(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA – February 28, 2025)—Delaware County Community College will train up to 80 students to become building maintenance managers and maintenance technicians at 50% of the cost of regular first-year DCCC tuition through a $1,366,242.00 grant awarded from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic development.

DCCC’s Building and Facilities Maintenance Certificate Program, launched in 2024 in response to regional workforce demand, is a 29-credit certificate of competency that is federal aid eligible and is the first step in a career pathway towards an associate degree in the Skilled Trades. Since modern maintenance tasks will require proficiency with various software and digital tools, DCCC’s program incorporates the understanding and impact of technical advancements related to cyber security, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and productivity platforms. It is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of Building Maintenance Managers and Maintenance Technicians.

Building and Facilities Maintenance professionals ensure that continuous care in both preventative and general maintenance is scheduled and executed properly and in accordance with the local or state guidelines. Technicians are required to have a diverse skill set including knowledge in areas of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general facilities. Courses in the program include Forklift Operations, Introduction to Computer Skills for Facility Maintenance, Introduction to AI in Facility Maintenance, Certified Facility Manager, and more.

“To remove financial barriers and encourage students to consider this family sustaining career pathway, scholarships are being offered to cover one half the cost of regular first-year tuition,” said DCCC Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development Karen Kozachyn.
DCCC is a regional leader in the development and delivery of courses leading to professional certifications, certificates of competency and proficiency, and Associate in Applied Science degrees. To learn more about DCCC’s Building and Facilities Maintenance Certificate Program, including scholarship opportunities, call 610-355-7156, email workforceeconomicdev@dccc.edu or visit dccc.edu/building-facilities-maintenance-certificate.