Kalvin-Gold joins co-workers Visco (left) and Eric E. Laughrey, who graduated from Penn College in 2001 with a degree in architectural technology. Haley M. Kalvin-Gold, who earned an associate degree in architectural technology during the spring semester, is profiled in a new video posted to WVIA's "Careers That Work" playlist. Kalvin-Gold, an architectural technician with Anthony H. Visco Jr.
Architecture alum featured in WVIA's 'Careers That Work' series Published 05.20.2022 News Architecture & Sustainable Design Alumni News Student News Engineering Technologies Women in STEM Home Page contents Haley M. Kalvin-Gold, who earned an associate degree in architectural technology during the spring semester, is profiled in a new video posted to WVIA's " Careers That Work " playlist. Kalvin-Gold, an architectural technician with Anthony H. Visco Jr. Architects in Williamsport, takes viewers through a …

Attendees get small-group attention from First Quality employees Zachary Kies, Rick Bloom and Karen Wertz. From left: Yoder, Gramling and Berger commend the pre-apprentices for successfully finishing the AMP program and being part of the skills-gap solution. "Apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships are really expanding in Pennsylvania," Berger said.
Pre-apprentices AMPed-up for advancement Published 05.20.2022 News Faculty & Staff Workforce Development Apprenticeship Technology Home Page contents Penn College's Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program culminated in graduation on Friday morning, followed by breakout networking opportunities with three of the initiative's industry partners. Seven of the pre-apprentices (four high schoolers and three young adults from across Pennsylvania) attended in person with their families, receiving …

Kat A. Valentine, coordinator of makerspace operations, engages faculty in discussion, including encouraging them to reach out to her to develop ideas for using maker activities in their classrooms and labs. An introductory DIY – electronic greeting cards with LED lights – gets faculty thinking about using “maker” activities to engage students in the topics they teach.
'Employers seek it; how do we teach it?' Published 05.19.2022 News Home Page contents Penn College faculty and staff this week attended the 2022 Summer Teaching Institute, one and a half days of professional development that focused on “Creative Thinking Strategies.” Delivering the keynote address – "Why Teach Creativity and Innovation: Why Is It Important and Where Do I Start?" – on Tuesday's opening day was Larry Keiser, assistant clinical professor and program director for the graduate and undergraduate …

Plastics professionals from throughout North America enhanced their skills at a recent workshop hosted by Pennsylvania College of Technology and its renowned Plastics Innovation & Resource Center. The two-day Rotational Molding & Advanced Materials Workshop offered a mix of lecture and hands-on instruction at the college’s Shell Polymers Rotational Molding Center of Excellence.
Plastics professionals converge at Penn College Published 05.19.2022 News Home Page contents Plastics professionals from throughout North America enhanced their skills at a recent workshop hosted by Pennsylvania College of Technology and its renowned Plastics Innovation & Resource Center. The two-day Rotational Molding & Advanced Materials Workshop offered a mix of lecture and hands-on instruction at the college’s Shell Polymers Rotational Molding Center of Excellence. Twenty-six individuals, representing …

With Baby Boomer retirements and pandemic-era voluntary departures only adding to the skills gap in industry, Workforce Development's 2022 Penn College Apprenticeship Summit provided timely food for thought.
Apprenticeship Summit: the height of collaborative solutions Published 05.18.2022 News Events Faculty & Staff Workforce Development The Gallery at Penn College Apprenticeship Technology Home Page contents With Baby Boomer retirements and pandemic-era voluntary departures only adding to the skills gap in industry, Workforce Development's 2022 Penn College Apprenticeship Summit provided timely food for thought. Tuesday's daylong event in Penn's Inn brought together experienced industry representatives and …

More than 40 Pennsylvania College of Technology students obtained valuable industry certifications related to engineering design in 2021-22, including one student who became the first in school history to earn certified SolidWorks expert status. Benson P.
Penn College students obtain valuable industry certifications Published 05.18.2022 News Engineering & Industrial Design Technology Alumni News Student News Faculty & Staff Automated Manufacturing & Machining Engineering & Industrial Design Technology Engineering Technologies Home Page contents More than 40 Pennsylvania College of Technology students obtained valuable industry certifications related to engineering design in 2021-22, including one student who became the first in school history to earn …

Pennsylvania College of Technology recently welcomed its fourth annual class of student-athletes into the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society: 23 inductees representing nine teams, 14 distinct majors and an average GPA of 3.64.
College inducts 23 student-athletes into Chi Alpha Sigma Published 05.18.2022 News Student News Athletics Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology recently welcomed its fourth annual class of student-athletes into the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society: 23 inductees representing nine teams, 14 distinct majors and an average GPA of 3.64. "Induction into Chi Alpha Sigma is a distinctive recognition of the exceptional gifts, talents, skills and positive energy our …

For a decade, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Baja SAE team has placed among the nation’s elite in grueling endurance races. After Baja SAE Tennessee Tech, the team reigns supreme.
Penn College Baja SAE team captures coveted race victory Published 05.18.2022 News Engineering & Industrial Design Technology Welding & Metal Fabrication Automotive Alumni News Corporate Relations Student News Faculty & Staff Automated Manufacturing & Machining Engineering Technologies Baja SAE Home Page contents For a decade, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Baja SAE team has placed among the nation’s elite in grueling endurance races. After Baja SAE Tennessee Tech, the team reigns supreme. Penn …

Two Pennsylvania College of Technology students were the first to take the National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies/ASTM International examinations at the college's Lumley Aviation Center, obtaining certifications that reflect recent adjustments to the college's four-year aviation maintenance technology major to more closely align with industry standards. Teagan M.
Two obtain worthwhile aviation credentials after on-campus testing Published 05.18.2022 News Aviation Alumni News Student News Engineering Technologies Home Page contents Two Pennsylvania College of Technology students were the first to take the National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies/ASTM International examinations at the college's Lumley Aviation Center, obtaining certifications that reflect recent adjustments to the college's four-year aviation maintenance technology major to more …

With more than 2 million manufacturing jobs projected to go unfilled by 2030 and women making up just 29% of the field’s workforce, it’s undeniable: There’s untapped potential in the world of manufacturing – especially for women.
Video explores proven apprenticeship pathways for women Published 05.17.2022 News Faculty & Staff Workforce Development Skills Gap Apprenticeship Technology Women in STEM Home Page contents With more than 2 million manufacturing jobs projected to go unfilled by 2030 and women making up just 29% of the field’s workforce, it’s undeniable: There’s untapped potential in the world of manufacturing – especially for women. A new YouTube video lets employers and job-seekers alike discover the advantages of these …