One of the many resources Mrs. Pascucci and Mrs. Simon provide to their students is future career planning. We, along with the rest of the Deer Lakes High School staff, always have the mission in mind to shape our students into our future leaders who will dominate the ever-changing and vast workforce. Below are extensive resources to help you plan for your career.
Military Visits at Deer Lakes
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PA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
The National Guard is a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces. Composed of National Guard military members and units from each state, the District of Columbia, and the territories of Guam and the Virgin Islands, the National Guard can be deployed or mobilized for federal and domestic missions.
For students interested in the PA Army National Guard, see the following flyers for more information on their Tuition Programs and ROTC Minuteman Scholarship.
You can also reach out to our local PA Army National Guard Recruiter:
SGT Joshua Ridgeway
Recruiting & Retention NCO
PA Army National Guard
100 Robinson Centre Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
E-mail: joshua.j.ridgeway.mil@army.mil
Office: 412-807-1060
Cell: 304-780-0596
AIR FORCE
The Department of the Air Force was created with the signing of the National Security Act of 1947. The Air Force’s missions are broken down into Air and Space Superiority, Global Attack, Rapid Global Mobility, Precision Engagement, Information Superiority and Agile Combat Support. There are approximately 310,000 Active Duty airmen currently serving across the globe with an additional 71,400 airmen serving in the Air Force Reserve.
For students interested in the US Air Force, see the following:
Or contact our local US Air Force Recruiter:
SSGT Courtney D. Casella
EA Recruiter
U.S. Air Force
311th Air Force Recruiting Squadron
200 Monroeville Mall
Suite 285
Monroeville, PA 15146
E-mail: Courtney.casella.1@us.af.mil
Office/Fax: 412-373-4799
Cell: 724-448-0587
ARMY
The U.S. Army was created on June 3, 1784 by the Congress of the Confederation at the end of the Revolutionary War. "To fight and win America's wars," the Army exists to organize, equip, and train forces “for the conduct of prompt and sustained combat operations on land.”The U.S. Army operates with an active component and two reserve components: the United States Army Reserve and the Army National Guard. There are just under 500,000 soldiers serving actively in the U.S. Army today and another 550,000 serving in the reserve components.
For students interested in the US Army, contact our local US Army Recruiters:
SSG Ivan A. Toledo
U.S. Army
Butler Recruiting Station
101 Clearview Circle
Suite 505
Butler, PA 16001
E-mail: Ivan.a.toledo.mil@army.mil
Office: 724-283-0814
Cell: 724-406-5548
Fax: 724-282-9832
SSG Andrew N. Alimonda
U.S. Army
Butler Army Recruiting Station
101 Clearview Circle
Suite 505
Butler, PA 16001
E-mail: andrew.n.alimonda.mil@army.mil
Office: 724-283-0814
Cell: 814-203-2619
Fax: 724-282-9832
COAST GUARD
The Coast Guard was established on Aug. 4, 1790. The Coast Guard is charged with maritime security, safety, and stewardship. While the Coast Guard operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, during times of war, it can be transferred to the Department of the Navy, as it did in WWI and WWII. The Coast Guard is comprised of approximately 40,000 active duty personnel supported by an additional 7,000 reservists.
For students interested in the US Coast Guard Reserve, see the following:
Or contact one of our local US Coast Guard Reserve Recruiters:
MEC John R. McNally
US Coast Guard
Recruiting Office
4700 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
E-mail: john.r.mcnally@uscg.mil
Office: 858-353-9240
MARINES
The U.S. Marine Corps was created on Nov. 10, 1775. It is a combined-arms task force known for its focus on aggressiveness and the offensive. The Marines have been central in developing groundbreaking tactics for maneuver warfare; they can be credited with the development of helicopter insertion doctrine and modern amphibious assault. There are approximately 186,000 Marines actively serving today, with another 40,000 Marines serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.
For students interested in the US Marines, contact our local US Marines Recruiter:
SGT Joseph Williams
Sergeant / Recruiter
U.S. Marines
101 Clearview Circle
Suite 505
Butler, PA 16001
E-mail: joseph.williams@marines.usmc.
Office/Cell: 878-250-0540
NAVY
The U.S. Navy was founded on October 13, 1775, with the Department of the Navy established in 1798. The Navy's mission is to “maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas," and it does so with warfare specialties that include aviation, surface warfare, nuclear submarines, special forces and support services. There are approximately 341,000 sailors serving actively in the U.S. Navy today with an additional 59,000 reserve personnel.
For students interested in the US Navy or the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) see the following:
Or contact our local US Navy Recruiter:
MM2 Haoran Wang
U.S. Navy
4850 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
E-mail: haoran.wang.mil@us.navy.mil
Office: 412-364-1658
Cell: 412-639-3550
Fax: 412-364-1415
APPLYING TO MILITARY ACADEMIES
Applying to a military academy is much more involved than applying to a college or university. There are numerous steps that must be taken and deadlines that must be met. Visit the websites below to see the application steps for each branch.
§7908 ARMED FORCES RECRUITER ACCESS TO STUDENT RECRUITING INFORMATION
NOTE: In order for any Junior and Senior student to be excluded from the list that we are required, by law, to give to military recruiters (see code below), a "Military Recruitment - Release of Info. Waiver Form", which will be mailed home to every Junior and Senior student and also sent via e-mail blast to 11th & 12th grade students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) the first week of school, must be completed and turned in by the designated deadline at the beginning of every school year. If it is not received by the designated deadline, the student's information will be included on the list given to all military recruiters October 1st.
FORM→ MILITARY RECRUITMENT - RELEASE OF INFORMATION WAIVER.pdf
TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE LIST SENT TO MILITARY RECRUITERS, THIS FORM NEEDED TO BE TURNED IN TO THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE BY NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 2024.
TITLE 20 UNITED STATES CODE § 7908 (2005)
§7908. Armed Forces recruiter access to student recruiting information
(a) Policy.
(1) Access to student recruiting information. Notwithstanding section 444(a)(5)(B) of the General Education Provisions Act [ 20 USCS §§ 1232g(a)(5)(B)] and except as provided in paragraph (2), each local educational agency receiving assistance under this Act [ 20 USCS §§6301 et seq.] shall provide, on a request made by military recruiters or an institution of higher education, access to secondary school students names, addresses, and telephone listings.
(2) Consent. A secondary school student or the parent of the student may request that the student’s name, address, and telephone listing described in paragraph (1) not be released without prior written parental consent, and the local educational agency or private school shall notify parents of the option to make a request and shall comply with any request.
(3) Same access to students. Each local educational agency receiving assistance under this Act [20 USCS §§ 6301 et seq.] shall provide military recruiters the same access to secondary school students as is provided generally to post-secondary educational institutions or to prospective employers of those students.
(b) Notification. The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall, not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 [enacted Jan. 8, 2002], notify principals, school administrators, and other educators about the requirements of this section.
(c) Exception. The requirements of this section do not apply to a private secondary school that maintains a religious objection to service in the Armed Forces if the objection is verifiable through the corporate or other organizational documents or materials of that school.
(d) Special rule. A local educational agency prohibited by Connecticut State law (either explicitly by statute or through statutory interpretation by the State Supreme Court or State Attorney General) from providing military recruiters with information or access as required by this section shall have until May 31, 2002, to comply with that requirement.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM
U.S. federal law requires all males to register with the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18th birthday. It is a young man's civic duty and legal obligation to regiser with Selective Service. Registration with the Selective Service applies to virtually all men living in the United States. Registration is quick, easy and it's the law. Online registration is encouraged and is available from any mobile device at https://www.sss.gov/home/registration.. You can also register at any US Post Office or here is a PDF Fillable Form: U.S. Selective Service System Registration Form.pdf
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Are you interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunities for growth and development? If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, UPMC invites you to explore the opportunity to become a Medical Assistant.
UPMC has teamed up with the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) in a commitment to bring more skilled respiratory therapists to our region. You could have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community, saving and improving the quality of your patients’ lives.
NO OFF SEASON SPORTS TRAINING FACILITY IS HIRING!
FOX'S PIZZA DEN IS HIRING!
DEER LAKES BOWL
Deer Lakes Bowl is hiring part-time cooks for evenings & weekends. Flexible schedule. Starting at $13.00/hr. Click here for a flyer with more information!
HAMMER'S FROZEN CUSTARD & SUBS IS HIRING!
