We had a full-circle moment at BCTC! Devin Gundrum, a graduate of our Precision/Computerized Machining Technology program, returned to campus—this time representing the industry he trained for. Devin visited alongside Meaghan Widenhouse, Director of Commercial Education at Phillips Corporation, proud partners of HAAS. Together, they saw firsthand how BCTC students are using HAAS machines to build real-world skills and prepare for in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. There’s nothing better than seeing our alumni come back to inspire the next generation.
2 months ago, BCTC
A group of 5 males and 1 female stand together smiling as they stand in front of a machine
Big day for Career & Technical Education! 🎉 BCTC was proud to represent our school and community at this year’s CTE Day held at the Pennsylvania State Capitol! Students and staff had the unique opportunity to connect with state leaders and spotlight the value of Career & Technical Education across the Commonwealth. A special thank you to Senator Tracy Pennycuick for being a true #CTEChampion and advocating for the future of hands-on, career-focused learning.
2 months ago, BCTC
4 smiling females and a smiles male stand together in a room with a tile floor
State Champions! 🎉 BCTC students made their mark at the 2025 SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Leadership & Skills Conference in Hershey! From welding and digital media to masonry and automotive technology, our students showed off the hands-on skills they’ve been building in class—and brought home some serious hardware. Congratulations to all our medalists! See the full list of winners here: https://www.berkscareer.com/article/2130318
3 months ago, BCTC
2 females wearing red suit coats stand smiling
A male, wearing a red suite coat stands smiling
A male wearing a red suit coat holds a first place metal, smiling
a male and female stand wearing red coats with their 1st place medals
A male dressed in a red suit coat smiles as he presents a red box
A male dressed in a red suit coat smiles
A male dressed in a red suit coat smiles
A male dressed in a red suit coat smiles as he presents his 1st place medal
2 males wearing red suit coats stand smiling
2 males wearing red suit coats stand smiling
BCTC Takes on the Competition! 🔥 BCTC students brought their A-game today at the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference, putting their skills to the ultimate test! Want to see the results? The Awards Ceremony will be streaming live tomorrow at 9:00 AM! 📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/4V5XWBQ8q28
3 months ago, BCTC
A Volvo Dump Truck sits on a stone road as a bucket dumps in stone.
A female student looks at her mannequin in a mirror.
A young male dressed in a blue button up shirt works on a small engine
A young female dressed in a white t-shirt and while work pants pants uses a paint brush to paint a door
A male student dressed in a khaki work suite and a bright orange hard hat uses a triangle trawl to lay mud for bricks
A male student dressed in a khaki work suite aligns pieces of wood the framing of a wall
A young male dressed in a blue button up work shirt works on the engine of a boat as it sits on a stand
A male student sits in a Volvo steam roller
Spraying Success! The moment they’ve been waiting for—1st-year Automotive Collision Repair Technology students stepped into the paint booth for the first time! 🏁 After months of safety training and skill-building, they finally picked up the spray guns and put their knowledge to the test. From prepping panels to laying down smooth, even coats, this is where their craftsmanship takes shape!
3 months ago, BCTC
A male student dressed in a white jump suite, uses a spray gun to apply paint to a car fender that has been removed from it's frame
A female student dressed in a white jump suite, uses a spray gun to apply paint to a car fender that has been removed from it's frame
A male student dressed in a white jump suite, uses a spray gun to apply paint to a car fender that has been removed from it's frame
BCTC’s HOSA – Future Health Professionals chapters competed at the PA State HOSA Conference in Lancaster, showcasing their skills in healthcare-related events. Miguel (Wilson) and Isabella (Conrad Weiser) earned first-place finishes, qualifying for Nationals in June! Several other students placed in their events, and four received Penn HOSA scholarships for their dedication to healthcare studies. 🎉 We are so proud of our students’ achievements! See the full list of winners here: berkscareer.com/2025/03/31/bctc-hosa-students-shine-at-state-conference-two-advance-to-nationals/
3 months ago, BCTC
A group of students dressed in business suits sit in an open room
A group of 4 female students dressed in business suites show off their certificates
2 female students stand, holding their certificates
A female student dressed in a business suite stands on a podium
A group of students dressed in business suits stand for a photo
A female student dressed in a business suite stands on a podium
8 Females and 1 male dressed in business suites, stand as a group
A male stands on a podium holding a certificate
Building Skills, Powering Possibilities! ⚡Electrical Occupations students put their knowledge to the test, applying skills in circuit wiring, load calculations, and safety protocols to install the lighting and fan systems in our latest student-built house!
