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BCTC Spring/Summer 2017
Desiree Giraldi
Culinary Arts (West Campus)
GOVERNOR MIFFLIN SD
“The best thing about BCTC is how you are able to learn
things hands-on, not every-
thing is in a classroom. BCTC
has helped prepare me for starting at the Culinary Institute of America with their curriculum.”
BCTC Credentials Earned:
ServSafe: Manager Course | Chef Apprentice | OSHA Indus- try Certification | BCTC Perfect Attendance Award
BCTC Experience / Activities: FCCLA 2016 - States – Gold Medal, Nationals - Silver Medal
District / Community Activities: National Honor Society | Chorus
Plans after Graduation: Attend the Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY) to major in culinary arts and earn a bachelor’s degree in business management. Future plans to become a restaurant owner.
Jordan Goldstein
IT Networking (East Campus)
EXETER SD
“I like that BCTC has helped me learn the skills I need to further my edu- cation in this field. Everyone may learn the same thing, but in the
end how you use it makes you unique.”
BCTC Credentials Earned:
Technical Academy Student | MTA - Security Fundamentals | OSHA Industry Certification | BCTC Perfect Attendance Award
Technical Academy: Enrolled at BCTC and RACC while in high school. Completed RACC college courses at BCTC. Earned college credits towards a degree.
Experience / Activities: Job Shadowed at LYNX Technology (Wyomissing, PA)
District / Community Activities: Volunteer at Elmcroft Senior Living Center (Reading, PA)
Plans after Graduation: Attend East Stroudsburg University (East Stroudsburg, PA) to major in computer security.
Future plans to work in network security in private industry.
Dylan Haas
Computerized Machining (West Campus)
SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SD
“I like the access to advanced machinery and great teachers. Since 10th grade, BCTC has been my home full of friends that I call family.”
BCTC Credentials Earned: NIMS
Certifications: Benchwork, Layout, Turning, Milling, Drill Press, Measurement & Safety, CNC Turning, CNC Turning Operator, CNC Milling, CNC Milling Operator | OSHA Industry Certification | BCTC Perfect Attendance Award
BCTC Experience / Activities: Completing a co-op assignment at American Machine (Orwigsburg, PA) as a machinist through BCTC’s Work-Based Learning program. Worked with classmates to design, develop, and fabricate awards for “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” video contest. Awards were given out county wide to winning contestants. SkillsUSA 2017 States – Gold Medal
District / Community Activities: Band | Agriculture Club Plans after Graduation: Enter the workforce as a manual
machinist at American Machine (Orwigsburg, PA).
Rece Harman
Sports Medicine
& Rehabilitation Therapy
(East Campus)
GOVERNOR MIFFLIN SD
“I like the hands-on experi-
ence I get in the shop. My ex- perience while attending BCTC
has helped prepare me for the
work force as well as helping me decide what career path I will pursue.”
BCTC Credentials Earned: National Technical Honor Society | Basic Life Support | Heart Saver First Aid | OSHA Industry Certification | BCTC Student of the Quarter | BCTC Perfect Attendance Award
District / Community Activities: Basketball
Plans after Graduation: Attend Alvernia University to major in occupational therapy.
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