October Newsletter
UBCTS Faculty and Students Return to Normal!
UBCTS Enhances Partnership with IBEW Local 375
UBCTS Carpentry Alum Receives Promotion
Congratulations to Najomi Pueralta-Medina for being promoted to Shearing Foreperson at Klover Contracting. She is a UBCTS and Quakertown High School graduate. Najomi began her career at Klover Contracting during her senior year as part of the UBCTS Coop Program
UBCTS Students Work on Amazing Projects
UBCTS Auto Collision student Julia Kemmerer joins Kirban Customs as part of her cooperative education placement. Owner Darrell Kirban, her mother Michelle and Julia are pictured in front of a recent boat restoration and painting project.
It's Never Too Early for Career Exploration
Pennridge Instructional Coaches and Elementary School Counselor help promote career exploration opportunities at UBCTS. Stay tuned for the video!
Health Care Careers Brings COVID-19 Precautions to a New Level
The Health Care Careers program at UBCTS makes the best of pandemic precautions!
UBCTS Electrical Alumni join IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
UBCTS places many students into Local 375 of the IBEW. UBCTS alumni Dalton Dupont, John Snyder, and Hunter Lindley are completing their apprenticeship at the training center.
Brandon Bradley Joins Thompson Toyota
Brandon Bradley and his parents meet with Chris Millili of the Thompson Organization for a tour and placement in the Cooperative Education Program. Brandon is a UBCTS Auto Collision student and is a Pennridge senior.
Caleb Dahlinger Joins Sigma Controls
Caleb Dahlinger is welcomed to Sigma Controls by owner Steve Keim as part of his Cooperative Education placement. Steven is enrolled in the UBCTS Mechatronics Program and attends Pennridge HS. Mr.Dahlinger joins in a company tour and placement meeting.
UBCTS Welcomes Steven Sullivan
UBCTS welcomes Mr. Steven Sullivan! The Auto Collision students are excited to continue their work in the lab!
HVAC and Plumbing Students Help Keep Staff Safe
UBCTS HVAC-R & Plumbing students install hands-free water fountains as part of their program of study in order to keep our students and faculty safe.
Melanie Strouse Joins Pipersville Garden Center
UBCTS and Pennridge Senior Melanie Strouse begins her Cooperative Education experience at Pipersville Garden Center. Mentor Mr. Bob Walters and Mr. Strouse join the meeting to establish a training plan and agreement
Ray Slifer Continues His Placement at Bracalente Manufacturing Group
Ray Slifer has worked at Bracalente Manufacturing Group since May of 2019 as part of our school to work program. He is senior Machining Technologies student from the Quakertown school district.
Jimmy Edwards Joins Leck Waste Services
Jimmy Edwards joins Leck Waste Services as part of the UBCTS School to Work Program. Jimmy is in the Diesel Technology program and attends Pennridge High School.
Sam Lewis Joins Montgomery Cycle Center
Sam Lewis joins Montgomery Cycle Center as part of our Cooperative Education Program. Sam is in Small Engine Technology and attends Pennridge High School.
Law Enforcement Students Help Maintain Order
Law Enforcement students working patrol on this beautiful day!
Post-secondary Options at the Automotive Training Center
Automotive Training Center Scholarship test is scheduled for October 15th at 5:30pm in Warminster. Earn a 25, 50 or 100% scholarship. UBCTS has done extremely well with this test in the past. See your UBCTS instructor if interested as seating is limited due to Covid.
PennDOT Opportunities
PennDOT Winter Maintenance Program has more than 700 temporary equipment operator jobs available in Pennsylvania this winter. Other winter jobs include mechanics, tradesmen helpers, welders, and dispatchers. Details and applications are available on their website
Michael Herrera, Ed.D.
Email: mherrera@ubtech.org
Website: www.ubtech.org
Phone: 215-795-2911
Twitter: @mherreracte