Laurel Technical Institute, Uniontown鈥檚 local career and technical school, celebrated its 40th year on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Marking four decades since its founding in 1985, Laurel used this milestone not just to commemorate its growth from a single campus to six locations, but primarily to express gratitude for the trust, collaboration, and support received from local families, employers, and government partners. Laurel welcomed local Premier Employee Partners, students and alumni, local dignitaries, and dedicated community members to celebrate with a specialized career fair and luncheon in the Laurel Center.

When Laurel Business Institute first opened its doors in 1985, it operated with just a handful of programs focused on secretarial, accounting, and banking skills. Nancy Decker, President and CEO for Laurel, recalls, 鈥淢y late husband, Chris Decker, was the head of HR for Gallatin Bank and was tired of not having qualified candidates to work, so he decided we were going to start a school and train them, and we did!鈥� Over the years, the institution has successfully navigated technological shifts and economic cycles, constantly adapting its curriculum to remain on the cutting edge of industry requirements.

During the Luncheon, Nancy Decker and son, Dr. Douglas Decker took time to reflect on special memories and recognize students, employers, and faculty members with awards and gratitude toward the support they have seen over the years. First to be recognized by Uniontown鈥檚 Campus Director, McKenna Gower,听 were the Distinguished Graduates for the class of January 2026. Gower expressed pride for the award recipients, recognizing their hard work, great attendance, and willingness to be helpful to their instructors and classmates. Candidates must also have a QPA of 3.0, and at least 90% attendance. She recognized Practical Nursing graduate, Kevin Hendrix, and Lucas Stevens, Welding & Fabrication graduate with a certificate of achievement.

Next to be recognized was one of Laurel鈥檚 Premier Employer Partners, Automated Logic. Automated Logic and the 91福利社 partnered to help build a new generation of technicians while outfitting campuses in three states with the latest technology in building automation systems. Dr. Decker thanked Automated Logic for their dedication and willingness to provide training and equipment to the campuses.

Finally, Ms. Nancy Decker presented a special Presidential Award to Mrs. Bonnie Marsh, Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Executive Director. Nancy states, 鈥淭he Presidential Award is presented to someone who exceeds expectations and believes in the quality and effectiveness of the work we do here. The recipient displays helpful and听 responsible management skills for the team they work with, while being supportive and compassionate to the community of Laurel.鈥�

鈥淐elebrating 40 years is truly a humbling experience, and it鈥檚 a moment of reflection and deep gratitude,鈥� said Dr. Douglas Decker, Chief Operating Officer for Laurel. 鈥淲e held this event to honor the trinity that we do this for: our students, our employers, and our community. 鈥�

Along with students, employers, and alumni, Laurel was also joined for this celebration by local dignitaries such as State Senator, Pat Stefano, who recognized Laurel鈥檚 40 years of business and community involvement with a certification of recognition. Also joining Laurel to present a certificate of recognition was Debbie Hoone, a representative from Charity Grimm Krupa House of Representative member. Finally welcomed up to present Laurel with a certificate of appreciation was Fayette County Commissioner Vince Vicites. Ms. Nancy Decker and son, Dr. Douglas Decker, were honored to accept these recognitions and extremely pleased to have such great advocates for local business and education in attendance.

Laurel offers more than 20 educational programs designed with input from local industry advisory boards. This ensures that every certification, degree, or diploma earned is highly valued in the current industries. Programs range from practical nursing and respiratory therapy, to welding and electrical technician, computer network security, and cosmetology arts. In response to the growth and changes that Laurel has seen, earlier in 2025, they announced that the naming convention of Laurel Business Institute would modernize to Laurel Technical Institute. This specific naming convention for LTI, Laurel Technical Institute, has been part of the Laurel school system since 2009, with locations in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The impetus for the change after 40 years, is the addition of a new satellite location of the Uniontown campus in Penn Township, located in Northern Westmoreland County. Nancy Decker, said that 鈥楾he timing was right with the launch of our new location to bring all of our Pennsylvania schools together under one name.鈥�

As Laurel Technical Institute steps into its fifth decade, the institution is reaffirming its commitment to future innovation. Plans are underway to integrate more specialized training programs ensuring Laurel remains a relevant and vital resource for the workforce of tomorrow and the students who want the opportunity to make an impact on the community and their future.

