Automated Manufacturing & Machining

Infuse efficiency into all aspects of the manufacturing process.

The manufacturing industry is growing at a rapid pace and the numbers are expected to continue rising.

Technical skills are in demand to fill an anticipated 4.6 million job openings in automation over the next 10 years . Penn College answers this need with industry-driven curriculums aimed to prepare tomorrow’s graduates with the skills employers demand most.

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Manufacturing Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Take the lead in the future of manufacturing by engineering parts and processes. 

Automated Manufacturing Technology (A.A.S.)

Learn how to plan, organize, and carry out manufacturing projects.

 

Machine Tool Technology (A.A.S.)

Dive into all aspects of machine operations from theory and design to CNC programming. 

Metal Fabrication Technology (A.A.S.)

From welding and machining to sheet metal fabrication, this all-encompassing program builds a diverse combination of metal fabrication skills. 

CNC Machinist Certificate

This hands-on program will prepare you for a career as a skilled machinist. 

Minors & Immersions

Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Penn College Baja team registers another top-10 finish

Pennsylvania College of Technology added to its storied history in Baja SAE competitions with a ninth-place showing out of 84 schools in the recent endurance race at Mechanicsville, Maryland. The clutch performance at Baja SAE Maryland represents the 16th time Penn College has recorded a top-10 finish in the endurance competition since 2011.

Friday, June 6, 2025

Penn College Baja SAE team primed for competition

Their classes for the spring semester ended last month, but 14 Pennsylvania College of Technology students face a big test June 12-15. They will be competing against 101 other schools at Baja SAE Maryland.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Penn College alum finds success at Lockheed Martin

Although women make up just 29% of the manufacturing workforce, Pennsylvania College of Technology alumna Shelby N. Miller is proud to be included in that calculation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It’s a number that she hopes increases in the future. Miller, of Schuylkill Haven, is a manufacturing engineer associate with Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control business area.

Industry Partners

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Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.