"Partnering with Penn College offers increased visibility and the opportunity to help secure careers for their graduates, with a focus on growth and development."
Weis Markets Inc.
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Weis Markets (NYSE: WMK) is a highly successful retail grocer with almost 200 supermarkets in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, West Virginia, New York State, Virginia, and Delaware. The corporate offices are in Sunbury, PA. and Weis Markets today employs approximately 22,000 people.
At Weis Markets, we are a team that is passionate about our associates having a meaningful career and providing a work life balance.
Our associates are the pillars of our company and our number one priority. We are known for our internal career growth opportunities and developing a career path for our associates. We are always looking for talented people to bring their new and creative ideas and insights to help our company grow and prosper into the future.
Make Weis Markets your place to grow and see how we can offer you endless opportunities.
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Q&A with Weis Markets Inc.
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?
Weis is a highly integrated and community-focused business with a diverse range of operations, from manufacturing our own ice cream and milk to operating a large distribution warehouse at 1.5 million square feet and a CDL fleet of 143 trucks and let us not forgot our roles in store operations. Our commitment to community involvement and giving back is a fantastic value proposition. There are may opportunities at Weis.
WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?
Although Weis is a corporation, we maintain values similar to those of a mom-and-pop establishment. We focus on collaboration and work closely with our business partners to achieve the company’s shared goals.
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
Weis Markets has had a long-standing relationship working with Penn College for opportunities for students and graduates, including part-time positions while in school, full- time opportunities upon graduation and internship opportunities.
WHY DO YOU BELIEVE PENN COLLEGE IS A SOUND INVESTMENT? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR RETURN?
Penn College provides an excellent education to prepare students for beginning their careers. Students in various academic fields can find opportunities that fit their needs with Weis Markets and can make Weis Markets their place to grow.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS & ALUMNI?
We highly value integrity and knowledge.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (AND PARENTS) WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
The manufacturing trade needs skilled workers. If you are willing to put in the effort, Penn College would be a great place to obtain your training before entering the workforce.
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