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By Maddie Metzger, June 3, 2021
Visits to campus can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the college search. During your trip, you’ll get to see campus and immerse yourself in the school’s culture for the day.
Community, Education, Student Life
best college visit, college search, college tour, college visit, college visit tips
By Chris Ray, June 3, 2021
There are many “ships” in the workforce world – internship, externship, returnship, pre-apprenticeship. So how does apprenticeship stack up in this crowded lineup, and more importantly what differentiates it?
Community, Education, Industry, Technology
apprenticeship, employee training, Penn College, workforce development
By Danielle Wesneski, May 13, 2021
As the end of my senior year approaches and I reflect on my time at Penn College, I am filled with so many emotions: joy, sadness, excitement, nervousness, but mostly gratitude.
Baking & Culinary Arts
applied management, baking and pastry arts, dual enrollment, scholarship
By Joe Ciaccia, March 17, 2021
Joe Ciaccia began welding a few years ago. He obviously took to the trade.
Education, Industry, People, Welding
STEM, welding, welding engineering
By Naim Jabbour, March 2, 2021
Naim N. Jabbour, assistant professor of architectural technology at Penn College, recently fielded a series of commonly asked questions – profound and playful, serious and silly – in a video aimed at those considering a future in the field.
Architecture and Sustainable Design, People, STEM
architectural technology, architecture, sustainable deign
By Alain Johnson, December 2, 2020
A graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s automotive technology: Honda PACT emphasis major, Alain Johnson is straddling two worlds: sharing through his day job what he has learned, while working toward adding a degree to his toolkit.
By Jim Cunningham, November 12, 2020
An award-winning alumnus with a decades-long family connection to Williamsport Area Community College and Pennsylvania College of Technology has the perfect vantage point from which to view his personal accomplishments and the institution that helped shape them.
Alumni, People, Scholarships, Technology
Penn College alumnus, Transforming Tomorrow Together
By Mary Watts, November 12, 2020
Mary Watts is a senior at Pennsylvania College of Technology, majoring in Information Assurance & Cyber Security. She is vice president of the ISA organization on campus. When Mary isn’t busy in class or working as a student college relations assistant, she enjoys relaxing at home and spending time with her family.
Cyber Security, People, Student Life
Transforming Tomorrow Together
By Kimbr Filko, November 10, 2020
As Senior UI/UX Designer for Blackboard, an educational technology company, Kimbr Filko applies the skills she learned at Penn College to design websites for K-12 schools.
The 2014 graphic design alumna offers insight into the value of her degree, and the important role the College continues to play in her life.
By West, October 31, 2020
West Pharmaceutical Services harness a powerful combination of innovation, technology, infrastructure, and expertise to serve the pharmaceutical, medical, and consumer industries.
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