Polymers
Tap into world-class training plus research and development designed to help polymer companies close skills gaps, increase efficiencies, and overcome process and compounding challenges.
Contact
- Workforce Development
- Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center, Rm. E128
570.327.4775 - wdpolymers@pct.edu
Explore our training
Equipping employees with essential skills and knowledge to become safe and productive contributors in a polymer manufacturing environment is critical. Explore our customized training programs designed to develop proficient polymer professionals.
Hands-on Workshops
Each year, Workforce Development hosts a hands-on polymer workshop series led by industry experts, including Penn College faculty. These workshops are held on campus in Williamsport, PA. Participants have access to industrial-scale process equipment and extensive material testing laboratories. In addition to key learning opportunities, participants can network with peers and industry leaders.
Apprenticeships
Our Plastics Process Technician program develops machine operators into valued technicians. We offer registered apprenticeships in extrusion and injection molding led by industry experts. Courses are delivered virtually to allow for multi-site delivery and maximum flexibility.
Polymer Sustainability Series
Join us for a special online three-part sustainability series as industry leaders share their insight and strategies on sustainability, financial incentives, and recycling.
Online Polymer Process Modules
These self-paced learning systems utilize video content to deliver theoretical, conceptual, and virtual instruction through digital twinning in extrusion and injection molding.
Custom Training
Draw upon the expertise of our panel of renowned instructors and industry experts to develop custom training to meet your needs. Training can be offered on-site at your facility or in our labs in beautiful Williamsport, PA. Contact us to learn more.
Degree Programs
Penn College offers associate and bachelor’s degrees in polymer engineering, combining hands-on training with engineering theory. Students work with industrial-scale equipment across five major plastics processes and benefit from strong industry partnerships, expert faculty, and career-ready skills.
Workforce Development provides technological resources to facilitate the growth and success of the polymer industry. Serving the educational, training, and research and development needs of polymer processors, resin suppliers, mold builders, and equipment manufacturers, we deliver extensive material testing laboratories, industrial-scale process equipment, and world-class training facilities, all with highly skilled training and consulting staff.
Explore our program areas
Applied Research & Development
Penn College Workforce Development is a comprehensive solution for process improvement, applied R&D, product development, and prototyping.
Plastics Mobile Lab
The Plastics Mobile Lab provides a user-friendly hands-on STEM educational opportunity for students.
Shell Polymers Rotational Molding Center of Excellence
The center supports applied research and development in the rotomolding industry.
Thermoforming Center of Excellence
This facility is dedicated to serving the education, training, and research and development needs of thermoformers, sheet extruders, resin suppliers, mold builders, and equipment manufacturers.
Benefits
Increase profitability
- Improve manufacturing productivity
- Better utilize and manage materials
- Use new technology and materials
- Benefit from energy reduction programs
- Decrease operation costs
Decrease development costs
- Reduce production down time for trials on new materials or products
- Handle analysis, testing, mold trials, product development, and research needs
- Reduce capital costs – no need to invest in your own R&D facilities
Develop and train your workforce
- Participate in national hands-on workshops
- Employee certification of skills and knowledge
- Provide customized workshops at your site or at Penn College
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