3 months ago, BCTC
A male student stands on a ladder to run wires along the joists of the house
3 male students stand on a ladder to run wires along the joists of the house
Two male students stand on a ladder to run wires along the joists of the house
A male student is in the basement of the house identifying wires
A female student stands on a ladder
Big news for Jacob! 🎉 As an Early Childhood Education senior, he’s spent years preparing for a future in teaching. Back in January, we shared how his elementary school teacher sparked his passion—now, he’s taken that inspiration a step further. His very own children’s book has been published! Jacob’s journey from student to author is truly inspiring. Check out the full story and celebrate this amazing milestone with him! 🔗 Read more: https://berkscareer.com/2025/03/27/ece-senior-publishes-book/
3 months ago, BCTC
A male teacher is sitting on a chair in front of young students, sharing a book
Digging Into Real-World Experience! 🚧 Heavy Equipment Operations students toured Berg Construction’s Camp Camino job site, gaining hands-on insight into employer expectations, job site safety, and cutting-edge tech like drones for mapping and grading. This experience reinforced the skills and work ethic needed for success in the field! 📸 Courtesy of Tori Keech, Berg Construction
3 months ago, BCTC
A group of male students stand at a dirt field
A group of male students stand at a dirt field
A group of male students stand at a dirt field overlooking trees
A group of male students look at a komat'su digger
A group of male students look at a komat'su digger
A group of male students look at a komat'su digger while a tour guide talks
A group of male students stand at a dirt field
A group of male students pose for a photo with a digger
Cosmetology students are expanding their expertise to serve all clients! The latest skill in their toolkit? Beard trimming! From shaping to detailing, they’re perfecting techniques to deliver precision and style. Who’s ready for a fresh new look? 💈
3 months ago, BCTC
Female student uses a beard trimmer to shape the beard of a sitting male client
Female student uses a trimmer to shape the beard of a sitting male client
Female student uses scissors to shape the beard of a sitting male client
Female student uses scissors to shape the beard of a sitting male client
Before the competition kicked off, Culinary Arts students had the opportunity to demonstrate their knife skills ahead of yesterday’s Wilson Iron Chef event. Under the guidance of Chef Blatt, they showcased precision, technique, and control!
3 months ago, BCTC
a group of 2 males and 2 females, dressed in white shirts and black aprons, stand together as a group
Welding Meets Work Ethic 🔥 Logan, a Level 3 Welding student from Brandywine Heights, grew up honing his repair skills on his family’s 150-acre dairy farm. That farm-grown work ethic, combined with the welding skills he’s sharpened at BCTC, has prepared him to tackle cryogenic tank welding at AES LLC in Kutztown with precision and confidence. See how Logan’s skills are paying off ➡️ berkscareer.com/2025/03/19/welding-success/
3 months ago, BCTC
Male student dressing in a welding jacket and helmet sits at a table
Trade Show Success! 🛍️ Business Management & Entrepreneurship students turned the LGI into a bustling marketplace during their spring trade show! Students from all programs got a taste of the business world, "shopping" with virtual credit cards provided by Virtual Enterprise International (VEI) and scoring some impressive deals on the company’s e-commerce site. With one-on-one personal service and expert advice from BME students, the "shoppers" navigated the tradeshow like pros. What a great way to sharpen those entrepreneurial skills and boost those revenue goals!
3 months ago, BCTC
Students sitting at desks and standing pose for a group photo
3 male students pose in front of their powerpoint presentation
A group of students stand in front of a powerpoint presentation
Students roam around BCTC's large group instruction room
Building Confidence, One Course at a Time! NTHS students sharpened their professional skills at the 2nd annual Etiquette Dinner! 🍽️ Michael True, President of Intrueition, shared insights on first impressions, networking at after-hours business events, and formal dinner etiquette—preparing students to make a lasting impact in any setting. A big thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: Advanced Comfort Specialist East Penn Aceitium Avanceon Schlouch Inc.
