Technical School

Research Questions
Williamson College of the Trades
General Information
1. Where is this school located? How long would it take you to get there from Garnet Valley? How
do you feel about this distance?
It’s in media PA, it would only take about 15-20 minutes to get there. It’s a little closer than I
would like it to be
2. How many students attend this school?
260 students
3. What is/are the disciplines that this school offers that you are considering?
Power Plant
4. How long the does the program take?
3 years
5. Where is the school set (urban, suburban, rural, etc.)?
Rural/suburban

Application Information
6. When is the application deadline?
Mid december, no specific date
7. Where can the application be found?
One their website, you can apply online or request for a paper application
8. Are there any admission test requirements?
The ASVAB, a standardized test, and after that you get an interview
9. What other admissions requirements are there? SAT 2, letters of recommendation, personal
statement, interview, audition, etc.?
Cannot be 20 by the first day of June they are going there, physical requirements, high school
diploma or GED, Three optional letters of character reference may be supplied from someone other
than a family member, such as a pastor, guidance counselor, teacher, scout master, or employer.

Services on Campus
10. Are there academic supports/curricular accommodations that students with special needs can
receive? Where are the offices located?
Any student with a qualified disability is able to go to the dean of students in order to request
for accommodation
11. What type of job placement help is offered as part of this program?
They do offer career services and have many on campus recruiters, almost a guaranteed job.