An A+ First Assembly
By: Erin Sikora I’ve realized over the years that there are two types of people, the ones that love public speaking and the ones that feel sick to their stomach at the thought of it. I have always felt that speaking in front of a crowd came somewhat natural to me so when TCP recently gave me the opportunity to complete my first assembly on my own I was ecstatic. I have been able to... Read More
My First Week at TCP
By: Erin Sikora Hello Everyone! My name is Erin Sikora and I am the new Marketing Assistant here at The Challenge Program, Inc. in the Pittsburgh office. I am more than ready to get started with my position, but let’s be honest, the first week at any new school or job is always a mix of emotions. You don’t really know what to expect which can be thrilling, but also nerve racking. I am... Read More
Life-Changing: Cole Nickolls Ringgold High School
Cole had a stressful year and that is something that makes him completely relatable to his peers and even most adults. What makes him stand out is how he has turned the stress and negativity into something positive not only for himself but others who really need it. Cole’s work with “Caring for Kids” through Eat’n Park, allows him to volunteer and spend plenty of his time at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh where he was... Read More
Linda Falcone: UGI Continues to Support Career Education in the Region
UGI Utilities, Inc. demonstrates their commitment to strengthen our community creating a great place to live and work by partnering with West Side Career and Technology Center students through The Challenge Program, Inc. (TCP) In addition to sponsoring TCP at the school, UGI has also invested in the school’s new Agility Course project—helping to reinforce the need for training and education, and the need to help our first responders prepare for any situation. Although the... Read More
Grandma Loved TCP (In Loving Memory)
February was quite the month for me. I got a new job, a new car, and an office space to make my own. Everything was pretty great and then I hit a roadblock as everyone has at different points in their lives. I have already written a blog thanking TCP for this new job which has allowed me to buy my first car, pay off more of my student loans, and have my weekends back.... Read More