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ESC provides fertile ground for latest Recruitment Day

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Photos by Tom Wilson, writer/editor-Penn College News

Penn College Career Services

More than two dozen employers were at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday for another in a series of program-specific Recruitment Days.

As the morning chill burned off under welcome sunshine, the day heated up with productive dialogue about full- and part-time positions and internship possibilities for students in diesel, heavy equipment and power generation majors.

A list of the semester's remaining Recruitment Days, as well as pop-up information tables and other networking opportunities, can be found on the Career Services' Events page.

Brandy A. Heron, a diesel technology student from Coatesville, meets with Allan Myers' Ashley Snyder and Andrew Hoffman (a 2006 graduate of Penn College's heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis major).
Brandy A. Heron, a diesel technology student from Coatesville, meets with Allan Myers' Ashley Snyder and Andrew Hoffman (a 2006 graduate of Penn College's heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis major).
Chris Collins, a corporate technical recruiter for Foley Inc. who was among the industry partners on the campus for "CAT Day" in mid-September, brings his familiar face back for more career outreach.
Chris Collins, a corporate technical recruiter for Foley Inc. who was among the industry partners on the campus for "CAT Day" in mid-September, brings his familiar face back for more career outreach.
Though partially obscured by the shade of their tent, representatives of Anderson Equipment Co. bring opportunity to light. Talking with Justin W. Beishline, assistant dean of diesel technology and natural resources, are Ed Wallace (left), academic recruiting manager, and Jerry Skiff, director of service. Both were also on hand in March, accompanied by an excavator on loan for student instruction.
Though partially obscured by the shade of their tent, representatives of Anderson Equipment Co. bring opportunity to light. Talking with Justin W. Beishline, assistant dean of diesel technology and natural resources, are Ed Wallace (left), academic recruiting manager, and Jerry Skiff, director of service. Both were also on hand in March, accompanied by an excavator on loan for student instruction; Skiff additionally is a member of the college's Heavy Construction Equipment Technician Emphasis Advisory Committee.
Samantha O'Donnell-White, director of human resources at Groff Tractor & Equipment, made a photoworthy splash in distributing John Deere camo hats to students.
Samantha O'Donnell-White, director of human resources at Groff Tractor & Equipment, made a photoworthy splash in distributing John Deere camo hats to students.
 Eddie M. Vaks, of Lansdale, stops by the Penske tent for a chat with recruiter Gwenn Johnson. Vaks is enrolled in heavy construction equipment technology: technician emphasis.
Eddie M. Vaks, of Lansdale, stops by the Penske tent for a chat with recruiter Gwenn Johnson. Vaks is enrolled in heavy construction equipment technology: technician emphasis.
Ohio CAT's Jason Berens (left), employment specialist, and Ryan Boyer, branch product support manager in the company's Power Systems Division, were impressed throughout the day by the students they met.
Ohio CAT's Jason Berens (left), employment specialist, and Ryan Boyer, branch product support manager in the company's Power Systems Division, were impressed throughout the day by the students they met.
Kenworth of Pennsylvania and Motor Truck Thermo King, whose philanthropy is reflected in two dedicated labs inside the Earth Science Center, also handle the outdoor traffic. Representing the Carlisle location are Ryan Smith and Kendall Wilkinson.
Kenworth of Pennsylvania and Motor Truck Thermo King, whose philanthropy is reflected in two dedicated labs inside the Earth Science Center, also handle the outdoor traffic. Representing the Carlisle location are Ryan Smith and Kendall Wilkinson.
Potential technicians with Waste Management, among the companies that have risen to the Visionary Society level on the college's Donor Wall, interact with John Stanton (left background) and Kurt Albertson.
Potential technicians with Waste Management, among the companies that have risen to the Visionary Society level on the college's Donor Wall, interact with John Stanton (left background) and Kurt Albertson.
Another frequent visitor is Milton CAT – the Caterpillar dealership for Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, upstate New York, Rhode Island and Vermont – personified Wednesday by Kathryn Herbert (left) and Cori Schneider.
Another frequent visitor is Milton CAT – the Caterpillar dealership for Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, upstate New York, Rhode Island and Vermont – personified Wednesday by Kathryn Herbert (left) and Cori Schneider.