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For more than 100 years, Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessors have tailored their curricular offerings to students’ dreams and employers’ needs. That responsiveness to businesses and their future employees – and the flexibility to foresee tomorrow’s jobs – will be on ample display at the college’s April 1 Open House.

In the Solar Thermal Systems course, renewable energy technologies students at Penn College develop skills in mechanical heating systems and piping while using the sun as a heat source. As Richard C. Taylor, associate professor of plumbing and heating, points out, there is a continual demand for technicians with such proficiency.

Penn College Police Officer Matthew C. Jodun works with a Boy Scout. Electrical technologies instructor Scott A. Seroskie duplicates the participatory nature of the college courses that he teaches. Working toward their badges in sculpture, Scouts put into practice the skills learned from David A. Stabley, a member of the college's art faculty.

Johnathan T. Capps, an applied technology studies major from North Wales, poses that vital question during the second in a planned series of 30-second branding spots newly posted to the Penn College's YouTube channel. Thanks to degrees that work, Penn College students are empowered to be tomorrow's dreamers, pioneers and leaders.

Nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive entries and 300 commercial exhibits – and more than 100 rewarding career pathways uniquely represented by Pennsylvania College of Technology – will be on display as America’s largest indoor agricultural exposition celebrates its 101st anniversary next month.

In this Instagram post, Kelvin A. Ortiz-Gomez holds an odds-defying holiday card from his alma mater. Admissions Representative Sarah R. Shott spearheads the holiday card-signing, enlisting college co-workers to share positive and personal messages to U.S. troops. For the past few years, admissions representative Sarah R.

Dennis L. Correll, associate dean for enrollment management, talks about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and how the earlier submission date will affect students and scholarships. Attendees climbed a poplar tree with ropes and saddles during a session with Justin Shelinski, laboratory assistant for horticulture.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s dedication to veterans has earned the institution “Military Friendly” status for the eighth consecutive year. Victory Media, a veteran-owned business that compiles data-driven ratings to assist service members in choosing post-military education and career pursuits, named Penn College a 2017 Military Friendly School.

Fall Open House, held Sunday at Pennsylvania College of Technology, provided an eye-opening experience for those considering enrollment with a national leader in applied technology education. Held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the day included tours; rewarding interaction with employees, students and inspiring alumni; and unique insight into campus life. – Photos by Tia G. La and Grace F.

Students Ashley M. Otto and Kelsey L. Maneval pack Penn College backpacks that they’ll leave behind for residents of Nueva Santa Rosa, Guatemala. Picture books and Penn College backpacks are among items donated by the campus community for the remote village. Friend Bear finds a seat in a suitcase for the trip to Central America. Students glean details from nursing instructor Christine B.