12/11/2025 09:52:44 AMAlumni since 2022 represent seven western Pennsylvania counties(Butler, PA) A Butler County Community College practical nursing program re-established 4½ years ago to address a regional high-priority occupation graduated Wednesday its largest class since 2022, some of whose members report having accepted job offers with hourly rates reaching $34.50 and others with signing bonuses of up to $8,000.Kyle Czzowitz, foreground, of Butler, is shown during a pinning ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Founders Hall on Butler County Community College’s main campus in Butler Township for 2025 graduates of the college’s practical nursing program. BC3’s program was re-established 4½ years ago to address a shortage in the high-priority occupation and graduated its largest class Dec. 10 with 12 students from three western Pennsylvania counties.PinningPractical NursingShaffer School of Nursing and Allied HealthStudent Success