Students in Penta Career Center's Adult Education Volunteer Firefighter course completed their state practical testing on Saturday, October 24, demonstrating the skills and knowledge they've developed throughout their training. 🚒 A huge thank you to our dedicated instructors for their commitment to preparing students for this important milestone! We're proud of the hard work and dedication shown by everyone involved. #PentaPride #SuccessReady

Thinking about making a career change in 2027? Your next opportunity starts with the right training! 🎓 Penta Adult Education offers programs in healthcare, public safety, construction, manufacturing and more to help adults prepare for new career opportunities. Whether you're ready for a change or looking to build on your experience, now is a great time to plan your next move. Classes fill quickly, so don't wait to get started! Learn more and enroll athttps://pentaworks.org #PentaPride #SuccessReady

Penta alumni are making an impact in their careers and communities, and we want to celebrate their accomplishments! 🌟 Nominations for the Penta Outstanding Alumni Awards are closing soon, and we're looking for graduates whose achievements deserve recognition. Whether they've built successful careers, made a difference in their communities or inspired others along the way, we want to hear their stories! Don't miss the opportunity to recognize a deserving Penta graduate. Learn more and submit a nomination: pentacareercenter.org/Outsta… #PentaPride #SuccessReady

Penta Career Center is closed today, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.

Penta Career Center is on a 2-Hour Delay today, Friday, October 23, due to fog.

Penta Career Center is on a 2- Hour Delay today, Wed. Oct. 21, due to the fog.

October is National Principals Month, and we're taking a moment to recognize Penta's Director of Career-Technical Education, Tonya Kessinger! Serving in a role similar to that of a high school principal, Ms. Kessinger plays an important part in supporting our students, staff and career-technical programs. Her leadership and dedication help create an environment where students can learn, grow and prepare for their futures. Thank you for all you do to support our Penta community! #PentaPride #SuccessReady

Penta students Chase Fought (Genoa) from the Engineering Technologies program and Addison Coutcher (Oak Harbor) from the Medical Technologies Academy had the opportunity to share their perspectives as part of the keynote student panel at the Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges Annual Conference! Held Friday, October 9, at Owens Community College, the conference brought together representatives from two-year colleges across Ohio. We're proud of Chase and Addison for representing Penta and adding their voices to the conversation!

The Construction Masonry program’s sidewalk project in Bowling Green is coming together! Students recently completed the concrete pour, putting their skills to work on another important phase of the project. This project is giving students valuable real-world experience while making a lasting contribution to the community! #PentaPride #SuccessReady

Know a Penta graduate who’s doing great things in their career or community? 🌟 Now is the time to nominate them for a Penta Outstanding Alumni Award! The nomination deadline is approaching, and we want to make sure deserving Penta graduates have the opportunity to be recognized. Tag an alum who comes to mind or send this post their way and encourage them to share their story. Learn more about eligibility and submit your application: pentacareercenter.org/Outsta… #PentaPride #SuccessReady

A simple hello can make a big difference! Last month, students celebrated Start With Hello Week with activities centered around connection, inclusion and kindness. Throughout the week, students greeted one another with green wristbands, added positive messages to a positivity wall, wore green, put their phones away at lunch to connect with classmates and wrapped up the week with a sweet treat! Thank you to our students and staff for helping create a school community where everyone feels seen, included and welcome. #PentaPride #SuccessReady

Congratulations to three Penta students from Swanton High School who were selected as Homecoming attendants! 👏 ⭐ Maddie Foster — Senior, Cosmetology ⭐ Leah Baldwin — Senior, Exercise Science & Sports Medicine ⭐ Marah Stinehelfer — Junior, Cosmetology We love seeing our students recognized and celebrated by their home schools. Congratulations, Maddie, Leah and Marah! #PentaPride #SuccessReady

Penta students are learning from one another! 👐✨ Medical Technologies Academy students recently worked with Job Training students to demonstrate proper handwashing techniques and explain why good hygiene is an important part of being prepared for the workplace and community. After the demonstration, Job Training students put what they learned into practice and showed off their new skills. Thank you to our Medical Technologies Academy students for being great teachers! #PentaPride #SuccessReady

See where your future could take you! ✨ Join Penta Career Center Adult Education for an Open House on October 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Meet instructors, tour the facilities and learn more about career training in Esthetics, Nail Tech and Massage Therapy. .Bring a friend, ask questions and discover the Adult Education program that fits your goals. Learn more atpentaworks.org

Cosmetology juniors recently welcomed a Pretty in a Minute Platform Artist for a special presentation! ✂️ Students had the chance to see professional tools and techniques in action while learning more about the products used throughout the cosmetology industry. They also had the opportunity to purchase professional, lifetime-guaranteed tools to begin building their own kits for the future. Thank you to Pretty in a Minute for spending time with our students and sharing your industry expertise! #PentaPride #SuccessReady

Phlebotomy students at Penta Career Center’s Holland-Springfield Regional Campus are building the skills that happen before the blood draw even begins! Students recently practiced proper phlebotomist-to-patient etiquette along with tourniquet tying, focusing on the communication and technique needed when working directly with patients. #PentaPride #SuccessReady

A new sidewalk on West Newton Road in Bowling Green is taking shape thanks to teamwork between Penta Construction Masonry students and our community partners! 👷 Fourteen Penta seniors have been working alongside the City of Bowling Green, Palmer Brothers Concrete and Thayer Automotive to help create a safer route to Penta’s Bowling Green regional campus for a fellow student who uses a wheelchair. From moving stone and preparing the site to pouring and raking concrete, students are putting their skills to work on a real jobsite while seeing firsthand how their work can make a difference for someone in their own community. Thank you to everyone who came together to make this project possible and provide our students with an opportunity to learn, contribute and serve their community! Learn more about the project here: 13abc.com/2026/09/14/simple-… #PentaPride #SuccessReady

The school year is off to a strong start in Construction Masonry! 🚧 Mr. Fleitz’s students are already getting to work with large equipment in the program’s outdoor “Sandbox” lab, putting their skills into action early in the year. Great work, Mr. Fleitz and students! #PentaPride #SuccessReady

A quick reminder for our Penta students! 📣 There is no school tomorrow due to a staff professional development day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back at Penta next week! #PentaPride

Another 5-Star rating for Penta Career Center! ⭐ This recognition on the State Report Card reflects what happens every day across Penta: students putting in the work, instructors committed to their success and staff members supporting them along the way. We’re proud of what our entire Penta community has accomplished together. Congratulations to our students and staff on another 5-Star rating! 👏 #PentaPride #SuccessReady