Alumni Stories, Reviews, & Testimonials

Real People. Real Stories.

No one can tell you more about what it’s like to get an education from South Hills School of Business & Technology than the people who have done exactly that. Discover how South Hills is teaching people, changing lives as our alumni tell you their personal stories, testimonials, and reviews in their own words from our campuses in State College and Altoona, Pennsylvania. We take great pride in knowing that our alumni are so eager to recommend South Hills to their friends, to their families – and to you!


Our faculty are eager to share their South Hills stories, too!

Find out more about their passions and what drives them in the "I Am South Hills" Faculty Video Series and the Faculty/Staff Spotlight Interview Series.

Why Should You Choose South Hills?

Small Classes

“Impersonal” simply isn’t in our vocabulary. At South Hills, whether you're at our State College campus or our Altoona campus, you’ll never get lost in the crowd – or the shuffle. We're a central Pennsylvania trade school with small classes that allow for plenty of personal attention from your teachers. You'll even get to know our president and campus directors personally! And our responsive and supportive staff is here to answer all your questions and provide you with the tools you need to succeed.

Experienced Teachers

Our faculty brings years of professional and practical experience to their classes, combining classroom training and real-world context. You’ll also learn in a highly-supportive, non-intimidating environment. And with their experience working in their respective fields, our teachers are great professional mentors, too.

Practical Curriculum

“Learn by doing!” All our programs include intensive, hands-on instruction and deliver the material you need to know to launch a successful career in your chosen field. And we believe the best way to do that is through project-oriented learning that provides opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. All programs include guaranteed internships.

Career Placement

Our ultimate goal is to prepare you for fulfilling employment in your chosen field. Our dedicated Career Services staff can assist you to find an appropriate internship at the end of your studies and offers services to help you throughout your working life to find the best match for your skills and passions.