鈥淥ur commitment remains to the communities across our six campuses,鈥� states Dr. Decker, 鈥淲e will continue to listen, adapt, and invest in the resources necessary to keep our programs relevant and the opportunity accessible. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for 40 incredible years. We look forward to continuing growth and legacy for many decades to come.鈥�

Founded in 1985 as Laurel Business Institute is a private, post-secondary specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with four locations throughout Western Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia. Laurel is nationally accredited as 鈥楽chool of Distinction鈥� by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges,听Laurel has over 500 current students and 3,800 alumni across approximately 20 different AST/B Degree and Diploma programs. These programs are focused on high-demand occupational classifications such as skilled trades, health care, information technology, business, cosmetology, and early childhood education.

PENN TOWNSHIP, P.A., JULY 9, 2025 鈥� In an effort to meet the growing need for nursing staff in local healthcare systems, Laurel Technical Institute is excited to announce the addition of its twelve-month Practical Nurse program to the new Penn Township location. Classes will start this September in the brand new, 15,000 square foot facility, located near Murrysville, just outside of Pittsburgh. For 40 years, LTI has delivered high-quality healthcare and nursing education to the Southwestern and Northwestern regions of Pennsylvania. This location gives communities closer to Pittsburgh the opportunity to experience LTI closer to home. Students will learn current industry skills in the new simulation lab before beginning their direct client care clinicals, which are coordinated and supervised by Laurel鈥檚 faculty and local clinical partners.

鈥淭his program offers a unique curriculum designed to provide the student with clinical and simulation experiences up to four days a week prior to graduation,鈥� states Dr. Michelle Borland, Vice President of Nursing for Laurel, 鈥淭his will better prepare the student for the role of the practical nurse in today鈥檚 healthcare environments in long-term, acute and primary care settings鈥� This 12-month diploma program is offered to students in Penn Township and surrounding areas, the campus is located at 1100 Randall Court, Suite 100 in Export, PA. It provides students access to a new learning simulation lab and provides hands-on experience that students will utilize throughout the program to prepare them for certifications, critical thinking, and patient care. The curriculum students will take includes courses in Nutrition Therapy, Fundamentals of Nursing, Human Growth & Development, Medical Surgical Nursing, Certification Prep and much more! With small class sizes and great faculty, Laurel has high hopes of helping build great healthcare workers for the community and surrounding areas!

In addition, Laurel Business Institute has established healthcare affiliations with WVU Medicine-Uniontown Hospital, Ruby Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Hospital, We Care, as well as Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital and Jefferson Hospital. We also have great partnerships with Mt. Macrina, LaFayette Manor, Quality Life Services -South Fayette Nursing Center, and Henry Clay Villa. The students of Laurel Technical Institute鈥檚 healthcare programs will receive invaluable clinical experiences from all affiliations.

Co-located in the Penn Trafford School District鈥檚 Administrative building, the satellite location of LTI Uniontown also offers programs such as Electrical Technician and Computer Network Security Technology. 鈥淲e opened a school in Penn Township because we learned that the community and employers in the Route 22 corridor are rapidly expanding and in need of more highly trained technical and allied health professionals,鈥� said Nancy Decker, president of 91福利社. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited about being in this region because of the partnerships that we have forged with Penn Trafford School District and local employers. To sustain the growth in the area, the community is in need of skilled technicians so businesses can continue to grow and serve the community鈥檚 residents. The community has been extremely welcoming and supportive of this location. Furthermore, being born and raised in Westmoreland County, we felt a strong connection to this area, and it was the perfect fit for us.鈥�

Conveniently located in Bushy Run Corporate Park, Laurel Technical Institute is a short drive from the intersection of Route 22 and Route 66 in Export, PA. For more information, visit www.laurel.edu or call 724-439-4900. Laurel is excitedly accepting applications for our September 8th class start! Find more information on the program and admission requirements at laurel.edu/laurel.edu/practical-nursing.

