Welcome to Penn Commercial Business & Technical School

Penn Commercial Business & Technical School is located in Washington, Pennsylvania. For over 75 years, we've been offering quality education to students in our community. Our current facility opened in 2001 and was designed with the student in mind. As a student, you'll have access to computer labs, the school library, the student center and even an in-house daycare facility!

We offer both day and evening classes. Lifetime career placement assistance is available to graduates. In fact, we had 100% placement of students in our cosmetology and manicuring programs in 2007!

Cosmetology

Our cosmetology program is designed with the student in mind! Our instructors are experienced professionals focused on your success. Penn Commercial Business & Technical School's cosmetology clinic is state-of-the-art! You'll be able to refine your skills and gain the confidence you need.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be prepared to take the Pennsylvania State Board licensing exam. Employment opportunities may include stylist, salon manager or owner, color specialist, skin or nail specialist, educator, platform or makeup artist, manufacturer's representative, cosmetic salesperson, and more. You may find work in beauty salons, spas, and other related businesses.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241, Phone (202) 336-6780, to award diplomas and occupational associate degrees.
• Licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools
• Approved for veterans' training and rehabilitation training
• Participant in the Federal Pell and PHEAA grant programs
• Penn Commercial is an "Eligible Institution under the Federally Insured Student Loan Program"
• Licensed by the PA State Board of Cosmetology