible behind them in evening sunlight.
🎬💼 Creative minds meet business strategy!
Our Video & Media Content Production students teamed up with Business Management & Entrepreneurship students to bring their elevator pitches to life for Virtual Enterprise International. From script to screen, students showcased storytelling, branding, and real-world communication skills—all while building confidence in front of the camera and behind it.

Want to see how career-focused collaboration can launch your future? Join us tonight from 5–8 PM at our West Campus in Leesport for Open House and explore programs like these firsthand.

🔗berkscareer.com/page/open-house
about 1 month ago, BCTC
A student operates a professional video camera in a studio, wearing headphones and focusing on a monitor showing another student speaking on set under blue lighting.
One student clips a microphone onto another student’s shirt on a studio set with lighting and brick-style background walls.
A student in a control room listens to feedback from an instructor while another student works on a computer in the background; audio and video equipment surrounds them.
A student adjusts a studio camera and teleprompter setup in front of a green screen, wearing a headset and reading from the teleprompter screen.
A student wearing a headset sits in a control room monitoring multiple broadcast screens showing students presenting in a studio; video switcher equipment is visible.
A student stands on a studio set in front of a large screen with the word "Proxima" and a blue globe-themed logo, while another student films them using a camera on a tripod.
A student wearing a headset sits at a control desk operating video switcher and audio equipment, focusing on the production monitors.
A student in a control room watches multiple live camera feeds on monitors while operating a video switcher and wearing a headset.
A student wearing headphones films another student who is presenting on a studio set in front of a “Proxima” logo displayed on a blue digital background.
Adding a touch of design to durability! 🧱 Masonry students are enhancing the Student Built House with a brick sill above the stone veneer and a beautifully finished brick porch — blending creativity and craftsmanship, brick by brick.
about 1 month ago, BCTC
A Masonry student wearing a bright yellow safety shirt, orange hard hat, and safety glasses kneels on a newly laid brick porch. He’s holding a masonry tool and working near a stone veneer wall with a red brick sill above it.
A Masonry student in a yellow safety shirt and orange hard hat crouches on the brick porch while filling mortar joints between bricks. The stone veneer wall and red brick sill are visible behind him, along with masonry tools on the ground.
A Masonry student wearing a yellow safety shirt, orange hard hat, and safety glasses stands beside a white door, using a masonry tool on the wall’s red brick trim. The stone veneer wall and brick porch beneath him are part of the Student Built House.
Celebrating Achievement at BCTC! ✨ Last week, 231 students were officially inducted into the National Technical Honor Society — a huge accomplishment that recognizes their hard work, leadership, and dedication to excellence both at BCTC and in their districts. 🙌

Their success reflects the passion and perseverance that drive our students every day. 💜

📸 Check out full coverage from the Induction Ceremony at berkscareer.smugmug.com
about 1 month ago, BCTC
A large group of 231 Berks Career & Technology Center students and staff gather on stage for a group photo during the National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony. The students are dressed in professional attire and smiling toward the camera.
Four male students dressed in white shirts, ties, and dress pants sit in a row holding their National Technical Honor Society certificates, smiling before the induction ceremony at Berks Career & Technology Center.
A student in a black dress lights a candle on stage as part of the National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony while other inductees watch from behind the table draped with the NTHS logo.
A female student wearing glasses and a white sweater shakes hands with Dr. Stauffer on stage while receiving her National Technical Honor Society certificate during the induction ceremony.
A Berks Career & Technology Center staff member in a lavender dress congratulates a student in a black dress on stage during the National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony.
💻 Powering up possibilities! Computer Systems Networking & Security students are taking their skills to the next level—learning how to install and configure multiple operating systems on a single PC. From setup to system optimization, they’re building the foundation for success in IT and cybersecurity.

🔍 Want to see what hands-on learning at BCTC looks like?
Stop by our East Campus Open House in Oley tonight from 5:00–8:00 PM and explore programs where innovation starts with you.