Founded in 1985 as Laurel Business Institute, LCOT is a private, post-secondary specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with four locations throughout Western Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia. Licensed by the WV Council for Community and Technical College Education, WV Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists, provisionally accredited with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and nationally accredited as 鈥楽chool of Distinction鈥� by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, Laurel has over 500 current students and 3,500 alumni across approximately 20 different AST/B Degree and Diploma programs. These programs are focused on high-demand occupational classifications such as skilled trades, health care, information technology, business, cosmetology, and early childhood education.

LAUREL BUSINESS INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE TO LAUREL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

 

UNIONTOWN, P.A., April 10, 2025 – After 40 years, Laurel Business Institute has modernized its name to Laurel Technical Institute. 鈥楾hat鈥檚 right, LBI is now LTI,鈥欌�櫶� said Doug Decker, COO for the 91福利社. The naming convention for LTI, Laurel Technical Institute, has been part of the Laurel school system since 2009, presiding over their locations in Northwestern Pennsylvania.听

The original Uniontown location has been Laurel Business Institute since its inception in 1985. At that time, the school housed mainly business-related programs, including secretarial studies, accounting, data processing, and others. However, over the years, as technology and the community鈥檚 needs in the workforce have evolved, so did Laurel. The school rapidly expanded into computer technology, medical and allied health programs which now includes nursing, cosmetology, skilled trades and many more. Therefore, adopting the name of its sister school made sense for the organization to better align its name with the program offerings.听

The impetus for the change after 40 years, is the addition of a new satellite location of the Uniontown campus in Penn Township located in Northern Westmoreland county. Nancy Decker, President and CEO of the Laurel schools, said that 鈥楾he timing was right with the launch of our new location to bring all of our Pennsylvania schools together under one name.鈥� Laurel is in the process this spring of updating signage and facades around their three building, 4-acre, 80,000-square-foot campus located downtown. The school plans to hold an open house event later this spring to display their continued commitment to and investment in Fayette County. Later this year, Laurel plans to hold a showcase to celebrate the school鈥檚 40th anniversary and recognize alumni and the employer community鈥檚 longtime support of the organization.听

 

Founded in 1985 as Laurel Business Institute is a private, post-secondary specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with four locations throughout Western Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia. Laurel is nationally accredited as 鈥楽chool of Distinction鈥� by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges,听Laurel has over 500 current students and 3,800 alumni across approximately 20 different AST/B Degree and Diploma programs. These programs are focused on high-demand occupational classifications such as skilled trades, health care, information technology, business, cosmetology, and early childhood education.

will Train Students for In-Demand Careers.

 

Export, PA听 (March 21, 2025) 鈥� , formerly known as Laurel Business Institute, is opening a new educational facility at 1100 Randall Court, Suite 100, in Export, Penn Township, Westmoreland County.听 A well-known family of post-secondary technical schools founded in Uniontown, PA in 1985, LTI is extending its footprint to the residents of and surrounding areas. Co-located in the Penn Trafford School District鈥檚 Administrative building, the satellite location of LTI Uniontown will offer programs such as Electrical Technician, Computer Network Security Technology, and healthcare programs at the new site. The school plans to begin the first classes in May with other class starts in July and September. An Open House will be held on Apr 3, 2025 from 2PM-6PM to offer interested students a glimpse of the new facility, meet faculty and staff and ask questions about their interested program of study.听

