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...
Dinniman announces $40,000 grant for CCIU
State Sen. Andrew Dinniman
State Senator Andy Dinniman today announced that the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) will receive $400,000 in grant funding for after-school programs in southern Chester County.
The three-year grant comes through the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The program provides academic enrichment opportunities...
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 the...
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 Bridge...
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 West...
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...
CCIU practical nursing open house, July 25/Aug. 1
Level III students Ketona Ford, Laura Huch and Beverly Rebman were awarded several state and local scholarships this spring for demonstrating compassion and academic achievement.
Those interested in nursing as a career are invited to explore the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Practical Nursing Program Open House on July 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brandywine Campus or Aug. 1 from 9 a.m....
New kiosk dishing out food as well as hope
CCIU venture in government services building offers opportunity for students, food options for county employees
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County officials celebrate the opening of the County Cup in the lobby of the county Government Services Building in Westtown. The new kiosk, offering light lunch options and hot and cold beverages, opens today. From left, celebrating the ribbon cutting:...
