<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Skilled Trades Programs - Douglas Education Center</title> <atom:link href="https://www.dec.edu/category/skilled-trades-programs/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.dec.edu</link> <description>DEC Special Make Up Effects School Cosmetology School PA Art Career</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:29:37 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://www.dec.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-decflame-32x32.jpg</url> <title>Skilled Trades Programs - Douglas Education Center</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>DOUGLAS EDUCATION CENTER CEO/PRESIDENT JEFF IMBRESCIA INDUCTED INTO MONESSEN WALL OF FAME</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/douglas-education-center-ceo-president-jeff-imbrescia-inducted-into-monessen-wall-of-fame/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=douglas-education-center-ceo-president-jeff-imbrescia-inducted-into-monessen-wall-of-fame</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:45:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Allan and Wilson's Digital Illustration Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[massage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Energy Trade Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=34110</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Douglas Education Center CEO/President Jeff Imbrescia was inducted into the Wall of Fame at Monessen High School. The dedication event was held on October 12th, 2024. 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Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[massage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Energy Trade Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=33987</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) has recognized Douglas Education Center (DEC) as a School of Excellence for the second consecutive time. 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Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graphic Design & Web Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[massage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Energy Trade Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=32288</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Douglas Business College was established in 1904 by Warren Douglas as a business and secretarial school. It later became Douglas School of Business Inc. and was incorporated on January 31, 1977. Current owner Jeffrey D. Imbrescia, has been CEO/President since 1989. Douglas School of Business,...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/the-dec-story/">The DEC Story</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32288</post-id> </item> <item> <title>College Recruiting Coming Back</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/college-recruiting-coming-back/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=college-recruiting-coming-back</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:58:45 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George A. 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Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Medical Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=31027</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you Mon Valley Independent for featuring DEC in their article for Post Secondary Schools Creating Safe Environments. We pride ourselves in creating and maintaining a safe environment for students and staff during the pandemic.      </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/schoolscreatingsafeenvironments/">Post Secondary Schools Creating Safe Environments</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">31027</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Dads Matter to DEC</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/dads-matter-to-dec-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dads-matter-to-dec-2</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:11:06 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Energy Trade Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CDL]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CDL Training]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Douglas Education Center]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trade]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=30607</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Fathers from three counties in southwestern Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to train for their commercial driver’s license (CDL) for free thanks to funding provided by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Federal Fatherhood Program. Douglas Education Center (DEC) in Monessen is partnering with...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/dads-matter-to-dec-2/">Dads Matter to DEC</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">30607</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Jeff Imbrescia, CEO/President of Douglas Education Center – 32 Years of Leadership!</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/jeff-imbrescia-ceo-president-of-douglas-education-center-32-years-of-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jeff-imbrescia-ceo-president-of-douglas-education-center-32-years-of-leadership</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:40:53 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Medical Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#DECLife]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Douglas Education Center]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=30447</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>“I had to learn on the job,” says Jeff Imbrescia, CEO and President of Douglas Education Center (DEC), talking about his beginnings as the owner what was then called Douglas School of Business. Mr. Imbrescia’s leadership has proven to be the foundation that Douglas Education...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/jeff-imbrescia-ceo-president-of-douglas-education-center-32-years-of-leadership/">Jeff Imbrescia, CEO/President of Douglas Education Center – 32 Years of Leadership!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">30447</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Douglas Education Center Covid-19 Campus Safety</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/deccovid-19-campus-safety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deccovid-19-campus-safety</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:21:49 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Medical Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#DECLife]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Douglas Education Center]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=30057</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Douglas Education Center is committed to providing safe and healthy facilities for our students, employees, and visitors to ensure the lowest likelihood of COVID-19 exposure while maintaining the highest level of educational capability. Upon entering a DEC facility everyone is required to wear a mask,...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/deccovid-19-campus-safety/">Douglas Education Center Covid-19 Campus Safety</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">30057</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Increased Demand Post-COVID-19 Threatens Trucker Shortage</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/increased-trucker-shortage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=increased-trucker-shortage</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:38:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Energy Trade Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#DECLife]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Commercial Driver's License Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Douglas Education Center]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=29791</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>According to the American Trucking Associations, the labor shortage in the U.S. trucking industry (in terms of unfilled positions) is roughly 60,000 drivers. As recently as late April, 27 states had closed their departments of motor vehicles (DMVs) due to COVID-19 concerns. While most states...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/increased-trucker-shortage/">Increased Demand Post-COVID-19 Threatens Trucker Shortage</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">29791</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Jeff Imbrescia, CEO/President of Douglas Education Center – 31 Years of Changing Lives!</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/31-years-of-changing-lives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=31-years-of-changing-lives</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:49:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George A. 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We can all agree that without Jeff’s plan, the then “Douglas School of Business” would most certainly not...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/31-years-of-changing-lives/">Jeff Imbrescia, CEO/President of Douglas Education Center – 31 Years of Changing Lives!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">29072</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss>