The Schuylkill Technology Center will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at both the North and South campuses.

The theme for this event is “Collecting 21st Century Skills.”

During the event, students and parents will have a chance to learn more about career pathways from some industry partners, like Hydro, Millers Bros. Construction, Auto Zone and the Central Pennsylvania’s Carpenter Union who work closely with STC as cooperative educational sites and advisory committee members.

“The industry partnerships are an invaluable resource in helping parents see where an educational experience from STC can lead,” said T.J. Fitzpatrick, cooperative education coordinator.

Prospective students will be given a bingo card upon arrival and will have the opportunity to perform a hands-on skill in each of the programs of study to earn a bingo stamp. They can then turn in their cards at the end of the evening for a chance to win a flat-screen television.

“This is a great opportunity for students to get a glimpse at the types of tasks they might do if they enrolled in STC as well as learn more about the programs of study and meet our faculty,” said Shannon Brennan, STC Director.

The Grille at the south campus and The Restaurant at the north campus, which are restaurants operated by the STC culinary programs, will be open for business during the open house.

For more information, call 570-544-4748, ext. 3115.

STC is an accredited career and technical school comprised of 12 public school districts in Schuylkill County: Blue Mountain, Mahanoy Area, Minersville, North Schuylkill, Pine Grove, Pottsville, Saint Clair, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah Valley, Tamaqua, Tri-Valley, and Williams Valley. STC serves students in grades 9-12, operates on two academic cycles (August through January and January through June), and has two campuses located in Mar Lin (south campus) and Frackville (north campus). STC offers 21 programs of study that combine classroom theory, hands-on application, and access to state of the art equipment. The programs are designed to promote lifelong learning that prepares students for successful entry into the workforce or higher education at the postsecondary level.