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Spring/Summer 2017
Nicholas Tomko
Mechatronics Engineering Technology (West Campus) FLEETWOOD SD
“BCTC gave me a great head start on my future goals.”
BCTC Credentials Earned:
Technical Academy Student | National Technical Honor Soci-
ety | OSHA Industry Certifica-
tion | BCTC Student of the Quarter | BCTC Perfect Attendance Award
Technical Academy: Enrolled at BCTC and RACC
while in high school. Completed RACC college
courses at BCTC during sophomore and junior years. Completed additional courses on the RACC campus during senior year. Earned transferrable college credits while in high school.
BCTC Experience / Activities: Completed a co-op assignment at East Penn Manufacturing as an Electrical Mechanical Technician through BCTC’s Work-Based Learning program.
District / Community Activities: Varsity Golf Team
Plans after Graduation: Attend RACC to major in mechatronics and then attend Penn State Berks to major in electrical mechanical engineering to become an engineer.
Jalissa Towles
Health Related Technology
(East Campus)
CONRAD WEISER SD
“At BCTC I had an amazing expe-
rience. BCTC has taught me
many different diagnostic and
therapeutic skills that I will use
in my future and has helped build
my communication and leadership
skills in many ways. I met many dif-
ferent people from all around Berks
County. BCTC has helped me look back on
the past, focus on the present, and look forward to my future.”
BCTC Credentials Earned: BLS Healthcare Provider | Heartsaver First Aid | OSHA Industry Certification | BCTC Student of the Quarter | BCTC Perfect Attendance Award
BCTC Experience / Activities: HOSA President & Vice President | HOSA State’s 2016 – 4th, 2017 – 1st
District / Community Activities: Girls Basketball | Mini Thon | Girls Soccer Manager | Big Brothers Big Sisters
Plans after Graduation: Attend Bloomsburg University to major in medical imaging to become an x-ray technician with future plans to earn credentials in radiation therapy and ultrasound.
Evan Velez
Horticulture
(East Campus) GOVERNOR MIFFLIN SD “BCTC has helped increase my knowl- edge of Horticulture / Landscaping and has given me an idea of what to expect in the real world while working in my industry.”
BCTC Credentials Earned: OSHA Industry Certifica- tion | BCTC Student of the Quarter | BCTC Perfect Attendance Award
BCTC Experience / Activities: FFA President | Regional Small Engine Competition 2015 & 2016
District / Community Activities: Stage Crew, Boy Scouts
Plans after Graduation: Attend Pennsylvania College of Technology (Williamsport, PA) to major in land- scaping. Future plans to start a landscaping business.
Garrisson Webb
Cabinetry &
Wood Technology
(East Campus)
ANTIETAM SD
“My favorite part of
BCTC is being able
to plan and build
projects with wood.
I have always loved
building ever since I was a
kid. This brilliant experience
has given me hands-on learning to
get me ready to work hard for an employer.”
BCTC Credentials Earned: National Technical Honor Society |NCCER Certification| OSHA Industry Certification | BCTC Student of the Quarter | BCTC Perfect Attendance Award
BCTC Experience / Activities: PBA Member District / Community Activities: Bowling | Assisted
Antietam School District
Plans after Graduation: Enter the workforce in the woodworking field and secure a position in cabinetry with the opportunity for advancement.
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