Mercer County Career Center

This Senior Spotlight shines a light on Skylar Mason, a student who has shown a true passion for helping others and making a difference. Through hands-on learning and real-world experiences, she has developed valuable skills in patient care, communication, and teamwork. Keep up the great work Skylar!

Another reminder that this year's Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:30pm located at Thiel College Passavant Center. We hope to see you there for such a momentous occasion!

Our Collision Repair and Refinishing program completed a welding booth upgrade as part of the PPG grant that was awarded. Students designed and built new booths in collaboration with our Welding program, doubling capacity and improving shop efficiency. The grant also provided Mirka dust collectors and additional air-supplied respirators, creating a safer, cleaner learning environment. Thank you again to PPG for your continued support of schools and the industry.

Our talented cosmetology students are putting their creativity and skills to work every day! The Cosmetology students are hard at work with clients of their own or when the opportunity arises, they get to work on one another! A lot of services to learn within Cosmetology and it takes time and patience to learn them. These students are not only learning the latest trends—they’re building confidence, professionalism, and a passion for helping others look and feel their best.

Our Health Care Careers students are gaining the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in one of today’s fastest-growing industries. From learning medical terminology and anatomy to developing real-world skills through classroom instruction and hands-on skills, these students are building a strong foundation for their future. We’re proud of the dedication, compassion, and professionalism they bring to the field of healthcare!

This Senior Spotlight shines its light on Jonah Loeblein who is in our Electrical Occupations program! Throughout their time in the program, they have developed strong skills in wiring, circuitry, safety practices, and hands-on problem solving. Keep up the great work Jonah!

Check out some of our students who have been hired through our Cooperative Education Program. Your dedication, professionalism, and hard work have paid off—and this is just the beginning. Through this experience, you’re gaining valuable real-world skills, building connections, and taking meaningful steps toward your future careers. A big thank you to our employer partners for investing in these students and helping shape the next generation of skilled professionals.

"Wood" you look at all the Carpentry students hard at work! These students are demonstrating the various skills you will learn at MCCC. They are proving they know what it takes to be a carpenter. Keep up the great work!

Check out some of our students who have been hired through our Cooperative Education Program. Your dedication, professionalism, and hard work have paid off—and this is just the beginning. Through this experience, you’re gaining valuable real-world skills, building connections, and taking meaningful steps toward your future careers. A big thank you to our employer partners for investing in these students and helping shape the next generation of skilled professionals.

Check out some of our students who have been hired through our Cooperative Education Program. Your dedication, professionalism, and hard work have paid off—and this is just the beginning. Through this experience, you’re gaining valuable real-world skills, building connections, and taking meaningful steps toward your future careers. A big thank you to our employer partners for investing in these students and helping shape the next generation of skilled professionals.

This is a reminder for all incoming Cosmetology students.
Please remember that the New Student Cosmetology orientation will be held on Thursday, May 21st at 3:00 PM at the Mercer County Career Center.

If you are unable to attend the orientation and need to make a payment or set up a payment plan for the Cosmo Kit, please call 724‑662‑3000, extension 1025.

We look forward to seeing you on May 21st.

Today we’re proud to highlight one of our skilled and driven seniors in Diesel Technology! Meet Adam Pressley, a hands-on learner who has shown exceptional dedication to mastering the world of diesel engines and heavy equipment. Throughout the program, he has built a strong foundation in diagnostics, maintenance, and repair, proving that hard work and persistence pay off. Congratulations Adam!

Apply Now! Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship starting this summer. Fill out the application today!

The Logistics, Material & Supply Chain Management students are getting more and more comfortable operating the forklift. These students have the opportunity to become forklift certified which is an amazing skill to obtain! Keep up the hard work and excellent precision!

Check out the delicious food that Culinary Arts is whipping up! There are a ton of roles in the kitchen and these students are learning the skills to fill any needed position in a kitchen! Keep making tasty meals!

This Senior Spotlight shines on Makenna Mellott! She has been a dedicated, hardworking, and inspiring student who has made a lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom. We are excited to see what you accomplish next! Congratulations Makenna!

Congratulations to these 6 nominee finalists for this year's Outstanding Senior! 1 student will be chosen from the AM session as well as the PM session for a total of 2 Outstanding Seniors.

AM Session:
Leigha Marsteller - Health Care Careers (Lakeview)
Ian Mehallick - Carpentry (Kennedy Catholic)
Sophia Hart - Health Care Careers (Jamestown)

PM Session:
Brayden Bayer - Logistics, Material & Supply Chain Management (Sharon)
Christopher Hartman - Computer Programming (Mercer)
Clement Lattyak - Diesel Technology (Grove City)

This Senior Spotlight shines a light on Ryan Bartholomew in Computer Programming! A standout senior turning ideas into reality through computer programming! From writing clean, efficient code to tackling real-world challenges, he has made a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond. Keep up the great work Ryan!

We’re so proud to shine a light on one of our talented cosmetology students! This Senior Spotlight shines on Lily Gibson. From mastering new techniques to building confidence behind the chair, their journey is a true reflection of passion, creativity, and dedication. Keep up the amazing work Lily! We can't wait to see what you accomplish.