"TPS is fortunate to have a great partner like Penn College in our backyard. We are pleased to be able to offer students part-time work, summer internships and full-time jobs, which benefit the students and TPS. Penn College prepares students very well to join our business and we have many Penn College alumni who have grown to be leaders in our organization."
Thermal Product Solutions
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- Automated Manufacturing & Machining
- Electrical
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
- Welding & Metal Fabrication
Thermal Product Solutions designs and manufactures industrial and laboratory ovens and furnaces and environmental temperature cycling and stability test chambers. Their product brands include Blue M, Gruenberg, Lindberg/MPH, Tenney, Wisconsin Oven, and Baker Furnace. TPS headquarters are located in New Columbia, Pennsylvania.
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Q&A with TPS
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
We've been connected with Penn College for many years. We have Williamsport Area Community College grads as well.
HOW HAS ENROLLING AS A CORPORATE TOMORROW MAKER ENHANCED YOUR PARTNERSHIP WITH PENN COLLEGE?
We are still very new to the program.. I do think that so far it distinguishes us as a local employer for student employment opportunities.
WHAT QUALITIES OF PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE THEM STAND OUT FOR YOUR OPERATIONS?
Students are generally well-educated and up-to-date with knowledge and equipment. Students are also eager to continue to learn.
WHAT ASPECTS OF YOUR COMPANY ATTRACT OUR STUDENTS AND FUTURE STUDENTS TO JOIN YOUR OPERATION?
We offer great career growth opportunities and are willing to help students grow their current skills and learn new ones. We promote from within. We create custom equipment and work with cutting-edge companies.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (AND PARENTS) WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
Penn College offers a great hands-on education that is easily transferable to work. Also, there are GREAT well-paying careers in manufacturing and the trades! Explore them!
WHAT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS TO BETTER PREPARE THEM TO JOIN YOUR TEAM?
Take every opportunity to perfect your skills and learn new things. Don't be afraid to try something new.
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Greg Jennings
President and CEO
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Meet Jeff, a Penn College graduate thriving at TPS
After earning his bachelor’s degree in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Design Technology at Penn College, Jeff accepted an offer at TPS where he partners with global organizations to develop industrial ovens and furnaces for testing and manufacturing processes. Take a look inside Jeff’s career. See how he applies his Penn College education every day. And imagine yourself pursuing a future made by hand.
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