Employer Testimonials

At South Hills, we build strong connections between education and industry.
Our employer testimonials showcase the voices of the businesses and organizations that hire our graduates and see their skills in action every day.
These partnerships demonstrate the trust employers place in our training, our programs, and the students we prepare for success.

    

Read about our Graduates from the words of well-known Employers

Aerial Communications

Joshua Stevens, Director of Operations

“I have had only positive experiences with South Hills, both as a student and as an employer. The knowledge and experience gained at South Hills has led to myself and countless others starting fruitful careers in the IT field. Anytime that we are hiring, we always reach out to South Hills for candidates.”

Centre County Government

J.J. De La Cruz, Communications Coordinator

“Centre County Government seeks South Hills graduates because South Hills offers high-quality training and experience for their students. Much of what students learn at South Hills can prepare them for work in county government, such as time management and organizational skills, in addition to the more specific skills learned in each program. Students’ time at South Hills prepares them for the up to 80 positions in County government that require a high school diploma and/or technical or trade school.”

Cignal

Jaclyn Fiterman, CEO

 

“Our company, Cignal, always is on the lookout for innovative talent. We’ve been fortunate to learn about the South Hills’ Software Development and Programming program over the last few years, and we’re always very impressed with the knowledge, organization, and professionalism of their students.”

Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center

April Sparr, Graphic Design Instructor

 

“A former South Hills student works at our school as my Graphic Design teacher’s assistant. She is skilled and knowledgeable in all of the industry standard software that my students learn. She assists daily to apply design fundamentals to their projects and assisting them with the Adobe Creative Suite if they need help. When I am absent, she is knowledgeable enough to run the class on her own. Upon graduation, she was well prepared by the South Hills Graphic Design Instructors.”

“From everything I’ve seen, the South Hills Design program is up on the latest industry needs and instructors are very knowledgeable. I often recommend South Hills as a college option for my high school students after graduation.”

Keystone Payroll

Michele Condo, Payroll Tax Specialist

 

“As a South Hills graduate, I can attest to the benefits of attending a school like South Hills. The specific classes geared toward your degree of choice help to prepare you for the real-world work environment that you are going to encounter after you graduate. South Hills helps you not only gain knowledge, but confidence as you prepare for your life after classes.”

“South Hills graduates are knowledgeable, eager to work, professional and well-rounded individuals. I am lucky to work with at least 3 other South Hills graduates in my current position. South Hills helps create a great foundation for its students to excel in whatever career they choose.”

 

 

Minitab, LLC

Nikolai Vermilyea, Talent Acquisition 

 

“We appreciate the quality of students who graduate from South Hills, and the value of an education from a school focused on building the business leaders of the future.”

CareerLink

Robert Haefner, Veterans Representative

“It is a pleasure to talk with outstanding students of today’s youth. South Hills helps educate and mold our youth into becoming productive members of society”

Penn State Health

John Radtka, Vascular Surgeon

“The graduates of South Hills are exceptional. This serves as a testament to the school’s commitment to academic excellence. Many of the monographers in our lab are South Hills graduates.”

 

Steven Long, Talent Acquisition Partner

“Healthcare managers at Hershey Medical Center enjoy and are impressed with the education and preparation of the South Hills graduates. Our Heart and Vascular Institute, Radiology Department, and Children’s Hospital have openings for sonography graduates within our organization.”

PS Solutions

Joseph Merilli, Owner/Managing Partner

“South Hills is a great partner to PS Solutions here in Altoona. Over the years, we have hired several Intern Software developers and IT professionals who have turned into current full time employees for us. South Hills Software Development program trains individuals to be work ready when they graduate. Several of the Interns we have hired are still with the company today, some having grown into leadership roles. We will continue to look to South Hills for our hiring needs.”

Sheetz

Trevor Hensal, Facilities & Production Manager

“We had a great experience with a recent South Hills graduate. When I reached out to Ray Liddick to see if he had a student in mind for a temporary engagement for video production, Ray responded quickly with three recent graduates that had demonstrated skills that met our needs. The graduate that we selected spent three months with us and helped with production of training videos. He recommended best practices and equipment to us and went to work creating and updating our content. The graduate was professional, driven, and productive. We would definitely consider a similar arrangement for the future.”

Penn State Construction

Allison Rhoades, Administrative Specialist

“Penn State Construction is proud to support South Hills, an institution that has consistently provided us with talented and skilled graduates over the years. Through South Hills internship programs, we offer students valuable real-world experience within our company. Additionally, we regularly participate in career fairs and recruitment events hosted by providing students with insights into our industry and potential career pathways. Penn State Construction is honored to play a role in shaping the future of these bright young minds and look forward to continued collaboration with South Hills in the future.”

Thrive HR Management

Becky Dreese, Owner/HR Consultant

“We support South Hills because we love the opportunities you bring to our workforce and education outside of a 4-year degree.”

Town&Gown (Barash Media)

Luciano Sormani, Creative Director

“As a South Hills alumni, and a former instructor, I’ve experienced first-hand the value of a SH education, both for individuals and the community.”

 

Tiara Snare, former General Manager

” Town&Gown supports educational institutions like South Hills because of their commitment to providing students with practical skills and knowledge that align with the industry demands. We currently have four employees that are graduates of the Graphic Arts program. The hands on training and experienced professors set each student up to thrive in the work industry which makes businesses like Town&Gown eager to seek graduates for employment.”

University Orthopedics

Kayanna Bishop, Medical Assistant & Clinical Team-Lead

“As a busy orthopedic practice, medical assistants are one of the backbones of our clinical team. The flexibility, versatility, and adaptability of medical assistants make them a vital part of our practice. Medical assistants run our providers, complete our surgery scheduling, and staff our triage call center. UOC has been partnering with South Hills for several years and has offered multiple students’ full-time employment at the end of their externships. The students’ hands-on training prepares them to quickly jump into clinic and room patients, take vitals, autoclave instruments, and assist with procedures. South Hills’ students are eager to learn and jump in where needed, making our partnership with them an asset that we look forward to every year.”

UMPC Altoona

Mike Harf, Director of Respiratory Care Services“

I support South Hills because of the students that will be enrolling into this (the Respiratory Therapy ) program are the future of our job field. After going through a pandemic in the recent years, the healthcare field has taken a true hit to staffing. You must invest in the future in order to preserve what you have now, and have a local program start in our area is such a positive thing. To make and have that connection with South Hills in the coming future will only set up my department and South Hills for success with getting students exceptional clinical experience and potential job candidates as they progress in their studies.”

 

Robyn Diakite, Unit Director of UMPC North Central Pennsylvania

“The team from UMPC Williamsport has hosted interns from South Hills in cardiac and vascular sonography every year for the last 10 years. Our experience with the school and their students has been wonderful. The teachers and staff are communicative and easy to work with. The students are professional from the first moment and present with a strong knowledge bas and basic competencies. They are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and ready to step out into the “real world.” Our entire department is full of South Hills grads who have made their home with us over the years, and we are thrilled to have them!” 

Your Building Centers, Inc.

Brett Hamler, IT Manager

“I have always been a fan of South Hills graduates. Over the years we have hired several to work in our field. The schooling that they are put through allows them to hit the ground running when it comes to hardware and network support. South Hills does an amazing job at giving these individuals the skill sets that they need to succeed in today’s ever changing IT world.”