Technical College HS student wins 1st Place in Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition

Instructor Robert Melascaglia standing with TCHS Student John Smoker accepting welding competition first place award.
Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge student John Smoker has earned first place in the Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition, hosted by Philly Shipyard Inc. and Rhoads Industries in Philadelphia, PA. His exceptional welding skills and dedication to manufacturing...
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 and...
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...