Computer Technology Graduate: Westmoreland 'Changed My Life'
As a single father to a young daughter, Rick Bruce was working for a moving company when he decided he wanted to go to college to study computers.
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Westmoreland County Community College Cuts Ribbon on Renovated Public Safety Training Center
Friday, August 17th, 2018The renovation of the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) was designed to improve areas of the building that service training of first responders.
Single father of 4 says degree, KEYS program changed his life
Thursday, June 28th, 2018When Merle Barkley Jr. enrolled in the Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration program, he had lost his house and was raising four children on his own. Now, he has a degree and a new career.
Medical Healthcare Management students on path to 'a career, not a job'
Wednesday, June 20th, 2018These students in HCM 250, Diagnostic Medical Coding, are unique. In fact, only one of them would be considered a traditional student who came to college after high school and is seeking her first degree.
Electrical Utility Technology Grads Hired by West Penn Power
Monday, June 18th, 2018Twenty-five new lines employees hired by West Penn Power are recent graduates of a utility training partnership between Westmoreland County Community College and FirstEnergy.