THE PITTSBURGH FIELD CLUB IN FOX CHAPEL IS HIRING!
THE PITTSBURGH ZOO & AQUARIUM IS HIRING FOR THE SUMMER!
The Zoo is actively seeking candidates for the following career-focused positions:
Seasonal Positions:
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE POSITIONS, CHECK THEIR WEBSITE
Click HERE for the application. After you complete it, e-mail it to HR@pittsburghzoo.org
CHIPOTLE IS HIRING!
McDONALD'S IS HIRING
DUNHAM'S IS HIRING!
GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL IS HIRING SWIM INSTRUCTORS
TACO BELL IS HIRING!
JERRY SCHWICKRATH WINDOW CLEANING & MAINTENANCE IS HIRING!
THE DOG HOUSE GROOM & BOARD IS HIRING!
THE EARLY YEARS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER IS HIRING
EAT'N PARK HOSPITALITY GROUP JOB OPPORTUNITIES
JERSEY MIKE'S IS HIRING!
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TACO BELL IS HIRING!
CHICK-FIL-A IS HIRING!
SIMPLY SUBS IS HIRING!
SHEETZ IS HIRING!
An internship is a great way to get experience in a career field of your choice. Typically, internships are unpaid and offered for the purpose of resume building and experience. Below are some internships in and around the Pittsburgh area:
Most internships require you to be 18 years old and pursing a degree in a natural science.
Visit website pittsburghzoo for more information & how to apply.
The Summer Zoo Teen Program: This Volunteer program is for teens ages 14-17, who are interested in animals and conservation. It is designed to give teens a glimpse into what it is like to work in a zoo setting, as well as teach them the importance of sharing conservation messages. Zoo Teens volunteer once a week, from 9:30am-4:00 pm for a span of six weeks. https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/volunteer/
Requirements:
Zoo Teen Activities include:
All prospective Zoo Teens will be interviewed in person prior to acceptance into the program. The 2024 Zoo Teen Program will run from June 18, 2024 – July 27, 2024. Dates are subject to change.
For more information, please contact the Volunteer Services Manager at volunteer@pittsburghzoo.org.
Expand your horizons, meet interesting people, and surround yourself with some of civilization’s greatest achievements. Whether you work with the public or behind the scenes, volunteering or interning with one of the four Carnegie Museums offers the opportunity to share your passion, gain work experience in a creative environment, support the community, explore your potential, learn something new, and make new friends. All volunteers and interns enjoy free admission to all four museums; a subscription to CARNEGIE magazine; discounts on parking, classes, food services and gift shops; networking, recognition, enrichment and social opportunities; and education sessions and training. carnegiemuseums
CCAC now offers training for a Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Classes meet at CCAC's Boyce Campus. CCAC's curriculum prepares students to take the CDL Class A knowledge, skills, and road tests. Train for a Pennsylvania Class A CDL License in eight weeks!
The knowledge test covers general knowledge, combination vehicles, air brakes, hazardous materials, tankers, and double-triples. The skills test requires performing a pre-trip inspection and various backing and parking maneuvers. The road test consists of driving a predetermined route.
The curriculum also covers:
Before taking the CDL Class A course, students must successfully complete the CDL Class A prerequisite course (Part 1) and also pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
SIGN UP FOR THE CDL PROGRAM TODAY!
Classes begin monthly. For more information email Rick Susalla at rsusalla3@ccac.edu or call 412.788.7365
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Pittsburgh Job Corps Center
Outreach & Admissions
7175 Highland Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412)441-8700 Ext. 8779
E-mail: OA.Pittsburgh@jobcorps.org
Website: https://pittsburgh.jobcorps.gov/
Job Corps is a no-cost education program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic programs. Job Corps' mission is to teach them the skills they need to become employable, independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Pittsburgh Job Corps, College Sponsorship Program is affiliated with CCAC and Butler County Community College.
For more information:
SkillUp™ PA was launched to provide access to free, online job skills training to Pennsylvania residents. Courses are available on the Metrix Learning Portal and can be accessed by registering for a free account on the PA CareerLink® website.
Skillup™ PA is designed to help the Commonwealth build a workforce ecosystem that supports positive economic development. Job seekers can explore career pathways, view local job postings, register for free online learning, and receive workforce services. The initiative is being led by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and PA Careerlink®.
