"We’re proud to partner with Penn College to help position students for future career success with Lockheed Martin. Their skilled technical knowledge and commitment to delivering quality products to support our customers’ missions make a meaningful impact. We look forward to welcoming many more alumni to our team!"
Lockheed Martin
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- Automated Manufacturing & Machining
- Aviation
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. Lockheed Martin connects customers with integrated solutions and predictive technologies to ensure they stay ahead of emerging threats.
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Q&A with Lockheed Martin
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
Lockheed Martin’s connection with Penn College spans nearly a decade through job fairs and new hires. We’re excited to see the partnership continue to grow and welcome more alumni to our team.
HOW HAS ENROLLING AS A CORPORATE TOMORROW MAKER ENHANCED YOUR PARTNERSHIP WITH PENN COLLEGE?
As the demand for highly-skilled manufacturing jobs increases across the country, being a Corporate Tomorrow Maker enables Lockheed Martin to connect with the skilled students at Penn College to share how they can make a meaningful impact with our team in the future.
WHAT QUALITIES OF PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE THEM STAND OUT FOR YOUR OPERATIONS?
Penn College students have stood out and been successful at Lockheed Martin due to their skilled technical knowledge and their commitment to delivering quality products that support our customers’ missions every day.
WHAT ASPECTS OF YOUR COMPANY ATTRACT OUR STUDENTS AND FUTURE STUDENTS TO JOIN YOUR OPERATION?
Lockheed Martin is consistently recognized as a great place to work, and we encourage our employees to bring their unique experience, training and education to our collaborative environment.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (AND PARENTS) WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
Penn College provides a great foundation for all students with high-demand skills to directly enter the workforce upon completion of their certification and degree programs.
WHAT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS TO BEST PREPARE THEM TO JOIN YOUR TEAM?
Take full advantage of this important time in your professional development at Penn College. This foundation will be something you can continue to build on for the rest of your life. The knowledge and experience you gain during your time at Penn College can help you transition to a successful and fulfilling opportunity with Lockheed Martin.
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Mike Ripic
Manufacturing Manager Machining Center
Penn College News
Nine students awarded Lockheed Martin scholarships
Lockheed Martin Corp. has awarded vocational scholarships of $6,600 each to nine Pennsylvania College of Technology students.
The students are among 150 to receive financial assistance toward their pursuit of associate degrees, credit-bearing certificates or industry-recognized credentials in cutting-edge technology and advanced manufacturing fields. Penn College had the second-highest number of awardees in the Lockheed Martin Vocational Training Scholarship program, a first of its kind within the aerospace and defense industries.
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