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Pittsburgh Technical College Reviews

2.9

36% would recommend to a friend

(63 total reviews)
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Dr. Harvey-Smith

27% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Pittsburgh Technical College has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 63 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Pittsburgh Technical College employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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63 reviews
1.0
30 May 2023

Toxic and heavily in debt

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Pros

Many good employees who have remained dedicated despite leadership, nice campus.

Cons

Incompetent leadership has steered the school into debt. Check out Financial Responsibility Composite scores to see for yourself. The work environment can only be described as toxic and unhealthy. Enrollment is at an all time low but leader of that area continues to get promoted. Firing of employees seems indiscriminate. Many more have left on their own. Those who leave are not replaced and their work is dumped on those left behind. There's a hiring freeze but somehow the favorites are still getting positions filled. Policies are outdated by several years. Leadership is cutting benefits left and right and expecting employees to thank them. The best thing that could happen to PTC is to get in a union. The abuse would surely stop and employees would have some protections. Finally, the president does not know what she is doing but is quick to blame others. She requires employees to nominate her for lots of awards which she displays throughout her expensively renovated office. Low enrollment, college in debt, and employee morale at an all-time low equals poor leadership.

1.0
10 Nov 2022
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Work, life balance is good.

Cons

This used to be a job that we all loved and took pride in. Since the new management took over I have watched about 50% of the employees that have been there for years leave. Most voluntary. It has turned into the corporate atmosphere where you are just a number. Prior to them joining every employee was valued and truly cared for. Worst part is they do not rehire for the positions to be filled, they dump all the work onto the employees that are still there and no additional pay. There hasn't been raises I'm years. The poor students are suffering with no customer services anymore. Teachers just push students through courses even though they didn't pass the courses. This place is not what it used to be. I'll be surprised if this school is still there and not bankrupt in 2023.

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Pittsburgh Technical College Response
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We are glad to hear you feel as though your work/life balance is enjoyable! Regarding your concerns, we strive to be a place where employees are proud to work and know that they are valued. Thank you for sharing your experience and please know we are constantly working to improve all aspects of PTC for faculty, staff, and especially students. Together, we can make 2023 our best year yet! - LS
1.0
5 July 2023

Leaving was my Best Decision

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Pros

Working to assist students was the most exciting part of my job and gave me the experience I needed to grow as a leader. The students and the people I interacted with on a daily basis were the most important part of the college.

Cons

The college has changed for the negative since DHS came aboard as the President. She is self-absorbed and only thinks of how she looks to the outside world. She missed her opportunity to be a boots-on-the-ground leader and help keep the college moving positively. You can not lead from the outside and not know what is going on with your people, know your people, and support your people.

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