Writing a resume requires careful thought, research, and preparation. There are no set rules to writing a resume, only guidelines:
Students who are interested in pursuing STEM careers (science, technology, engineering & math) have lots of opportunities. The demand for talent in these fields has never been higher. Students who start learning relevant skills now will set themselves up for a successful future and excellent earning potential.
Starting with the graduating class of 2023, high school students will need to comply with Act 6 in order to graduate in the state of Pennsylvania. Previously, a statewide requirement was signed into law that stated students must attain at least a proficient score on all three of the end-of-course Keystone Exams (Algebra 1, Literature, and Biology). Now, with Act 158 being instated, students have alternative pathways to meet state graduation requirements in case they do not pass their Keystone Exams. One of these alternative pathways is the Keystone Composite Pathway and the other is the CTE Concentrator/Alternative Assessment Pathway. The Keystone Composite Pathway still focuses on a student’s score on the three individual Keystone exams, however, the CTE Concentrator/Alternative Assessment Pathway provides students with numerous routes and options for graduation compliance.
To give students as many opportunities as possible to meet the state requirement, Deer Lakes High School will now be giving the ASVAB exam to the entire junior class each fall. The ASVAB exam is an aptitude test designed to help young people align their strengths and interests with a post-secondary plan that works to their advantage. It measures a student's developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. It is also completely free. The exam takes about three hours and includes 200 items. It tests a student’s mathematics knowledge, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, and more. Following the exam, scores will be released to students and a career workshop will be held. The career workshop will include the following:
Historically, the ASVAB has been given the stereotype that it is the “military entrance exam”. While the exam does provide a score for interested students to enlist in the military, it does not automatically mean students are military-bound. The ASVAB allows students to explore a full spectrum of occupations in line with their interests and skills whether they are college, trade school, military, or work force bound. With our ever-changing workforce, Deer Lakes High School feels the ASVAB will give students the best direction possible when planning what they would like to do after high school, in addition to an alternative pathway to the PDE graduation requirement. Exam scores will not be released to the military unless the student and their parent/guardian grant permission to do so.
All State Career School 1200 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122 (412)823-1818
All-State Career School – Pittsburgh is committed to providing hands-on career education programs that are valuable in today's job market. With Welding Technician, Commercial Truck Driver Training and HVACR training programs available, our Pittsburgh location is perfect for students who want to begin a career working with their hands.
Programs: Class A CDL Preparatory, Class B CDL Driver Training, Commercial Truck Driver Training, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Welding Technology.
Barber School of Pittsburgh 1201 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 AND 5056 William Penn
Highway, Murrysview Shoppes, Monroeville, PA 15146 (412)922-1234
The Barber School of Pittsburgh’s mission is to provide quality education in the field of barbering to prepare students to pass the PA State Licensure Exam and become successfully employed in the Barber Industry.
Bella Capelli Academy 151 Wyngate Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 (412)373-6309
In the center of Monroeville’s business area and just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, Bella Capelli in Monroeville, A Paul Mitchell Partner School is the perfect place to grow as a stylist and launch your dream career. Bella Capelli Academy is one of the top beauty and cosmetology schools in Pennsylvania. If you are looking for a top beauty school near you or a destination at a cosmetology school with a nationwide network, we want to talk to you! Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics, Instructor
Bidwell Training Center 1650 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (412)402-9761
For over 50 years, Bidwell Training Center has changed lives by providing career training and academic enrichment to adults in transition. At Bidwell Training Center, we know how difficult it can be trying to make ends meet while pursuing your career goals. That’s why all our training programs are offered at no cost. Bidwell receives funding from The State of Pennsylvania, private foundations, and individual donors, making it possible for all students who are residents of Pennsylvania and who also have their high school diploma or equivalent to receive full tuition, textbooks, uniform (if applicable), and any special supplies required for training.
Programs: Chemical Laboratory, Horticulture Technology, Culinary Arts, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Coder/Biller.
Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center 652 Ridge Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (412)262-1830
The apprenticeship program at the Carpenters’ Training Center offers a four-year tuition free program in 6 different skilled crafts, Commercial Carpentry, Floor Covering, Pile Driver, Heavy Highway Construction, Millwright and Mill Cabinet. Apprentices are trained in a combination of classroom/workshop and on-the-job training. While completing the classroom/workshop training at the Training Center apprentices are learning valuable skill sets that put them on the cutting edge of the construction industry while also earning college credits towards an associate degree in carpentry. While completing the on-the-job training apprentices are earning a competitive wage along with benefits that allow them to prepare for their future".
CCAC Workforce Development CCAC operates four campuses, three centers, and one administration building throughout Allegheny County. (412)788-7507
CCAC’s Workforce Development provides training in the region’s changing and emerging industries. Programs are designed around the skills and knowledge that students need for employment and employers need for their workers to have to remain competitive.
Programs: Project Management Boot Camp, WEDNETPA Funding Program, Casino Dealer, Commercial Drivers License, Nurse Aide Training Program, Mechatronics, & Industrial Manufacturing Technician.
Douglas Education Center 130 Seventh Street, Monessen, PA 15062 (724)684-7463
The mission of Douglas Education Center is twofold. Our first responsibility is to provide students with a quality education that will develop the attitudes, skills and techniques necessary to enter and succeed in their chosen field of study. Our second responsibility is to provide prospective employers with well-trained personnel. The curricula of Douglas Education Center are designed to maintain high standards of performance upon which these future employers can depend. Douglas Education Center has the obligation to create an educational atmosphere that will not only foster the highest standards of excellence in all students, but also help these students develop an awareness of social responsibility and ethical behavior.
BEAUTY AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS: Cosmetology Program, Esthetics Program, Esthetician and Nail Technologist , Program, Massage Therapy Program SKILLED TRADES PROGRAMS: Commercial Driver's License Program, Heavy Equipment and CDL with Safety THE CREATIVE PROGRAMS: Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program, George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program
Empire Beauty School 4768 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412)516-9889
Empire Beauty School offers a variety of programs including cosmetology, esthetics/aesthetics, educator training, and nail technology. Our curriculum is designed to train future professionals in the skills they need to succeed in the cosmetology industry.
Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics/Aesthetics, Educator Training & Nail Technology.
Institute of Medical and Business Careers 133 Jefferson Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (855)773-0758
Why IMBC? For more than two decades, students have trusted IMBC with their career training. If you are looking for a trade school near Pittsburgh, look no further! You’ll experience the difference at IMBC with professional and certified instructors who care about the success of each student as you prepare for a rewarding career. Instructors and staff greet you with smiles and by your name, not a student ID number. Working parents with busy schedules can fit school into their lives with support from IMBC. We’re more than a tech or trade school in Pittsburgh; we’re a community of support waiting to help you jumpstart your career. Start training for a new dental career, healthcare career, and more.
Programs: Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting w/Phlebotomy, Medical Assisting Technician, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Office Administration, Medical Records Technician.
IUP Academy of Culinary Arts 125 South Gilpin Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 (814)938-8400
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts is recognized nationwide for its high quality. Our small class sizes, with world-class chef instructors, provide an hourly amount of hands-on production time unparalleled by any other culinary program, and our externship placement is among the best in the United States. Whether you aim to win a Food Network show—as graduate Lindsay McClain '07 did on Chopped— or work at a four- or five-star property, as many of our alumni do, IUP ACA starts you on your way to an exciting, creative career in the food industry.
Programs: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts, BS Degree programs paired with Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts.
National Personal Training Institute 5916 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (800)960-6294
The National Personal Training Institute has a class schedule to fit your life’s schedule with day, evening and weekend classes available. Upon graduation, you will be set to start your career as a certified personal trainer with a diploma that is highly respected throughout the fitness and health industry. We can even provide job placement assistance to get you started on the right path to a successful and rewarding career.
New Castle School of Trades 4117 Pulaski Road, New Castle, PA 16101 (724)964-8811
For the last 75 years, New Castle School of Trades has been helping Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia residents to get the training and hands-on expertise they need to prepare for an exciting new career in a trades field. With years of experience training skilled technicians, it has allowed NCST to develop and refine instruction methods for students while keeping our sights set firmly on the future.
Programs: Automotive Technology, Building Technology, Combination Welding, Commercial Truck Driving, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Repair, Electrical Technology, Heavy Operations Operations, Industrial Electro Mechanical Technology, Machinist Technology & Motorcycles & Power Equipment Technology.
