Adult students make the cut at CCIU barber program
Jessica Hernandez gives barbering instructor Drew Givler a haircut in the barbershop at TCHS Brandywine.
DOWNINGTOWN — As Jessica Hernandez was browsing online for information about barbering certifications, she came across the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) barbering program for adults.
One of several adult education programs organized by the CCIU, the Brandywine Barber School operates...
Franklin Mint donates $5,000 to CCIU holiday charity event
Students and staff at TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus accept a $5,000 donation from FMFCU for Holiday Hope Chest. Left to right: Marissa Nadachowski, Hailey Maxwell, Leon Spencer, Michael Sheils, Noah Ramagano, Brian Hughes, Patty Knecht.
DOWNINGTOWN — It was only the second week of November, but the spirit of the holidays was already palpable at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s...
TCHS student wins $15K scholarship
Gilberto Correa placed first in the HVAC category at the Pennsylvania SkillsUSA competition in April. He will be attending the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky in June.
DOWNINGTOWN – Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge Campus student Gilberto Correa didn’t want to get his hopes up.
As a first place finisher in the HVAC category at the SkillsUSA...
County’s top speller to be named Monday
Pictured here, is 2014 Chester County Spelling Bee Champion Jacob George from St. Norbert School who out-spelled the other students to earn the title. The 2015 Chester County Spelling Bee will take place on Monday, February 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and will be live streamed on CCiTV.
DOWNINGTOWN – Who is Chester County’s top speller? That question will be answered on Monday, February 9 at...
Thousand attend Chesco College Fair
The Exton Square Mall hosted the Chester County College Fair, Monday. More than 5,000 students and parents attended the event.
EXTON — More than 5,000 high school students and their parents shopped for higher education at the Exton Square Mall on Oct.27 when representatives from over 225 colleges nationwide gathered for the 2014 Chester County College Fair. Attendees were able to travel from...
County schools argue for fair schools funding
Chester County Intermediate Unit executive director, Dr. Joseph O’Brien, welcomes attendees of the local videoconference event, bringing school officials from across the region to discuss the state’s current funding formula.
DOWNINGTOWN — School leaders and educators across Pennsylvania participated in the virtual kick-off of the Campaign for Fair Education Funding on September 30. Dozens...