🔗berkscareer.com/page/open-house
about 1 month ago, BCTC
Four Computer Systems Networking & Security students at Berks Career & Technology Center stand beside computer monitors and a laptop in their classroom. They are smiling at the camera while surrounded by lockers and network cables on the table.
Four Computer Systems Networking & Security students work together at desktop computers, typing on keyboards and looking toward the camera in a bright classroom with large windows.
Three Computer Systems Networking & Security students pose at their workstation in a classroom, with computer monitors, a laptop, and networking equipment on the desk in front of them.
Four Computer Systems Networking & Security students sit and stand around a classroom table with laptops open, smiling and looking at the camera in front of bright windows.
🚀 The countdown is on!
BCTC’s Open House kicks off this Monday, and we can’t wait to welcome future students, families, and community members through our doors. Come see our programs in action, meet our instructors, and experience what hands-on learning at BCTC is all about.

📅 East Campus: October 27th | West Campus: October 30th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We look forward to welcoming you!
👉 Learn more: berkscareer.com/page/open-house
about 1 month ago, BCTC
A promotional graphic for the Berks Career & Technology Center Open House. The top reads “Discover. Learn. Excel. Learn how at BCTC’s Open House!” in white and green text. To the right, the BCTC logo appears on a teal background. The text on the right invites visitors to meet instructors, tour programs, and see where their path begins. Below, the event details list: “10.27.25 East Campus, 3307 Friedensburg Rd., Oley, PA 19547” and “10.30.25 West Campus, 1057 County Welfare Rd., Leesport, PA 19533.” The doors are open from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. On the left, there is a photo of a student operating a large yellow John Deere excavator, digging into a mound of dirt on a sunny day. The photo is framed with an orange border.
A big thank you to the administrators, counselors, and teachers from our sending districts who joined us today to explore all things Career and Technical Education(CTE)! 🛠️📚

Our guests toured classrooms and labs, connected with instructors, and discovered how our programs empower students to discover, learn, and excel through real-world, hands-on experiences.

It’s always a great day when we get to share the excitement of CTE at BCTC!
about 1 month ago, BCTC
A group of visitors stands inside BCTC’s HVAC program lab, listening to a student or instructor. HVAC equipment, ductwork, and NOCTI Advanced banners hang above the workspace.
A BCTC instructor speaks to a group of visiting educators inside the Exercise Science & Rehabilitation program. Gym and therapy equipment, including a weight machine and anatomical skeleton, are visible in the background.
Administrators, counselors, and teachers from BCTC’s sending districts gather around a large conference table in a BCTC meeting room. Smiling participants face the camera with the Berks Career & Technology Center logo visible on the wall.
Visitors stand in a bright classroom within the Early Childhood Education program. The room is decorated with colorful flags and children’s learning materials as instructors explain program details.
A group of visitors stands around an instructor and students in the Collision Repair Technology lab. A blue pickup truck and large equipment are visible in the background under hanging American flags.
Educators observe BCTC Health Occupations students demonstrating the Anatomage Table. The digital dissection display shows a 3D human anatomy model as part of a health science presentation.
CTC Plumbing & Heating students and instructors demonstrate pipe threading equipment to visiting educators inside a workshop setting with wood framing and tools around.
Visitors observe the Heavy Equipment Operations classroom, where simulators display virtual construction equipment. A student sits at a CAT simulator while others look on.
Educators watch BCTC Masonry students actively working on block and brick structures inside the masonry lab. The space includes workstations, scaffolding, and partially completed walls.