North Hills Beauty Academy 813 West View Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (412)931-8553
We offer comprehensive programs in cosmetology and hair design, manicuring and nail design, and esthetics skin care and make-up, and an instructor’s program. We are dedicated to our student’s success during school and after graduation therefore, provide comprehensive and advanced education as standard instruction.
Programs: Cosmetology Hair Design, MUD Beauty Essentials Course, Esthetics Skin Care / Makeup, Nail Technician, Instructor Course, Advanced Courses.
Northwest Phlebotomy School 100 S. Commons #102, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (360)522-3226
Gain the skills you need for an exciting new phlebotomy career! Our two or three-day courses blend lectures and lab work to provide students with a solid knowledge base on a variety of venipuncture techniques. Our highly rated course includes anatomy and physiology, phlebotomy techniques, equipment, and considerations for patient demographics. There’s a strong emphasis on safety in the field as well, such as preventing needlestick injuries and preventing the transmission of blood borne pathogens. A one-on-one practical exam concludes the class.
Programs: Phlebotomy, IV Certification, National Phlebotomy Certification.
Ohio Technical College 1374 E. 51st Street, Cleveland, OH 44103 (800)322-7000
Ohio Tech is dedicated to providing premier technician training to prepare students for challenging and rewarding careers. This is accomplished by pursuing industry alliances, providing outstanding training resources, and focusing on the needs of individual students. The College’s goal is to remain on the leading edge of technology and to deliver the necessary technical and career skills to prepare our graduates for careers in a variety of technical specialties.
Programs: Complete Automotive, Rod & Custom Restoration, Collision Repair & Refinishing, Diesel Equipment, Motorcycle & Powersports, High Performance & Racing, Welding & Fabrication.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics 5 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA 15122 (800)444-1440
One of the first aviation maintenance schools to open it’s doors, the PIA Pittsburgh Campus is where the legacy started. Referred by many within the aviation industry as simply “The Institute”, our campus in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania boasts over 100,000 square feet of classrooms, shops, labs, and hangar space specifically designed for the most effective hands-on training environment. The equipment we provide for training includes a fleet of aircraft such as a North American Sabreliner, a Rockwell Jet Commander, 2 Beechcraft U-8's, a King-Air 90, and several other aircraft. In addition, the Pittsburgh Campus is the only PIA campus to house an FCC simulated Radio Repair Shop, specifically designed for our unique Aviation Electronics AST Degree program.
Programs: Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Electronics Technology.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science 5808 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412)362-8500
For over 75 years, our Institute has been educating, training, and preparing those who’ve wanted to pursue a career in the funeral service. Our faculty members each have their own background that provides our students with the skills required of the funeral professional. Our program is beneficial for non-traditional students who are ready to not only find their career but where they belong.
Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy 3600 Laketon Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (412)241-5155
If you are looking for a career that helps others and fulfills your needs for personal satisfaction while providing a good living, then you owe it to yourself to consider massage therapy training at the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy.
Rosedale Technical College 215 Beecham Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (844)994-1482
As a nationally recognized higher education institution and one of the top trade schools in our region, we expect students coming in to want the highest standard of education they can receive, which is what we strive to offer our students every day. If you are ready to take the next step and explore how Rosedale Tech can help you achieve the life you want, get started and schedule a tour today.
Programs: Automotive, Diesel, HVAC, Collision Repair, Industrial Electricity, Construction Electricity, Welding Technician, Truck Driving.
South Hills Beauty Academy 3269 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 (412)561-3381
We offer comprehensive programs in cosmetology and hair design, manicuring and nail design, and esthetics skin care and make-up, and an instructor’s program. We are dedicated to our student’s success during school and after graduation therefore, provide comprehensive and advanced education as standard instruction. Our advanced education classes include chemical peels and microdermabrasion, airbrush make-up and spray tanning, eyelash extensions, and other advanced classes.
Programs: Cosmetology & Hair Design, Esthetics, Skin Care & Make-up, Manicuring & Nail Design, Mudd Beauty Essentials, Instructor Programs.
