Eight of our culinary students volunteered with Mr. Whisel at the Brethren Church for Breezewood Trucker Traveler Ministry today to make Pumpkin Rolls as part of a BCTC community service project. A job well done!
Our Livestock Judging Team earned a silver team award at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana!
Individually, Asah Barkman and Rylee Grimes were bronze winners and Kaidyn Jones and Trey Myers were silver award winners!
Congratulations to Mr. Myers and his FFA students on their NATIONAL success!!!
https://convention.ffa.org/
The Bedford County Technical Center is offering a free FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion Night on Monday, March 4, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the computer lab the Bedford County Technical Center. A representative from PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) will be on hand to help students and parents complete the FAFSA and answer any questions. This is open to high school seniors or post-secondary students and their parents. There are no reservations or appointments necessary. For more information, email sshuss@bedfordctc.org.
Welding students in Mr. Barefoot's class participate in a team building drill. Great way to develop a strong welding team of students at the start of the new school year!
We are excited to welcome students back to school for the start of the 2023-24 school year! Our first student day is Wednesday, August 23.
New student orientation will be held on Monday, August 21. Group 1 (last name A through K) will begin at 6:00 PM and Group 2 (last name L through Z) will begin at 7:00 PM.
We are looking forward to a great year!
Employment Opportunity
Assistant Director/Principal:
The Bedford County Technical Center is accepting applications for an Assistant Director/Principal. This is a full-time, 10-month position with a full benefit package. Candidate must hold either a PA K-12 Principal certification or a PA Career and Technical Administrative Director certification. In addition, the candidate must hold or be willing to obtain a cooperative education instructor certification. Prior teaching and leadership experience in a CTE setting preferred.
Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, transcripts, three reference letters, Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to Denise Mills, JOC Secretary, 195 Pennknoll Road, Everett, PA 15537. Deadline is July 21, 2023 or until filled. EOE
https://www.bedfordctc.org/page/employment-opportunities
Congratulations to our first place teams and individuals at this year's FFA state convention at Penn State!
Meat's Evaluation and Technology Team - 1st place. Members: Bailey Glass, Taylor E. Koontz, Olivia Sewalk and Maggie Siverling.
Individual placings:
1st - Taylor E. Koontz
6th - Olivia Sewalk
7th - Maggie Siverling
18th - Bailey Glass
Livestock Evaluation Team - 1st place. Members: Asah Barkman, Rylee Grimes, Kaidyn Jones, and Trey Myers.
Individual placings:
1st - Trey Myers
4th - Asah Barkman
8th - Kaidyn Jones
24th - Taylor Koontz
48th - Rylee Grimes
Agronomy:
16th - Tony Lewis
23rd - Carter Koontz
Employment Skills:
20th - Hailey Stair
Good luck to our SkillsUSA state competitors Semira Long, Emersyn Clark, and Aurora Mearkle!
Employment Opportunity - Fulltime Welding Instructor
Welding Instructor: Full-time position for the start of the 2023-24 school year. Grades 10-12. Minimum 4 years recent welding experience for those not presently holding a PA teaching certificate. AWS certification preferred and excellent communication skills required. Candidate must be able to obtain Act 34, 114, 151 background clearances and physical exam required if selected for the position.
Submit PA standard teaching application (link below), certification(s), letter of interest, resume, and references to: Bedford County Technical Center, JOC Secretary, 195 Pennknoll Road, Everett, PA 15537. Deadline is May 1, 2023 or until position is filled. EOE
https://www.bedfordctc.org/page/employment-opportunities
Voting is now open for Bedford County's What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® video contest featuring partnerships between six After 3 program middle school teams and six local manufacturers. See the videos and vote at BEDFORDCOUNTYCOOL.com
Congratulations to our 2023 Bedford County Scholastic Hall of Fame Inductees!
Emerson Clark - Vocational (Cosmetology)
Hazel Chamberlain - Academic (Welding)
Grant Ferguson - STEM (Automotive)
Our students will be inducted into the Bedford County Scholastic Hall of Fame on Thursday, May 11 along with 3 seniors from each of the other Bedford County High Schools. Congratulations!!!
SkillsUSA officers at BCTC organized a school-wide penny "war" fundraiser for the Scott family who recently lost their home in a devastating fire. Today our student leaders presented a check for $2,678 to help the family rebuild.
As part of the roof framing and coverings unit, carpentry students learn how to install roof underlayment materials and asphalt shingles.
The BCTC Education Foundation is holding a spring Chicken BBQ on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in conjunction with the 2nd Annual BCTC Car Show. To purchase tickets, stop by BCTC Monday through Friday from 8 to 4:00 or call BCTC at 814-623-2760. All proceeds will benefit the education of our BCTC students.
Due to the forecast and timing of hazardous travel conditions, the Bedford County Technical Center will be operating virtually, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Students will access their assignments on the BCTC school website by clicking on their respective program. BCTC website - https://www.bedfordctc.org/
Bedford County Technical Center will hold an OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, February 23 from 5:30-8:00 PM for parents and students who are interested in learning more about enrollment, career, school-to-work, and post-secondary opportunities.
The Bedford County Technical Center will be in session for students and staff on Friday, February 17. This date will be used as a make-up day for our December 15th snow day.
Due to the impending inclement weather, the Bedford County Technical Center will use a Flexible Instruction Day Thursday, December 22, 2022.
The Bedford County Technical Center will be operating under a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, December 16.
Due to the impending winter storm, and forecast of hazardous road conditions, the Bedford County Technical Center will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, December 15.