鈥淲e opened a school in because we learned that the community and employers in the Route 22 corridor are rapidly expanding and in need of more highly trained technical and allied health professionals,鈥� said Nancy Decker, president of 91福利社. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited about being in this region because of the partnerships that we have forged with Penn Trafford School District and local employers. To sustain the growth in the area, the community is in need of skilled technicians so businesses can continue to grow and serve the community鈥檚 residents. The community has been extremely welcoming and supportive of this location. Furthermore, being born and raised in Westmoreland County, we felt a strong connection to this area, and it was the perfect fit for us.鈥�

, the Laurel family of schools, including Laurel College of Technology, Laurel Business Institute (LBI), and Laurel Technical Institute (LTI), is a well-known post-secondary technical school organization that offers hands-on training and small class sizes, taught by highly skilled and experienced instructors.听Laurel convenes annual program advisory committees composed of local employer and community stakeholders to evaluate and review the curriculum as well as guide the institution鈥檚 development.

In addition to the new Penn Township school, Laurel has four other locations throughout Pennsylvania, South Carolina and West Virginia, including Fort Mill, Hermitage, Morgantown, and Uniontown. In addition to licensure by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, Laurel is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools under the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the State of West Virginia. Students are eligible to apply to participate in federal and state financial aid programs as the school is accredited nationally by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. In addition, was named as one of the top 25 two-year trade schools by.

Other specialized associate degree programs are offered online through Laurel College of Technology, LBI, and LTI, including Medical Lab Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Accounting and Business Administration, Cloud Computing, and Early Childhood Education. On-ground programs offered at various Laurel schools include Nursing; Respiratory Therapy; Skilled Trades, such as Electrical and Welding; Cosmetology; Computer Networking; and Culinary Arts. The school has plans to add more programs in the future.

Enrollment for the first class in Penn Township is currently underway, with the next class starting in May 2025.听 Prospective students are invited to visit Laurel鈥檚 website, , to schedule a personal tour of the new facility Monday 鈥� Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 听

Conveniently located in Bushy Run Corporate Park,听 Laurel Technical Institute is a short drive from the intersection of Route 22 and Route 66 in Export, PA.听 For more information, visit听www.laurel.edu or call 724-439-4900.

 

Founded in 1985 as Laurel Technical Institute is a private, post-secondary specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with four locations throughout Western Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia. Laurel is nationally accredited as 鈥楽chool of Distinction鈥� by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges,听Laurel has over 525 current students and 5,800 alumni across approximately 20 different AST/B Degree and Diploma programs. These programs are focused on high-demand occupational classifications such as skilled trades, health care, information technology, business, cosmetology, and early childhood education.

Our Esthetics students had the steam rolling and the creativity flowing! They worked on some facial skills after a morning of decorating the classroom for spooky season! They did a great job on both!

Thank you to everyone who donated to the PN Book Drive! Thanks to your donations, our PN students were able to enjoy a day of giving back to the community by reading and donating books to local preschool students at Rainbow Dreams Daycare/Preschool in Uniontown.

Laurel Business Institute held graduation on September 19th, 2024, at the State Theater in Uniontown, PA. Opening comments were given by Nancy Decker, President and CEO of 91福利社, 鈥淕raduation is a time of new beginnings and we are always excited to celebrate this time with you because we know that it took hard work and dedication for you each to get here,鈥� says Decker.

Assistant Campus Director,McKenna Gower, recognized the class Valedictorians, Brooke Clark, Madison Gibson, Luke McCullah, Amber Ravenscroft, and Christine Specht. Salutatorians Bonnie Benco and Emily Brentensky were also recognized. Next to be recognized were the September 2024 Distinguished Graduates, McKenna Hilling, Madison Gibson, and Amber Ravenscroft, all three were also recognized for membership into the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society. Laurel Business Insitute鈥檚 Assistant Campus Director, McKenna Gower, then presented the Degree and Diplomas to the graduates. The Career Services department reported that 66% of the September 2024 graduating class have accepted employment offers within their program of study. The following students were awarded Specialized Associate Degrees and Diplomas in the following programs:听