From isolation gowns to quick thinking! Health Occupations students combined learning and fun as they practiced donning and doffing isolation gear through a team competition. A little friendly rivalry—and a lot of skill!
about 1 month ago, BCTC
A large group of Health Occupations students stand together in front of a brick wall, all wearing yellow isolation gowns and blue gloves. The group smiles and waves toward the camera, showing teamwork and enthusiasm.
A Health Occupations student wearing a yellow isolation gown, mask, and safety goggles prepares to put on blue nitrile gloves at a table outside BCTC. Boxes of gloves and masks are laid out on the table. Two classmates in scrubs stand in the background smiling.
A Health Occupations student dressed in a yellow isolation gown and blue gloves focuses on donning gloves at an outdoor table. Several classmates and instructors stand behind her, watching and smiling, with the school building visible in the background.
A Health Occupations student wearing a yellow gown, mask, and blue gloves adjusts one glove at an outdoor table. Boxes of protective gloves and gowns are on the table, while classmates look on in the background.
A Health Occupations student in a yellow isolation gown and blue gloves practices donning gloves at a table outside the school. Other students stand nearby, and the building and a white car are visible in the background.
🔥 Learning the art of a clean connection!
First-year Plumbing & Heating students at BCTC are mastering the fundamentals of soldering—learning how to make clean, secure pipe connections that they’ll rely on throughout their careers. Every joint is a chance to build confidence, precision, and pride in their craft.
about 1 month ago, BCTC
A first-year Plumbing and Heating student at BCTC wearing safety glasses and a dark green uniform shirt stands in the shop holding a pipe cutter at a red workbench. Framed wall structures and plumbing materials are visible in the background.
A student in BCTC’s Plumbing and Heating program smiles while operating a pipe vise in the shop. He’s wearing safety glasses and a green BCTC shirt, with yellow storage lockers and tool signs visible behind him.
A BCTC Plumbing and Heating student stands at a red workbench holding a yellow torch and copper pipe assembly. Wooden framing and plumbing setups are in the background of the shop.
Two Plumbing and Heating students work together in the shop, standing near a red tool cabinet and handling a black gas cylinder used for soldering practice. Both are wearing safety glasses and green BCTC shirts.
A student in the Plumbing and Heating program smiles while holding a small can of flux at a red workbench. He’s wearing safety glasses and a green BCTC shirt, with shop tools and lockers in the background.
BCTC students hit the road for Hershey this past Friday to attend the PENN HOSA Eastern & Central Region Fall Leadership Conference! 🌟 Surrounded by future health professionals from across the state, they spent the day sharpening their leadership skills, connecting with peers, and exploring what it means to make a difference in the world of healthcare. 💙
about 2 months ago, BCTC
A large group of BCTC HOSA students pose outside in front of three oversized Hershey’s Kiss cars labeled “Hugs,” “Almonds,” and “Kisses.” The students are smiling and dressed in business-casual and HOSA attire under a bright blue sky.
Five BCTC students sit together at a round table during the HOSA Eastern & Central Region Fall Leadership Conference in Hershey. The table is covered with yellow folders, pens, and handouts. Other students and advisors are visible in the background.
Five BCTC students stand together smiling at the camera inside the conference venue. They are wearing business-casual attire with name badges. A display of vintage cars lines the background.
A group of eight BCTC students sit around a table filled with lunch items, name badges, and HOSA materials during a conference session. Behind them, dozens of other students fill the room, and an agenda is projected on a large screen.
Six BCTC students gather around a lunch table inside a large room decorated with antique cars and retro signage. They’re enjoying food and drinks, wearing their name badges, and smiling for the photo.
Three BCTC students pose for a photo at their table, smiling with conference materials, snacks, and a Dunkin’ drink visible in front of them. The event agenda is projected on a screen in the background.

