"Penn College has been a key partner in our growth through both the hiring of graduating students ready to enter the workforce, but also through their training programs where we have enrolled many current employees to study and gain industrial skills.”
Currier
- Industry
- Automated Manufacturing & Machining
- Polymer Engineering
Currier Plastics is an integrated solutions provider located in Auburn, New York. Currier focuses on blow molding, injection molding, and engineering services to the healthcare and packaging industries. Currier employs over 200 team members and has achieved double-digit annual growth rates.
Industry Partnerships
Q&A with Currier
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?
The impact that our products are able to have in providing medical services to the general population.
WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?
There has been a family feel to the company even through years of growth. Our culture focuses on each individual to ensure that everyone feels valued in the organization.
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
We have hired/recruited from Penn College for probably the past 20 years.
WHY DO YOU BELIEVE PENN COLLEGE IS A SOUND INVESTMENT? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR RETURN?
Penn College has a hands-on approach to education, which prepares students well for having an impact when they enter the industry. We have hired full-time and internship positions and found value in the students who join our team.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI?
We value a hands-on, practical approach to problem solving. Students and graduates are typically willing to do the work involved in gathering data, making decisions, and executing a plan.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (AND PARENTS) WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
Penn College will prepare you for your career. Take advantage of what the school offers while you are there. Things that don't seem important at the moment are important when you enter your field of work.
Industry Connections
Raymond McKee
Director of Manufacturing
Programs
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Hone the technical skills you need to be a part of a rapidly growing career field.
Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology
Dive into extensive hands-on training with industrial-scale processing equipment in one of our two ABET-accredited plastics programs.
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