Venango Technology Center

06/04/2026

Friday evening, at approximately 7:20 and 7:35, the Welding and Welding Fabrication Team results will be announced during the awards ceremony at SkillsUSA. If you would like to tune in, the ceremony will be broadcast live at https://www.nlsc.skillsusa.org/live-streaming .

06/02/2026

Through a partnership with Pennsylvania College of Technology, a select group of Allied Health Occupations students had the opportunity to complete a dual enrollment course in Medical Terminology that awards them college credit for completion of a set curriculum in their program area. Congratulations to these hardworking students for putting in the time and effort to complete this process!

06/02/2026

The SkillsUSA students reached Atlanta and are going through orientation in preparation for competitions.

06/01/2026

Are you curious about a career in the skilled trades but not sure where to start?

Join us for the first-ever Trade Exploration Event focused on Welding and Machining! This two-day program is designed to help individuals explore rewarding opportunities in the trades through career discovery, industry insights, and hands-on learning.

This event is a partnership between Franklin Industrial & Commercial Development Authority (FICDA) and Venango Technology Center and is made possible through the support of Bridge Builders Community Foundations. 🤝

🔹 Learn about local career pathways, wages, and job opportunities
🔹 Experience live demonstrations and guided hands-on activities
🔹 Enjoy a complimentary lunch during the Career Discovery session

📅 June 24 – Career Discovery (Franklin)
📍 FICDA Training Room
📅 June 25 – Hands-On Experience (Oil City)
📍 Venango Technology Center

Whether you're exploring your next career move, considering a career change, or simply interested in learning more about the trades, this is a great opportunity to see what these high-demand fields have to offer.

✅ Registration is free but required. See the flyer below for details.
We look forward to helping you discover where a career in the trades can take you! ⚙️🔥🔩

05/29/2026

Final preparations are underway as our SkillsUSA National competitors get ready to embark on their trip this weekend to Atlanta, GA. Join us in wishing this group of students safe travels and much success! L to R: Cole Edwards, Sam DeNinno, Parker Findlay, and Hayden Bellis.

05/28/2026

Today is the day! Awarding of Certificates ceremonies begin at 9:00 and12:30. Please join us on our YouTube Livestream to celebrate our seniors!

Venango Technology Center

05/26/2026

VTC Hosts Signing Day!

🎉 Congratulations to our Cooperative Education students who participated in our Signing Day Ceremony! Your hard work has truly paid off, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish in your careers!

A special thank you to our employer partners for investing in our students and providing meaningful opportunities that have helped turn classroom experiences into successful career pathways!👏

VTC's Signing Day was led by our Cooperative Education Coordinator, Mr. Travis Crate on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Wishing all of our student's continued success! 😀

Ayden Kazimer, A. Crivelli Subaru
Trace Silvis, A. Crivelli Subaru
Axel Myers, Allegheny Toyota
Samantha Rogers, Child Development Center
Annabella Sharrar, Community Ambulance Services, Inc.
Autumn Wysocki, Community Ambulance Services, Inc.
Matthews Miles, Cunova
Ian Whitney, D & R Transportation
Joseph Richard, E&K Equipment
Jacob Balsamo, Gahr’s Truck and Tire Service
Jefferey Lepley, Graham Machine Inc.
Coleman Huck, Grand Valley Manufacturing
Jordan Ringer, Grand Valley Manufacturing
Gillian Blackburn, Hovis Auto & Truck Supply, Inc.
William Heffernan, Innovation Institute for Tomorrow
Brock Whitman, Jay Gill Plumbing and Heating
Colten Campbell, Kenworth of PA
Natalie Burrows, Klapec Autobody
Colton Cross, McKissick Trucking Inc.
Izabella Moore, McKissick Trucking Inc.
Trey O’Neil, McKissick Trucking Inc.
Owen Murray, Oakland Products
Conner Summerville, RE Johnson Electric
Lucas Brown, SFPC
Shane Clark, SFPC
Bryce Stewart, SFPC
Carson Foster, Shaw Industries
Parker Findlay, Swartzfager Welding
Aaron Burrows, Vanderhoof Heating and Air Conditioning
Cole Edwards, Witherup Fabrication and Er****on, Inc.

05/26/2026

VTC is having a 50% off Perennial Sale!

#1 Perennials - were $8.00 NOW $4.00
#2 Perennials - were $12.00 NOW $6.00
#2 Shrubs - were $15.00 NOW $7.00
*Please note that we will be closed during the school day for graduation on May 28th - opening again 3:00 - 5:00 on the 28th.

05/19/2026

On Friday morning, students from both the Welding and Heavy Equipment Repair classes went to the Grove Hill Cemetery to place flags on Veterans graves. The Commander of the Oil City VFW, Mark Carson, contacted Mr. Bob Fugate to ask for volunteers to place flags, so our staff was able to coordinate efforts to help with the project. The students did an excellent job and were asked to say the soldiers name as they placed the flag on the grave.

Commander Mark Carson and VTC employee Bob Fugate are both military Veterans and served 15 months together in Iraq.

05/18/2026

Thank you Komatsu! 👏

Jeffrey Lepley, a Machine Tool Technology student from Franklin High School, and Parker Findlay, a Welding Technology student from Cranberry High School, participated in the Komatsu Skills Competition! Jeffrey and Parker both placed at the “Kompetition” and earned a tool package 🧰 to prepare them for their future career! Pictured are Jeffrey and Parker with their tools! Special thanks to Komatsu for their sponsorship! 👏😀🎉

🥇Parker Findlay took first place in the Welding Manufacturing Skills “Kompetition”, earning a $2500 tool package

🥉Jeffrey Lepley took third place in the Machining Manufacturing Skills “Kompetition”, earning a $750 tool package