 

Degree Programs:

Cloud Computing Technology听

Mason Tharp

 

Early Childhood Education

Nicole Gregg

 

Electrical Technician听

Ontario Jones

 

Medical Office Administration听

Savannah Turner

 

Network Administration & Security听

Alexander C. Abedejos

Chase Hicks

 

Diploma Programs:

Clinical Medical Assistant听

McKenna Hilling

Jacob Robison

Christie Specht

Madison Vojtkofsky

 

Cosmetology听

Adriana Allen Angelo

Bonnie Lee Benco

Emily Marie Brestensky

Madison Morgan Gibson

Devyn Harris

Lillyann Germaine Horvath

Cassidy Brook Zelasko

Adalina Elizabeth Zolbrod

 

Esthetics & Nail Technician

Faith Andrews

Keristen R. Harris

Alaina Petrosky

Amber Ravenscroft

Alicia M Rimbey

 

Nail Technician听

Samantha Grim

Nina Moreland

 

Welding & Fabrication

Truman Philip Avery

Hunter James Brangard

Brooke Clark

Olivia Fairbee

Luke McCullah

Heath Randolph II

 

Founded in 1985 as Laurel Business Institute is a private, post-secondary specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with four locations throughout Western Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia. Laurel is nationally accredited as 鈥楽chool of Distinction鈥� by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges,听Laurel has over 500 current students and 3,800 alumni across approximately 20 different AST/B Degree and Diploma programs. These programs are focused on high-demand occupational classifications such as skilled trades, health care, information technology, business, cosmetology, and early childhood education.

Laurel Business Institute is pleased to announce our Dean鈥檚 List recipients for the Spring 2024 Semester:

HAVING EARNED A GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF 4.0 TO 3.8 TO BE ON THE HIGHEST HONORS DEAN鈥橲 LIST:

• Ariana Angelo – Cosmetology
• Hannah Barron – Cosmetology
• Bonnie Benco – Cosmetology
• Anthony Beveloque-Roll – Computer Network Security Technician
• McKena Bolish – Cosmetology
• Hunter Brangard – Welding & Fabrication
• Emily Brestensky – Cosmetology
• Brooke Clark – Welding & Fabrication
• Rashidi Dennis – Welding & Fabrication
• Madison Gibson – Cosmetology
• Benjamin Ginnelly – Welding & Fabrication
• Jonathan Hanson – Electrical Technician
• Bryce Harn – Computer Network Security Technician
• Chasity Horne – Cosmetology
• Lillyann Horvath – Cosmetology
• Holly Huffine – Electrical Technician
• Riley Jenkins – Computer Network Security Technician
• Joel LeBlanc – Welding & Fabrication
• Brandee Malone – Cosmetology
• Luke McCullah – Welding & Fabrication
• McKenna Mitchell – Cosmetology
• Matalyn Mowry – Welding & Fabrication
• Alaina Petrosky – Esthetic/Nail Technician
• Heath Randolph – Welding & Fabrication
• Amber Ravenscroft – Esthetic/Nail Technician
• Trevor Sipe – Electrical Technician
• Braydon Smith – Welding & Fabrication
• Mason Snyder – Electrical Technician
• Christie Specht – Clinical Medical Assistant
• Cassidy Zelasko – Cosmetology

HAVING EARNED A GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF 3.79 TO 3.5 TO BE ON THE HIGH HONORS DEAN鈥橲 LIST:

• Alexander Abadejos – Network Administration & Security
• Salena DeLuca – Clinical Medical Assistant
• Sara Dodson – Cosmetology
• Michael Evans – Computer Network Security Technician
• Olivia Fairbee – Welding & Fabrication
• McKenna Hilling – Clinical Medical Assistant
• Ross Kowing – Computer Network Security Technician
• Timothy Miller – Electrical Technician
• Kyle Piroch – Electrical Technician
• Samatha Provident – Cosmetology
• Eric Reed – Computer Network Security Technician
• Alicia Rimbey – Esthetic/Nail Technician
• Jacob Robison – Clinical Medical Assistant
• Madison Vojtkofsky – Clinical Medical Assistant
• Elizabeth Warnick – Cosmetology

