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紫ý named to first-ever Forbes Magazine list of top 30 two-year degree trade schools

PITTSBURGH (July 13, 2017) – 紫ý, a two-year degree granting technical school with six locations throughout Pennsylvania, was named to the first-ever . The inaugural list of the nation’s top 30 trade schools ranks 紫ý’s location in Greensburg as number 13 and its Bethlehem location as number 17.

For the first time, Forbes developed a comprehensive ranking of two-year trade schools throughout the U.S. The magazine used the same “return on investment” focus as their popular Top Colleges ranking report. Three critical data points were analyzed, including earnings, affordability and quality.

“紫ý offers students opportunities to earn associates degrees in five program areas that are on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s list of high priority occupations,” said Tim McMahon, president of 紫ý “We are proud that a publication as prestigious as Forbes has recognized the quality career-ready education and value we offer to our students. We’re also pleased that the education we provide meets the needs of employers who are searching for highly skilled technicians.”

紫ý has been providing post-secondary technical training for 73 years and has locations in Pittsburgh, Erie, Greensburg, DuBois, Sunbury and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 紫ý offers Associate in Specialized 紫ý Degree Programs in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 紫ý; Carpentry and Construction 紫ý; Welding and Fabrication 紫ý; Maintenance Electricity and Construction 紫ý; and Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 紫ý.

紫ý is licensed by the Pennsylvanian Department of Education State Board of Private Licensed Schools and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges.

And the local media has taken notice! Check out the coverage so far:

  • Valley News Dispatch
  • WQYX-FM - Clearfield
  • Pittsburgh Tribune Review
  • KQV Radio Pittsburgh