Middle school students from around county battle it out in Knowledge Bowl

2023 Knowledge Bowl winners, Patton Middle School’s 8A Team. On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, middle school students from across Chester County gathered at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus to test their knowledge in the Chester County Knowledge Bowl, which was coordinated and hosted by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). Similar to the CCIU’s Chester County Academic...

TCHS students learn interviewing skills, get jobs

Austin Gobber, a senior automotive service student from the Coatesville Area School District, is interviewed. (back) Dalton Myers, a senior engine technology student from the Coatesville Area School District, is interviewed by representatives from Fred Beans Family of Dealerships. DOWNINGTOWN — One word not commonly used to describe a job interview is fun. However, if you were to ask students...

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...

Kennett student wins state & qualifies to national tech. competition

Correa awarded a $15k scholarship to Northwestern Ohio University, $2,500 scholarship to Penn State College of Technology & Kobalt multi-drive wrench Gilberto Correa, a senior at Kennett High School, won first place in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) at the 48th Annual SkillsUSA Pennsylvania Competition, held in Hershey in April. With this first place finish,...

Carr wins District 4/5 SkillsUSA title

Allison Carr won first place in the district four and five automotive service competition held at Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School. She will advance to compete in the state SkillsUSA Leadership Competition in April. DOWNINGTOWN — Forty-eight Technical College High School (TCHS) students were awarded medals in the district four and five SkillsUSA competitions held at Cumberland...

TCHS Open House, Jan. 28

TCHS provides students with authentic learning experiences in their chosen fields of study. This fall, culinary arts students worked with Penn London Elementary School for a special field trip opportunity. PENN — Aspiring chefs, cosmetologists, nurses and engineers, among others, are encouraged to explore career and technical opportunities at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s...

Photos of pets with Santa at TCHS, Nov 29

The Veterinary Science program at the Technical College High School is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of veterinary medicine. Students interact with animals in and out of the classroom, job shadow and attend clinics with local veterinarians. DOWNINGTOWN — On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus Veterinary Science and Early Childhood...