Penn College Blogs

Automotive grad makes ‘PACT’ to earn customers’ trust

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.

Alumni, Automotive

Philanthropic grad/retiree supporting next generation of students

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.

Designing your dream job

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.

Cherished Meals

By Amy Koral, September 3, 2020

After working as a pastry chef and production manager for a French bakery in Portland, Oregon, 2014 baking and pastry arts graduate Amy (Lynn) Koral turned a side gig into a full-time career.

Surgical technologists expect the unexpected in the OR

By Alexis Ashby, June 26, 2020

As a certified surgical technologist Alexis Ashby keeps a vigilant eye to keep patients safe in the operating room. She is grateful to impact lives, even if her patients are unaware.

Google this: PCB design engineer

By Matt Staub, June 11, 2020

As a printed circuit board (PCB) design engineer for Google’s Pixel hardware group, Matt Staub engages daily in complex designs and active collaboration (with the occasional ping-pong game and Google bike ride on the side).