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The articles and statistics included here provide insight into the benefits of two-year schools. Please take a moment to read about the advantages that a school such as Penn Commercial can provide for many graduating seniors.

2008 Fact book statistics:

U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Washington, D.C.  Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Tomorrow’s Jobs,” 2006 and projected 2016. Available online at: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Did you know that the projected percentage increase of jobs requiring a post-secondary vocational award is 13.6% and those requiring an Associate's Degree is at 18.7%?

Project increase in the percentage of job requiring different levels of education, 2006-2016

Fact Book 2008 - Figure X, Source 8 - For additional information: Imagine America

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Projected Increase in the Percentage of Jobs Requiring Different Levels of Education, 2006-2016

Did you know that Penn Commercial offers training in a variety of the areas that are projected as having the fastest growing increase in employment from 2006-2016? Some of these areas include Computer and Medical related training options.

Projected % Change in Employment in the Fastest Growing Occupations, 2005-2016

Fact Book 2008 - Figure Y, Source 8 - For additional information: Imagine America

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Projected Percentage Change in Employment in Fastest-Growing Occupations, 2006-2016

Did you know that Penn Commercial offers training in a variety of medical programs? The statistics below project the medical areas that will have an increase in requiring post-secondary vocational education or an Associate's Degree? Do you have the training necessary for these careers?

Projected % Increase in Medical Occupations Requiring Post Secondary Vocational or Associate Degree, 2006-2016

Fact Book 2008 - Figure Z, Source 8 - For additional information: Imagine America

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Projected Percentage Increase in Medical Occupations Requiring Postsecondary Vocational Education or an Associate's Degree, 2006-2016

Did you know that Penn Commercial offers a 12-month Cosmetology Program and Cosmetology Teacher's Program that train individuals in areas to include hair care, manicuring, pedicuring, facial, make-up and much more? The statistics below show a projection of a 27.6% increase in this occupational area.

Projected % Increase in Other Occupations Requiring Post Secondary Vocational or Associate Degree, 2006-2016

Fact Book 2008, Figure AA, Source 8 - For additional information: Imagine America

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Projected Percentage Increase in Other Occupations Requiring Postsecondary Vocational Education or an Associate's Degree, 2006-2016

Penn Commercial offers post-secondary vocational-technical training in over 20 areas of study that meet the needs of both recent high school graduates as well as the non-traditional, working class professional. Evaluate your educational goals and contact Penn Commercial today to see how you can begin the journey towards finding your career!

quick links to the hottest careers from the occupational outlook Handbook

College and Career Transitions Initiative

Nearly two-thirds of America’s high school graduates enter school, yet more than half of those students drop out before receiving a four-year degree. The College and Career Transitions Initiative (CCTI) helps to ensure that high school students have the necessary academic and technical skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education… read more

Dispelling the Myths of Career and Tech Schools

You’ve probably seen them – those commercials for technical schools that pop up during daytime TV. Instead of sitting there watching your favorite soap, you could be learning how to repair VCRs or air conditioners, or how to make a right turn in an 18 wheeler. Of course, that’s not for you… read more

ACTEonline Frequently Asked Questions

What is career and technical education? Career and technical education prepares both youth and adults for a wide range of careers, from registered nurse to computer technician, that require varying levels of education—from high school to postsecondary certificates to two-and four-year school degrees… read more