"Our Penn College alumni come to Melink because of the type of work we do. They hear a little about TAB (testing & balancing) during school, but don't fully understand what it is or that it's a career path all of its own. Melink fosters the education they have and provides training and certifications to make them successful leaders in the energy efficiency industry.”
Melink Corporation
- Industry
- Building Automation Engineering
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Melink is a global provider of energy efficiency solutions for commercial buildings with five business offerings: HVAC Testing, Adjusting & Balancing, Intelli-Hood® Kitchen Ventilation Controls, Building Commissioning, HVAC Monitoring, and Custom Business Solutions for operation efficiency. For over 35 years, Melink has been helping companies save energy, increase profits, and make the world a more sustainable place.
Industry Partnerships
Q&A with Melink Corporation
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?
Melink is a mid-size company that is effecting change on a national scale. The work being done by our employees aims to make the future world a cleaner and more sustainable place!
WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?
With an employee count of 120 and rising, Melink has a culture of collaboration. Our team-oriented culture provides our employees with confidence the reach their full potential, ultimately allowing them to contribute to the organizational goals.
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
We first came into contact with Penn College by having an alumni join our team. After his success, we started to attend the Career Fairs and have now successfully hired multiple other graduating students. We hope to grow this partnership for years to come!
WHY DO YOU BELIEVE PENN COLLEGE IS A SOUND INVESTMENT? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR RETURN?
This has been a GREAT investment! Our hiring needs are annually around 25 field service professionals. The Penn College alumni we have in our network have provided insight into the guidance and leadership they have experienced at the school. They are very hungry to learn and continue to push the envelope of what they initially expected out of the industry.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI?
There are multiple qualities we value about Penn College students and alumni, but the top is the type of knowledge and hands-on experience they come into the workforce with. The HVAC program at Penn College has courses that directly relate to our industry, like heat load calculation, that equip the students with the skills to become masters in their trades. We can easily build on the foundation of their knowledge and make them successful members of our team.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (AND PARENTS) WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
Meet with former students, ask questions, take a tour. Penn College is a great place to explore your options in a hands-on learning environment. The dedication they have to their programs and the connects they have to the workforce make it a great place to grow a career!
Industry Connections
Kelsey Johnson
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Building Automation Engineering
Learn how to centrally manage building systems and automatically control features like room temperature, elevators, and security systems.
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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