CHAMBERSBURG, PA (October 30, 2019) – Triangle Tech, a well- known post-secondary technical schools, is providing residents of Pennsylvania as well as Maryland and West Virginia with a new state-of-the-art educational facility in Chambersburg, Pa.

Triangle Tech’s Chambersburg school will offer post-secondary students the opportunity to earn an Associate in Specialized Technology Degree (AST) in Welding and Fabrication Technology in just 16-months, as compared to the more traditional 24-month programs.

“We opened a school in Chambersburg because we learned that manufacturers in the area are specifically in need of certified welders,” said Tim McMahon, president of Triangle Tech. “Business owners want to expand, but they need skilled technicians so they can continue to grow. Currently, they can’t find enough qualified employees to complete the jobs at the entry-level and advanced level. Triangle Tech wants to be part of the solution and provide individuals with the skills, training and certifications that are needed to help grow the economy in the region.”

Founded in 1944, Triangle Tech is a well-known post-secondary technical school that offers hands-on training and small class sizes, taught by highly skilled and experienced instructors. Students in the Welding and Fabrication Technology program will complete the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Code certification exam for plate and structural welds, the A.S.M.E. 6-G certification exam for pipe fitting and piping systems and the API 1104 welding certification test for pipelines and related facilities.

“Welders with the AST degree and welding certifications that we provide as part of our curriculum can earn an excellent income as welding technicians with those credentials,” said McMahon. “The 16-months of time and tuition invested in our welding program will provide a quick return on investment in a very short period of time.”

L. Michael Ross, president, Franklin County Area Development Corporation said, “We are confident that Triangle Tech can help fill the void with their stellar reputation for developing highly skilled, dependable graduates. We welcome Triangle Tech to Franklin County because the need for skilled welders has been a constant theme among area employers.”

In addition to the new Chambersburg school, Triangle Tech has five other locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, Greensburg, DuBois, Sunbury and Bethlehem. Triangle Tech is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools under the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students are eligible to participate in federal and state financial aid programs, and Triangle Tech is an approved training institution for veterans and family members of the US Armed Forces, active duty, reserves, National Guard and disabled veterans. The school is accredited nationally by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. In addition, Triangle Tech was named as one of the top 30 two-year trade schools by Forbes Magazine in 2017.

Other specialized associate degree programs offered at various Triangle Tech schools include CADD with Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technology; Maintenance Electricity and Construction Technology, Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology; and Carpentry and Construction Technology. The school has plans to add more programs to the Chambersburg campus in 2020.

October 2019 welding classes is currently underway, with the next class starting February 17, 2020. Prospective students are invited to visit Triangle Tech’s website and to schedule a personal tour of the new facility Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Welding program classes are held Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. over the course of 16 months. Upon graduation, students will be qualified for entry-level and advanced level positions as welding technicians. Triangle Tech provides continual job placement assistance through its Career Advising department.

Conveniently situated just four miles from Interstate 81, the Chambersburg school is located at 1669 Opportunity Avenue within the Cumberland Valley Business Park. For more information visit www.triangle-tech.edu or call 1-800-874-8324.