Calling all Cyber and Homeschool families! 💻🏠 Discover how your student can Go Tech! with hands-on, career-focused learning at Berks Career & Technology Center!

Join us Friday, October 24th, for a special Home/Cyber School Information Session and Campus Tour — designed for students in grades 9–11 and their families.

East Campus: 8:30 AM | West Campus: 1:00 PM

Experience how BCTC connects education to the real world and prepares students for the future of work!
👉 Register today:
📲 East Campus – signup.com/go/RejUPVb
📲 West Campus – signup.com/go/PYqRnFy

about 2 months ago, BCTC
A Berks Career & Technology Center student wearing safety gear and a yellow hard hat practices climbing a utility pole outdoors on a sunny day. The image includes bright text on the left that reads “Home/Cyber School Families: Don’t Miss This!” in white and orange against a teal and green background.
From Berks County to the International Space Station! 🌎🛰️

Computerized Machining Technology students just wrapped up their latest NASA HUNCH project—the manufacture of 50 satellite deployer doors that will soon be part of cube satellite launches aboard the ISS.

Now packed and on their way to NASA, these components represent hands-on learning that’s truly out of this world. 🚀
about 2 months ago, BCTC
A Computerized Machining Technology student and instructor stand together in the machining lab at Berks Career & Technology Center. The student holds two finished metal satellite deployer doors, while the instructor stands beside an open box on a workbench. Technical drawings and machining tools are visible on the table.
A Berks Career & Technology Center Computerized Machining Technology student stands in the lab holding a stack of finished metal satellite deployer doors. A technical drawing and open cardboard box sit on the workbench in front of him, with an American flag hanging above and machining equipment in the background.
A Berks Career & Technology Center Computerized Machining Technology student stands in a machining lab holding a finished metal satellite deployer door in one hand and a technical drawing in the other. An American flag hangs overhead, and a CNC machine is visible behind them.
Big jobs require big skills! 💥 Heavy Equipment Technology students rolled up their sleeves to remove, repair, and replace hydraulic cylinders — learning how to keep massive machines in motion.
about 2 months ago, BCTC
A Heavy Equipment Technology student wearing safety glasses and a dark blue BCTC shirt uses a wrench to remove a hydraulic cylinder on a workbench. A yellow backhoe is parked behind him inside the shop.
A Heavy Equipment Technology student operates a hoist to lift a hydraulic cylinder near a yellow John Deere crawler. Buckets of hydraulic oil and absorbent material are placed on the shop floor beneath the equipment.
Two Heavy Equipment Technology students work together on a hydraulic cylinder at a red workbench while an instructor observes and provides guidance. Large yellow equipment and training banners hang in the background of the shop.
Three Heavy Equipment Technology students stand at a long red workbench surrounded by heavy machinery, working together to remove and repair hydraulic cylinders. All are wearing safety glasses and navy BCTC shirts.
Building Skills. Building Cranes. Building a Future. 🔩 Jaiden, a Welding Technology student from Twin Valley, turned his BCTC training into a real-world success at Spanco PTP, where he spent the summer welding cranes up to 60 feet long. Recognized at the BBEC Summit, Jaiden credits his co-op mentor and BCTC instructors for helping him master the craft.

From learning to read a tape measure to earning industry recognition—Jaiden’s journey shows the power of curiosity, grit, and hands-on experience.

📖 Read more about his story: berkscareer.com/article/2484925
about 2 months ago, BCTC
Five individuals stand together in front of a banner that reads “Berks Business Education Coalition.” In the center, Welding Technology student Jaiden Belser holds a framed award. He is joined by representatives from BCTC and Spanco PTP, all smiling and dressed in professional or business-casual attire. The group is positioned on a stage with a black curtain backdrop.
🛠️ From pretzels to production lines—Made in Berks was a hit!
6th–8th grade students from across Berks County spent the day exploring careers in manufacturing during Made in Berks: A Day of Discovery! They toured Reading Bakery Systems and Tom Sturgis Pretzels, got a behind-the-scenes look at how things are made, and connected classroom learning to real careers.

🎤 Shout-out to Ryan Blumer from Reading Truck and the BCIU Dream Team for sharing insights on the many career paths in manufacturing!

We’re incredibly grateful to our local industry partners for opening their doors and helping us spark curiosity, conversation, and career exploration. The future is bright in Berks County!
about 2 months ago, BCTC
A classroom of middle school students sits facing a screen labeled "Careers in a Manufacturing Business." A presenter from Reading Truck stands at the front, discussing job roles in manufacturing. Students listen attentively.
A group of students stands inside the Tom Sturgis Pretzels retail shop, surrounded by baskets of packaged pretzels. They are listening to a staff member describe the company’s history and production process.
Two students are seated at computer stations in BCTC’s Drafting Design Technology classroom. They are working in CAD software, designing a pumpkin face on dual monitors, with a large Windows background display on the wall screen.
A small group of students tours BCTC’s Precision/Computerized Machining Technology lab. The instructor explains the use of CNC equipment while standing beside a ProtoTRAK control panel and milling machine.
Students explore a panel of electrical components in BCTC’s Mechatronics Engineering Technology lab. An instructor observes as one student points at illuminated buttons and wiring, while others look on with curiosity.
💜 NTHS Students on the Move!
Our National Technical Honor Society members spent the afternoon at South Mountain YMCA building teamwork, leadership, and friendships. From group challenges to outdoor fun, they showed what NTHS is all about — service, leadership, and working together toward a great year ahead!
about 2 months ago, BCTC
A large group of National Technical Honor Society students and advisors stand together outdoors in front of a stone wall at South Mountain YMCA. The group smiles for a photo surrounded by tall trees and rustic cabins in the background.
Three NTHS students participate in a team-building ropes course activity. One student balances on a rope while two teammates stand on either side offering support and encouragement.
Three NTHS students work together on a low ropes challenge in the forest. One student balances on the rope while the other two stand nearby helping and smiling.
NTHS students sit together on a large log in a wooded area, holding hands for balance during a team exercise. The group laughs and enjoys the activity surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.
A group of NTHS students assist a classmate swinging on a rope during a trust-building challenge. Several students reach out to catch her while an instructor observes nearby.
An NTHS student balances carefully on a low rope between two trees while classmates support and guide her from both sides.
A group of NTHS students participate in a rope swing activity in the woods. One student swings forward while teammates extend their arms to catch her safely.
An NTHS student walks across a tightrope between trees while classmates offer verbal and physical support nearby in a wooded setting.