HAVING EARNED A GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF 3.49 TO 3.25 TO BE ON THE HONORS DEAN鈥橲 LIST:

• Matthew DeSimone – Respiratory Therapy
• Noah Friday – Electrical Technician
• Caden Maskil – Electrical Technician
• Nikolas Swarz – Electrical Technician
• Gabrielle Sellers – Cosmetology
• Adalina Zolbrod – Cosmetology

Several students also received the following awards:

HAVING EARNED PERFECT ATTENDANCE:

• Adriana Angelo – Cosmetology
• Bonnie Benco – Cosmetology
• Hunter Brangard – Welding & Fabrication
• Emily Brestensky – Cosmetology
• Brooke Clark – Welding & Fabrication
• Sarah Clites – Respiratory Therapy
• Matthew DeSimone – Respiratory Therapy
• Madison Gibson – Cosmetology
• Kaylee Gluvna – Respiratory Therapy
• Jonathan Hanson – Electrical Technician
• Riley Jenkins – Computer Network Security Technician
• Brandee Malone – Cosmetology
• Caden Maskil – Electrical Technician
• Luke McCullah – Welding & Fabrication
• Kevin Morrison – Respiratory Therapy
• Nikolas Schwarz – Electrical Technician
• Trevor Sipe – Electrical Technician
• Christie Specht – Clinical Medical Assistant
• Whitney Wise – Respiratory Therapy

HAVING EARNED COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS:

• Michael Evans – 1 hour – Computer Network Security Technician
• Bryce Harn – 1 hour – Computer Network Security Technician
• Riley Jenkins – 1 hour – Computer Network Security Technician
• Jesse Leone – 1 hour – Computer Network Security Technician
• Eric Reed – 1 hour – Computer Network Security Technician
• Brayden Tajc – 1 hour – Computer Network Security Technician

Congratulations to these hardworking students!

Founded in 1985 as Laurel Business Institute is a private, post-secondary specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with four locations throughout Western Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia. Laurel is nationally accredited as 鈥楽chool of Distinction鈥� by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, Laurel has over 500 current students and 4,800 alumni across approximately 25 different AST/B Degree and Diploma programs. These programs are focused on high-demand occupational classifications such as skilled trades, health care, information technology, business, cosmetology, and early childhood education.

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Bottom Row (right to left): Cordell Aldrich, Karen Kern, Ashlee Dalton, Chane Thompson, Kathryn Barch, Phillip Steve, Heather Rodeheaver, Kenzie Whipkey, Nicholas Michael, Heather Yoder, Mayla Berrios, Rodney Ohler, Autumn Shaulis, Samantha Tarr, Ellie Suich, Kendall Snyder, Morgan Holloway, Cheyenne Deal, Jennifer Shumar, Danielle Booker, Sara Stroder, Maranda Hanlin

Middle Row (right to left): Amanda Thompson, Brittany Jackson, Renee Dingle, Miranda Kleitz, Kylah Richardson, Rebecca Mattoon, Christina Upton, Kima Harris, Avory Pratt

Top Row (right to left): Jayda Johson, Adrienne Sisler, Chayse DaCosta, Bria Lewis, Celene Gowton, Holly Lesko, Ariona Woods, Jessica Rice, Erika Keffer, Natasha Young. Victoria Robinson, Deeva Ritz

Laurel Business Institute held graduation on May 23, 2024, at the State Theater in Uniontown, PA. Opening comments were given by Nancy Decker, President and CEO of 91福利社, 鈥淕raduation is one of my favorite parts of the year, because I know that it took hard work and dedication for you each to get here, and I enjoy celebrating this moment of new beginnings with you!鈥�

