UBCTS February Newsletter

Thank you to the 478 students who've submitted their applications. We continue to accept online applications for the next school year. Please click here or on our website and watch this video to see why students choose UBCTS.

Congratulations to all competitors at the SkillsUSA District 11 event. We had a record number of students who earned medals at the SkillsUSA District 11 competition. Students prepared diligently, worked hard, had fun and enjoyed the competition.

Thank you, Congressmen Thompson and Bonamici, for recognizing and supporting the value of career and technical education in our schools and economy. Read the press release here.

Join us for a must-watch workshop conducted by UBCTS's Bill Young. Mr. Young is a technically astute, passionate, skilled, and scholarly practitioner of career and technical education. Please see the flyer below for the upcoming workshop taking place on February 23rd. Temple's CTE Center is starting off the spring semester Professional Development Workshop Series with a great choice for teachers who are looking for ideas to keep their students engaged.

Thank you to all who came out to the Upper Bucks County Technical School's Rockridge opening. We appreciate your continued support of our students and our program and look forward to more opportunities in the future!

We were glad to host Deep Run Presbyterian Nursery School yesterday. Students and their parents learned about our career pathways with a focus on Dental, Law, and Culinary programs.

Thank you, Saint Gobain, for choosing us in your Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities contest. The Farm-Bot incorporates 21st-century technology integration with agriculture, sustainable farming, and the Farm to Table movement. Our students have gathered all the parts for the project- can you guess how many there are?

Happy National School Counseling Week to our amazing counselors, Ms. Welding and Ms. Rubin. We celebrate and appreciate you for the critical role you play in supporting our students.

Thank you to all staff and community members who ordered Game Day Food from our Upper Bucks County Technical School culinary class. It was a huge success thanks to your generosity.

Congratulations to UBCTS and Pennridge board member Mr. Robert Cormack for being awarded “Economic Developer of the Year” by the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association. This well-deserved award recognizes Mr. Cormack's accomplishments and service to Bucks County and was featured in recent news.

Interested in a career in Computer Networking & Cybersecurity? Please click here to learn more about this program and apply directly using the following link: https://upperbucks.enrolltrack.com/StudentPortal/#.

Thank you to the students and parents who came to our computer networking and cybersecurity CTE information session. Mr. Angel Piñeiro, VP of Strategic Academic Relationships with CompTIA, spoke about future work trends in technology.

Please join us on Saturday, March 18th, from 9-11 am for a visit with the Easter Bunny.

January’s word of the month was integrity or the quality of being honest and fair. Congratulations to the students selected by their instructors for demonstrating this attribute daily.

Mason Lindquist, a Construction Trades student, begins his cooperative education program with Parker Contracting in Perkasie. Mentor Christopher Parker joins the placement meeting.

William Bell, an Electrical student, begins his cooperative education program with Universal Electrical Service in Souderton. Business Development Director Charles Calvert, Kelly Johnson, and Marc Benson (not pictured) join the placement meeting.

Dakota Leopold, an HVAC-R student, begins his cooperative education program with NRG Mechanical, LLC, in Perkasie. Parent David and mentor Randall Grasse join the placement meeting.

Lucas Rinehimer, an Electrical student, begins his cooperative education program with Indian Creek Electric, Inc. in Quakertown. Mentors David Goodyear and Nick Villa join the placement meeting.

Mitchell Mothersbaugh, a Dental Careers student, begins his cooperative education program with Orthodontic Specialists Indian Valley in Souderton. Mentor Dr. Justin Silvestre joins the placement meeting.

Hanna Melquiades, a Dental Careers student, begins her cooperative education program with Daley Dental in Quakertown. Mentor Dr. Sonya Daley attends the placement meeting.

Mason Klinger, an HVAC-R student, begins his cooperative education program with Balbi Mechanical in Perkasie. Mentor Mario Balbi joins the placement meeting.

Please join me and some of the region's best secondary and post-secondary CTE professionals at Bucks County Community College by clicking on the link: https://lnkd.in/d48CdVBU.

Thank you to everyone who supported our Valentine's Bake Sale.

Emily is a student in our Health Care Careers program and a senior at Pennridge High School.

Emily Sabella is a First Honors student and has received the Outstanding Level I award in her program. She served as the UBCTS SkillsUSA Vice President and the SkillsUSA District Reporter. Emily is OSHA and CPR/First Aid certified and has earned many certifications to prepare her for the Health Care Industry. After graduation, Emily plans to pursue a career as a Registered Nurse.

Mrs. Freeh added the following: Emily is consistently an "A" student at UBCTS. She has handled staff changes and the disappointment of clinical being canceled due to Covid by taking advantage of other opportunities to learn and work towards a future in the healthcare field. Emily sets high expectations for herself and accomplishes these. She is taking Honors Biology at the high school and is involved with the STEM program. She plans to attend Bucks County Community College in the fall. She participates in the Bucks CC In School Youth program and will earn additional certifications during her senior year. Emily always has a smile on her face and exemplifies professional workplace behavior. She is a National Technical Honor Society member and has many First Honors.

2/20 - Holiday/Offices Closed

2/21 - In-Service Day (no students) *snow makeup day if needed.

3/3 and 3/10 - PE 6th grade cluster tours

3/18 - Easter Bunny Breakfast

Email: mherrera@ubtech.org
Website: www.ubtech.org
Location: 3115 Ridge Road, Perkasie, PA, USA
Phone: 215-795-2911
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Twitter: @mherreracte

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