Coterra contribution boosts Penn College Dual Enrollment

A two-year $140,000 Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program contribution from Coterra will cover participation fees for all of the more than 70 Pennsylvania high schools and career and technology center partners in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s dual enrollment program.

In addition to fees for the participating schools and CTCs, Coterra’s commitment will support transportation costs to visit the Penn College campus, where students can tour facilities and labs and meet with faculty.

The Penn College Foundation is approved as an Educational Improvement Organization under EITC, which is administered by the state Department of Community & Economic Development.

Penn College Dual Enrollment enables academically qualified high school and career and technology center students to take tuition-free courses for college credit.

The college works with more than 70 partners across Pennsylvania, allowing over 2,000 students to earn more than 7,000 Penn College credits annually.

“This generous two-year EITC commitment from Coterra provides substantial support to the Penn College Dual Enrollment program and our valued partners,” said President Michael J. Reed. “When high school students are able to take courses for college credit, it builds confidence, and they jump-start their higher-education experience. In addition, they save money for themselves and their families while developing rigorous and relevant skills. The dual enrollment option delivers a crucial head start toward earning a college degree and finding sustainable employment. This is important, because when students demonstrate success in college courses, they are more competitive in the college admissions process and when applying for relevant career positions.”

“At Coterra, we recognize the transformative power of career and technical education, especially when it bridges the gap between high school and higher education,” said George Stark, director of external affairs. “Our commitment to supporting dual enrollment opportunities through the Pennsylvania College of Technology reflects our belief in the importance of equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s energy and manufacturing industries. By investing in this program, we are ensuring that every student in the commonwealth has the chance to pursue higher education without financial barriers.

“This initiative, made possible through Pennsylvania's Education Improvement Tax Credit Program, is a continuation of Coterra's decade-long commitment to advancing career and technical education across Pennsylvania. We are proud to contribute to the future success of our students and communities.”

Penn College Dual Enrollment’s participating partners are: Adams County Technical Institute; Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School; Benton High School; Berks Career & Technology Center; Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School; Bloomsburg Area High School; Bradford Area High School; Carlisle High School; Central Montgomery County Technical High School; Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology; Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center; Chester County Technical College High School: Brandywine Campus, Pickering Campus and Pennock’s Bridge Campus; Clearfield County Career & Technology Center; Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School; Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technology Center; Danville Area High School; Dauphin County Technical School; Dover Area High School; Eastern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center; Fayette County Career & Technical Institute; Franklin County Career & Technology Center; Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center; Jersey Shore Area High School; Juniata County School District: East Juniata High School and Juniata High School; Keystone Central School District: Central Mountain High School, Bucktail High School and Keystone Career and Technical Center; Lancaster County Career & Technology Center; Lycoming Career & Technology Center; Mahanoy Area High School; Mifflin County Academy of Science & Technology; Mifflinburg Area High School; Milton Area High School; Milton Hershey School; Monroe Career & Technical Institute; Montgomery Area High School; Montoursville Area High School; Northern Tier Career Center; Northern Tioga School District: Williamson High School; Northumberland County Career & Technology Center; Red Lion Area High School; River Valley High School; Schuylkill Technology Centers; Selinsgrove Area High School; Seneca Highlands Career & Technology Center; South Williamsport Area High School; Southern Columbia Area High School; Southern Tioga School District: North Penn-Liberty High School and North Penn-Mansfield High School; St. John Neumann Regional Academy; Sullivan County High School; SUN Area Technical Institute; Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center; Troy Area High School; Upper Dauphin High School; Venango Technology Center; Warren County Career Center; Warrior Run High School; Wellsboro High School; West Shore School District; Williamsport Area High School; and York County School of Technology.

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