Tech 25 25 Carrick Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 (412)885-4327
Our mission is to provide youth and adults with career opportunities in the event production and broadcast industry through classes, workshops, and hands-on mentoring. With this, we aim to provide education, vocational, and certification programs that lead to living-wage careers in the entertainment technology field. Career paths: Live Sound Engineer, Studio Engineer, Broadcast Engineer, Music Producer, Sound Designer, + many, many more!
Programs: Workforce Programs, Sports Broadcast Audio, Audio Basics, Video Basic, Live Sound 1, Live Sound 2.
Tech Elevator 901 Pennsylvania Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (877)606-3203
Through our Pittsburgh coding boot camp, we teach students to become software developers while helping them grow the necessary career readiness skills to transition to meaningful jobs in tech. Our industry-aligned full-stack curriculum is taught by seasoned experts and combined with our top-rated Pathway Program™ to help people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences gain the skills and confidence to land a fulfilling software engineering or developer job. That’s why we’re a leading boot camp for job placement rate in the country, with 90% of Tech Elevator grads working in a tech role within 180 days of graduation.
Trade Institute of Pittsburgh 7800 Susquehanna Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 (412)243-2970
The Trade Institute of Pittsburgh’s mission is to empower men and women with significant barriers to employment through skill building and career opportunities. We offer a 10-week tuition-free training program in masonry and carpentry, life skills courses, and social service supports. Students are matched with a career in a variety of trades or trade-related fields upon graduation.
Trade Skills: Fundamental training in masonry and carpentry skills that prepare students for work in a variety of trades or trade-related careers.
Life Skills: Life skills and social service supports help students achieve their full potential and build personal wealth. Classes include personal finance, life couching, math for the trades, resume and interview coaching, and driver’s license test preparation.
Universal Technical Institute 750 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, PA 19341 (610)458-5595
Graduating from a school with a quality reputation is important. UTI is the leading provider of training for students preparing for careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, marine, CNC machining and welding technicians. More than 220,000 students have graduated from UTI during our 55-year history. Our reputation is built on the quality of our training and instructors, our industry relationships as well as the success that UTI graduates experience in their careers.
Core Programs: Automotive, Motorcycles, Diesel, Marine, Collision Repair, Welding, CNC Machining, Aviation Maintenance, Wind Power, HVACR, Air Frame & Power Plant, Energy Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Non-Destructive Testing, Robotics & Automation.
Vet Tech Institute Pittsburgh 125 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412)391-7021
Vet Tech Institute offers an 18-month program for students seeking the core skills to prepare for entry into the veterinary care field. The curriculum, facilities, on-site kennel, cohort instruction, and experienced faculty are all designed for student success. The curriculum design builds knowledge and skills to start a veterinary technician career through a specific sequence of instruction and skills practice. Course content covers a broad range of topics and complies with the AVMA's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) standards. Working hands-on with animals on-site throughout the program is essential to the curriculum. The learning facilities include well-equipped laboratories, surgical suites, animal-friendly classrooms, radiography suites, and on-site kennels.
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UNION APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS |
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 9 PA Union https://local9pa.com/training-education
Operating Engineers & Mechanics https://www.wpaoperators.org/
Western PA Labors’ Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program https://www.laborpa.org/apprenticeship
Finishing Trades Institute of Western PA https://www.hilldistrict.org/events/finishing-trades-institute
Ironworkers Local 3 Apprenticeship Program https://www.iwlocal3.com/
Plumbers Local Union #27 https://www.ua27.org/
Roofers Local #37 https://pittsburghunionroofers.com/
Sheet Metal Workers’ Local #12 Apprenticeship Program http://www.smlocal12.org/
I.B.E.W. Local #5 https://ibewlocal5jatc.org/
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Powering America’s Certified Electrical Apprenticeship Program is a debt-free career option and offers hands-on and classroom instruction, college credits and wages and benefits during training. Certified electrical apprenticeships are the first step in the path leading to careers in this industry. Powering America’s apprenticeships offer a superior education, at little or no cost to the students, and full time work as electricians, line workers and telecommunications technicians.
New Century Careers provides tuition-free training in the high-demand industry of precision machining and manufacturing. The M2K program trains you with the necessary skills to become a machine operator or entry-level machinist. They also provide career readiness and placement assistance into SWPA manufacturing companies. M2K is a PA state registered pre-apprenticeship program. There are three training locations including Pittsburgh (South Side), Latrobe (EWCTC) and McKeesport.
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