The U.S.-based electrical products business of global industrial manufacturing company Siemens has recognized Pennsylvania College of Technology by donating equipment for student use.
Siemens Smart Infrastructure provided 21 125-amperes load centers containing a variety of circuit breakers. The donation benefits students seeking an associate degree in electrical construction or electrical technology.
“Many of the breakers are either arc-fault circuit interrupters or ground-fault circuit interrupters, both of which are becoming more widely used in new installations, per the National Electrical Code requirements,” said Art L. Counterman, instructor of electrical technology/occupations.
“The load centers will be used to replace our existing older units, and students will now have exposure to the newer-style circuit breakers.”
Approximately 80 students will have access to the load centers during the academic year.
“Siemens’ dedication to education will make a difference for our students,” said Elizabeth A. Biddle, senior corporate relations director. “As a valued Corporate Tomorrow Maker, Siemens has provided state-of-the-art equipment for our students to enhance their skills and better serve the workforce upon graduation. We are grateful to Siemens for their support and partnership."
“We are pleased to support Penn College with this product donation,” said Barry Powell, head of electrical products business at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA. “Technical education programs, such as this one, are fostering the know-how to build and operate tomorrow’s infrastructure. Siemens is providing innovative solutions to enable training and expedite reskilling for an industry focused on filling a broad array of jobs to keep up with burgeoning demand.”
Siemens Smart Infrastructure addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. The company provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation to consumption. With around 70,000 employees worldwide, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, and its U.S. corporate offices in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.
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