3 months ago, BCTC
A full dining room of people stare at a presentation
A male student stands in front of a podium to give a speech
Photo shows a flower arrangement next to a "Thank You Sponsors!" sign
A female student stands in front of a podium to give a speech
Student shakes hands with the program presenter
A group of young professionals sit around a table
IMG_1825A full dining room of people stare at a presentation
Student shakes hands with the program presenter
Swing by and Meet BCTC at the Home Run Expo! ⚾ What an exciting event! BCTC is proud to be part of the Home Builders Association of Berks “Home Run Building and Trades Expo” this year! Where: Redner’s Event Center at FirstEnergy Stadium When: 3/14 | 10AM-6PM 3/16 | 11AM-4PM Stop by and discover how high schoolers can get a head start in the construction trades. From carpentry to cabinetry, plumbing to painting — see how BCTC is building bright futures!
3 months ago, BCTC
Students standing at booth of a trade show
Shamrocks, Sunshine, and Saving Lives! 🍀 Jezika, Isabella, Jackie, and Nicole, from Health Occupations, struck gold with another successful blood drive—proving that a little Irish luck (and a lot of hard work) can make a big difference! Their efforts helped collect 40 units of blood for the Miller Keystone Blood Center. ❤️ A huge thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and made this possible.
3 months ago, BCTC
4 Health Occupations students, who organized the event, pose for a photo
Student sitting down in a chair, getting blood drawn.
Student sitting down in a chair, getting blood drawn.
Student sitting down in a chair, getting blood drawn.
Student sitting down in a chair, getting blood drawn.
Student sitting down in a chair, getting blood drawn.
From Flat Sheets to Full Install! 🔧 Remember those flat sheets of metal our HVAC/R students were transforming into ductwork, hangers, and a plenum a few weeks ago? Well… they’ve officially moved in! This week, our HVAC crew was busy installing their custom-built pieces into the student-built house — and it’s coming together! From cutting and bending to fitting and securing, they’re crushing it every step of the way
3 months ago, BCTC
HVAC Students pose with some ductwork
HVAC Students pose while installing hangers
HVAC Students pose with some ductwork
HVAC Students pose with some ductwork
HVAC Students pose with some ductwork
HVAC Students pose with installing hangers
Splitting Hairs? No Problem! Precision Machining Technology students are taking accuracy to the next level — setting up lathes to machine parts with a tolerance as small as a quarter of the width of a human hair! 👀Mastering precision like this takes focus, training, and dedication — and our students are up for the challenge!
3 months ago, BCTC
A student is setting up a lath in our Machine shop
A student is setting up a lath in our Machine shop
A student is setting up a lath in our Machine shop
A student is setting up a lath in our Machine shop
A student is setting up a lath in our Machine shop
Safety in Action! 🔥 Protective Services students took the lead in fire safety training, teaming up with Sports Medicine & Rehabilitative Therapy students for a hands-on learning experience! From understanding fire behavior to properly using a fire extinguisher, these future first responders and healthcare professionals worked together to build critical safety skills. Great job to all the students involved—this collaboration highlights the importance of emergency preparedness in every field!
3 months ago, BCTC
Student uses fire extinguisher to put out a controlled fire
Student uses fire extinguisher to put out a controlled fire
Student uses fire extinguisher to put out a controlled fire
Student uses fire extinguisher to put out a controlled fire
Student uses fire extinguisher to put out a controlled fire
Level 3 Health Occupations students have officially wrapped up their clinical experience at Berks Heim, an essential milestone in their Nurse Aide Training journey! Through hands-on learning, they’ve gained invaluable real-world experience in patient care, teamwork, and professionalism. Now, it’s time for the next big step—the certification exam! 📝💪 Wishing our students the best of luck as they prepare to become Certified Nurse Aides and take their first steps into the healthcare field.
3 months ago, BCTC
Student posing holding a food tray
Students who were going through Nurse Aide Training pose together
Student showing off her feeding skills
Student dressed in a hazmat suite