Hiring and job-placement rates for licensed practical nurses in Pennsylvania will remain strong, according to the 1997-98 Career Guide published by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
"Success is living your dreams every day," Chef John Folse told a crowd of young people who are dreaming of careers in the kitchen. Pennsylvania College of Technology's hospitality students and more than 150 high school students from across the state were treated to a motivational speech and cooking demonstration by Chef Folse on Friday, Feb. 6, in Penn College's Academic Center Auditorium.
Business and industry are increasingly turning to Pennsylvania College of Technology's Technology Transfer Center to provide technical training for employees. During the 1996-97 academic year, enrollment in TTC programming surged to over 6,100. At the beginning of the '90s, that figure totaled nearly 1,400, so the growing demand is evident.
A video produced by Pennsylvania College of Technology's Office of Instructional Technology and Media Services has captured an "Award of Distinction" in a national competition. The production won its award in the education category of The Communicator Awards, an awards organization which recognizes outstanding work in the communications field. Produced by Bruce E.
"I think what will impact and change Pennsylvania College of Technology is the demand of the workforce, in terms of what kinds of programs and services students will need to go out and obtain gainful employment in the workforce. I think the demands of business and industry are truly going to be the major influences that determine what our future will be." Dr.
"You can prepare the finest meal, but, if it isn't presented by the right person, you lose touch with your customer right away. Ambience and atmosphere are good, but what is more important is friendly, comfortable service." Peter Hellermann, the new general manager at Pennsylvania College of Technology's Le Jeune Chef Restaurant, believes hospitality is the key ingredient to restaurant success.
Pennsylvania College of Technology honored the following student award winners during winter commencement exercises conducted on Dec. 18. PRESIDENT'S AWARD for leadership and service to the College community: John Roy Hettinger, business administration, Williamsport (formerly of Danville). ACADEMIC VICE PRESIDENT/PROVOST AWARD for scholastic achievement and service to the College: Lora J.
In addition to hospitality student Ellen Berry, others mentioned in this article are Kevin LeFever, construction management; Bernard McGahee, electronics technology/biomedical (a grad now working in Arizona thanks to his internship); and Craig Eozzo, manufacturing engineering technology. Work-based learning is a cooperative effort of Counseling & Career Services and faculty coordinators.
While natural disasters have oftentimes been hard to predict, it's easy to predict mankind's unwavering fascination with it all. Tapping into this fascination is Dr.
Visions of chocolate houses are dancing in the heads of Pennsylvania College of Technology students ... and these visions will help dreams come true for needy families. In conjunction with the School of Hospitality's annual food show, the sixth annual "A House for a House" auction will be held Friday, Dec. 5, in Penn's Inn, located in the College's Bush Campus Center.
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