🚨 Now Hiring: Instructional Assistant

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in students' lives while growing personally and professionally? BCTC is seeking an Instructional Assistant to join our team at the West Campus in Leesport.

BCTC is a premier career and technical education facility serving high school students from across Berks County. As an Instructional Assistant, you’ll help students excel in their technical education while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and be proficient in math, reading, and writing. Work experience in any technical trade particularly cosmetology, early childhood education or drafting is a plus.

For detailed information about this career opportunity or to apply, please visit www.berkscareer.com/page/employment-opportunities. Refer to job ID#453.

about 2 months ago, BCTC
A hiring advertisement for an Instructional Assistant position. The background features the exterior of a school building with a covered entrance. The text reads: "WE'RE HIRING! Instructional Assistant Full-Time (10 Month/Year). Apply now at: www.BerksCareer.com Application Deadline: 10/30/2025 - or - until the position is filled. E.O.E.
🔨 Framing. Fitting. Finishing.
Carpentry students are hard at work installing jambs and doors at the Student-Built House! Each step of the process shows the skill, precision, and teamwork that define BCTC’s hands-on approach to learning.
about 2 months ago, BCTC
Two Carpentry students wearing blue hard hats and safety glasses carry a white door inside the Student-Built House. The unfinished interior shows exposed flooring and construction tools in the background.
A Carpentry student in a blue shirt uses a nail gun to secure a door jamb while another person observes and assists. The door frame shows exposed wood as part of the installation process.
A Carpentry student and instructor wearing hard hats crouch in a doorway, smiling toward the camera while working with a nail gun and drill. Construction materials and tools are visible around them.
📐 Designing Her Future! Drafting Design Technology student Alexis is gaining real-world experience through her co-op with C2C Design Group—and making an impact on a local civil engineering project along Old Lancaster Pike!

From survey data to waterway reports, Alexis plays an important role ensuring the project meets environmental and construction regulations. 💧 Her time at BCTC gave her the foundation to understand concepts like elevations and geology, and now she’s seeing how it all connects in the field.

🔗 Read the full story: berkscareer.com/article/2473916
about 2 months ago, BCTC
A young woman stands on a construction site wearing a light blue hard hat and a bright yellow reflective safety vest. She is smiling, dressed in a beige long-sleeve shirt and light blue jeans, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background. The ground around her shows freshly dug trenches and piles of dirt, suggesting active site work.
🧽 Learning the Finer Details—Together! Automotive Technology students teamed up with Service Occupations students for a hands-on collaboration focused on vehicle detailing. 🚗 From washing and waxing to learning interior cleaning techniques, Service Occupations students gained real-world experience under the guidance of their Automotive peers.

This cross-program partnership highlights how BCTC students learn from one another while building the skills that drive success both in the shop and beyond.
about 2 months ago, BCTC
Two students wearing safety glasses and BCTC uniforms work together to wipe down the rear side of a gray Toyota sedan inside an automotive bay.
A student in a dark BCTC T-shirt and blue FILA pants uses a red cloth to clean the rear corner of a gray Toyota Corolla inside the shop.
Five students stand in a row outside the BCTC automotive shop next to a gray car on a sunny day, smiling for the camera.
A student wearing safety glasses and a black shirt uses a yellow towel to wipe down the hood of a blue SUV inside the BCTC automotive bay.
Four students wearing BCTC shirts stand in front of a blue SUV outside the automotive shop, posing together under clear blue skies.
Two students wearing BCTC uniforms wipe the side of a shiny red car with a bright yellow microfiber cloth inside the automotive shop.
A student wearing safety glasses and a gray BCTC sweatshirt smiles while drying the side of a red car with a yellow cloth inside the automotive bay.
A student wearing glasses and a black hoodie applies wax to the hood of a red car with a yellow applicator pad inside the automotive shop.
A group of five students stands inside the BCTC automotive bay beside a red car, smiling after completing a detailing project.
A student wearing safety glasses kneels on the shop floor scrubbing a black rubber car mat with a brush in a bucket of soapy water.