Westmoreland County Community College

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Westmoreland County Community College More than 100 academic programs, 7 locations, affordable tuition and small class sizes! Classes are conducted weekdays, evenings and Saturdays.

Enrollment:
Approximately 3,000 full- and part-time students who range in age from 17 to 75

Programs:
Associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs with options that prepare students for careers or transfer to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year institutions. Campus:
The 80-acre main campus is located in a rural setting a short distance from the New Stanton Interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike off Route 119. Off-Campus Centers:
To provide access to quality educational opportunities to area residents, the college operates off-campus education centers in New Kensington, Murrysville, Indiana, Latrobe and Uniontown - that serve all of Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties. The Public Safety Training Center, located near Smithton, provides public safety training for fire, police and emergency services responders. The Advanced Technology Center is designed to create the future of advanced manufacturing in our region. Academic Calendar:
Two 15-week semesters (fall, spring); two 10-week sessions (fall and spring), and 5 1/2 - 8 - and 11-week summer sessions.

🎉 Meet our ACT 101 at Westmoreland County Community College Student of the Month for October, Meagan James! Megan is a P...
10/08/2026

🎉 Meet our ACT 101 at Westmoreland County Community College Student of the Month for October, Meagan James! Megan is a Practical Nursing major who hopes to work as a wound nurse. When she's not studying or attending class, she enjoys crocheting and spending time with family.

🚒 24 hours. 77 scenarios. 100 firefighters.From vehicle crashes and structure fires to rope rescues and an elevator shaf...
10/07/2026

🚒 24 hours. 77 scenarios. 100 firefighters.

From vehicle crashes and structure fires to rope rescues and an elevator shaft rescue, firefighters from four counties put their skills to the test during Endure24 at our Public Safety Training Center.

Read the full story to see how this immersive, round-the-clock training prepared first responders for the calls they may face in the real world: tinyurl.com/2wwr9um9.

10/06/2026

What’s in the bag??

🥇👨‍🍳🥈Congratulations to Culinary Arts student and Student Ambassador Bryce Gamble on being recognized for his outstandin...
10/05/2026

🥇👨‍🍳🥈Congratulations to Culinary Arts student and Student Ambassador Bryce Gamble on being recognized for his outstanding accomplishments at the 2026 PA FCCLA Leadership Conference! Bryce earned both gold and silver medals at the conference and was recently presented with State Legislative Citations from PA State Rep. Eric Nelson and PA State Rep. Eric Davanzo in recognition of his achievements.

A graduate of Mount Pleasant Area School District, Bryce attended Central Westmoreland CTC, where he studied Culinary Arts. He is now continuing to build his skills and pursue his passion for the culinary arts here at Westmoreland County Community College. We’re proud to see all he’s accomplishing!

A new opportunity for our region’s workforce!Today we celebrated the opening of the Bob Miner Advanced Manufacturing Lab...
10/02/2026

A new opportunity for our region’s workforce!

Today we celebrated the opening of the Bob Miner Advanced Manufacturing Lab, made possible through a generous investment from the Robert Miner Family Foundation. The new lab will expand access to hands-on, industry-focused training designed to prepare individuals for in-demand manufacturing careers.

Read the full story: tinyurl.com/25yetmas

🎉Last night we inducted new members of Psi Beta, Alpha Sigma Lambda, National Technical Honor Society and Phi Theta Kapp...
10/02/2026

🎉Last night we inducted new members of Psi Beta, Alpha Sigma Lambda, National Technical Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa. Congratulations to all on this academic achievement!

🎉Congratulations to TRIO at Westmoreland County Community College's Student of the Month for October! Sonya Metcalf is a...
10/01/2026

🎉Congratulations to TRIO at Westmoreland County Community College's Student of the Month for October! Sonya Metcalf is a Nursing major who plans to transfer to Southern New Hampshire University to complete her bachelor’s degree. Her goal is to pursue a career as a pediatric nurse. In addition to her studies, Sonya serves as a Student Ambassador and works at Latrobe Hospital as a Patient Care Technician.

Join us for Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 2! Whether you're looking to upskill, explore careers in the trades, or...
09/29/2026

Join us for Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 2! Whether you're looking to upskill, explore careers in the trades, or start a new career in less than a year, this event is for you. Discover rapid training programs, tour the MADE makerspace, and connect with local manufacturers.

Are you an employer? Explore opportunities to upskill your current employees and build a skilled future workforce.

Register today: tinyurl.com/ycyna6vu

Westmoreland County Community College provides high-quality, affordable education at 8 convenient locations and online.

Join us for "Walk Live" - an indoor aerobic walking program that's been helping people get fit for over 25 years. You wi...
09/25/2026

Join us for "Walk Live" - an indoor aerobic walking program that's been helping people get fit for over 25 years. You will engage in a three-mile, heart pumping, calorie torching aerobic indoor walk geared for all fitness levels. If you can walk, you can do this program. Sign up today: tinyurl.com/yb22zyk8.

Westmoreland County Community College provides high-quality, affordable education at 8 convenient locations and online.

📚 A little creativity and encouragement go a long way! This week, students at the Latrobe Center designed their own book...
09/24/2026

📚 A little creativity and encouragement go a long way! This week, students at the Latrobe Center designed their own bookmarks, each featuring an encouraging message to help keep them motivated throughout the semester. A fun reminder to keep going, one page - and one day - at a time!

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145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA
15697

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