Campus President, Bonnie Marsh, recognized the class Valedictorians, Mayla Berrios, Rodney Ohler, Autumn Shaulis, Emilie Wilson, and Heather Yoder. Salutatorians we also recognized, Nicholas Michael, Kenzie Whipkey, and Heather Rodenheaver. Next to be recognized were the May 2024 Distinguished Graduates, Kenzie Whipkey, Mayla Berrios, Karen Kern, Philip Steve, Ellie Suich, and Smantha Tarr. Laurel Business Insitute鈥檚 Director of Education, McKenna Gower, then presented the Degree and Diplomas to the graduates. The Career Services department reported that 42% of the May 2024 graduating class have accepted employment offers within their program of study.

The following students were awarded Specialized Associate Degrees and Diplomas in the following programs:

Degree Programs:

Accounting & Business Administration

• Jessica Craig
• Issak Schon
• Alene Smith
• Kenzie Elizabeth Whipkey

Early Childhood Education

• Chayse Landon DaCosta

Electrical Technician

• Mayla Berrios
• Nicholas Michael

Network Administration & Security

• Emmanuel Reed
• Ellie Suich
• Zachary Thomas

Respiratory Therapy

• Kira Baird
• Kathryn Barch
• Danielle Booker
• Riley M. Davis
• Maranda Ann Hanlin
• Morgan L. Holloway
• Sara Stroder
• Chane Thompson

Diploma Programs:

Clinical Medical Assistant

• Erkia Lynn Keffer
• Jessica Rice
• Christina Marie Upton

Cosmetology

• Kima Harris
• Ariona Rachelle Woods

Esthetics & Nail Technician

• JaiLynn Call
• Celene Gowton
• Karen Kern
• Holly Lesko
• Avory Pratt
• Autumn ShaulisEmilie Wilson

Massage Therapy

• Bria Korynn Lewis
• Rebecca Ann Mattoon
• Kylah Raelyn Richardson
• Heather Marie Rodeheaver
• Heather Kaylene Yoder

Nail Technician

• Renee Dingle
• Miranda Jo Kleitz

Practical Nursing

• Ashlee Nicole Dalton
• Cheyenne L. Deal
• Brittany R. Jackson
• Jayda Chantel Johnson
• Michaela Philips
• Deeva Paige Ritz
• Victoria Robinson
• Jennifer Shumar
• Adrienne N Sisler
• Kendall Snyder
• Samantha Marie Tarr
• Amanda Lorraine Thompson
• Natasha Young

Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology

• Cordell Aldrich
• Rodney Wayne Ohler Jr.
• Philip Andrew Steve

Founded in 1985 as Laurel Business Institute is a private, post-secondary specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with four locations throughout Western Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia. Laurel is nationally accredited as 鈥楽chool of Distinction鈥� by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, Laurel has over 500 current students and 3,800 alumni across approximately 20 different AST/B Degree and Diploma programs. These programs are focused on high-demand occupational classifications such as skilled trades, health care, information technology, business, cosmetology, and early childhood education.

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Laurel Business Institute in Uniontown, PA is excited to welcome women of the community to their free one-night workshop on April 4th, 2024 for their trade programs. The event will be held from 4 – 7 PM in their Trades building, participants should arrive at the main campus, located at 11 E Penn Street, Uniontown, PA for the event. Participants are limited to the first 14 to sign up, so make sure you RSVP through the registration link below!

Laurel Skilled Trade Instructors will begin with a short welcome and introduction on basic safety and a brief history of the Electrical and Welding industries. Participants will then be split out into groups for 1-hour sessions in each department. Program instructors will do quick demonstrations and then give you the reins to get some hands-on experience! Whether you鈥檙e learning to replace a home receptacle or melt metal on metal, you鈥檙e bound to have a good time!

Use the QR code below to register. Please keep in mind participants must be 18 yrs or older to attend. Make sure to register by March 26th!