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Ten young men in the latest natural gas roustabout class successfully completed training this month through ShaleNET's Eastern Hub at Pennsylvania College of Technology. “The group was composed of college students who completed our short-term training to gain industry credentials as well as practical experience,” said Diane H.

Mechatronics Apprenticeship Training offered by Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology celebrated the conclusion of its first year of programming in May. Designed to meet Pennsylvania Department of Labor requirements for competency-based classroom instruction, the training incorporates several features that make the program truly cutting-edge.

Adults who want to learn more about using today’s technology may enroll in introductory courses to be taught in July at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s main campus. The classes, offered through Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College, require little or no previous computer knowledge. A Beginner's Guide to Computers and Microsoft Office class will be held from 9 a.m.

Excellent career opportunities for licensed practical nurses exist in area hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, personal-care facilities and human-service organizations. Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Outreach Practical Nursing Program, located in the Wellsboro Area School District, will host an information session for those interested in nursing as a career. The session will be at 6 p.m.

Businesspeople who desire to build their client relationship competence could benefit from a two-day noncredit course scheduled on successive Wednesdays in June by Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology. “Enhancing Client Relationship Skills: Creating Win-Win Situations” will be offered from 9 a.m.

A pair of multi-session programs, to be offered by Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology, are designed to develop supervisory skills. The Penn College Front Line Leadership program focuses on meeting the unique challenges faced by front-line supervisors. Each course, to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For those looking to sharpen their computer skills while learning something new, Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering several stress-free computer courses this summer. Course offerings include: WordPress.com: Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Website or Blog 6 to 9 p.m.

As the number of drones in the U.S. continues to skyrocket, the Federal Aviation Administration has made their registration mandatory. Whether you are a hobbyist or a commercial flyer, Pennsylvania College of Technology can help you stay informed of FAA regulations.

Thermoforming Quarterly February's extended visit from the PlastiVan is featured in the latest issue of Thermoforming Quarterly, a Journal of the Thermoforming Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. Photos by Larry D. Kauffman, a digital publishing specialist/photographer at Penn College – including a cover shot taken at the Feb.

Several health care-related courses are scheduled for the coming months at Pennsylvania College of Technology and its Wellsboro campus. The classes are: Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Professional (HSC 519) Tuesdays and Thursdays (April 4 to May 11) 6 to 9 p.m.