Career Day
Activities List
Note: Pre-registration required
Review the sessions available for Career Day to get an idea of what your student groups will want to attend.
All student groups must be pre-registered using the web-based registration system.
The activities are organized by building or Satellite Campus.
Activities List for October 14, 2011 |
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Klump Academic Center ( ACC ) |
| ACC 5 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Hands-on Paramedic Expect the unexpected! An opportunity to see if you have what it takes to save a life. Put that tube down a patient's airway, pace a heart that is going too slow, immobilize a patient with a spinal injury, and more... Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Session Leader: Bambi Hawkins Clusters: Health / Nontraditional - Male |
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Parkes Automotive Technology Center ( ATC ) |
| ATC 110/112 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Fuel Cell Technology in Transportation Come to the ATC and help us fill, charge, and run small fuel cell vehicles. Learn how fuel cells may play a role in our transportation of the future. Sessions are limited to 25 participants. Session Leader: Chad Rudloff Clusters: Nontraditional - Female / Transportation and Automotive |
| ATC 122 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Ford Hybrid Automotive Technology A demonstration of modern computer scan tool usage to interface with the various electronic systems on the state of the art Ford Hybrid vehicle. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Jeffrey Januchowski Clusters: Business and Sales / Nontraditional - Female / Transportation and Automotive |
| ATC 133 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Honda - The Power of Dreams Dreaming about a career in the automotive industry? Have some questions? Honda has some answers. Our discussion will include todays computer technology in Honda vehicles, a Hands-on demonstration of diagnostic test equipment on Honda vehicle control systems. Also, there will be demonstration and discussion of Hybrid and Hydrogen technology, and finally a look at career possibilities with Honda and the automotive industry. Sessions are limited to 25 participants. Session Leader: Joseph Tavani Clusters: Nontraditional - Female / Transportation and Automotive |
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Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center ( ATHS ) |
| ATHS E126 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Plastics and you - want to know more? A career in Plastics is fast growing and pays well. Come by and see how some plastic materials and products are made, like PLA made from corn,or an oozy polymer "slime", how about injection molded Frisbee-like discs, blow molded water bottles, or nylon - just one of the many plastic materials used to make products ranging from food packaging to specialized medical equipment to sportswear to stealth aircraft. Stop by and learn if there might be a rewarding career in Plastics just waiting for you! Sessions are limited to 36 participants. Session Leader: John Bartolomucci Bartolomucci Clusters: Manufacturing and Engineering / Nontraditional - Female |
| ATHS E140 Large Group 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Careers in Natural Gas – Chief Oil & Gas Comes to Talk to You! Come listen to a representative from Chief Oil & Gas talk about what it is like to work in the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania. Learn about the industry, the company, and the jobs available for all education levels. Sessions are limited to 40 participants. Session Leader: Chief Oil Clusters: Business and Sales / Communication / Construction / Manufacturing and Engineering / Natural Gas / Natural Resources / Nontraditional - Female / Public and Private Service/Law / Transportation and Automotive |
| ATHS E206 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM |
Creating Computer Games with Game Maker Learn how to make computer games and simulations with the "Game Maker" software. Game Maker is a sophisticated and yet an easy to use game engine that allows you to design and write computer games and simulations without any programming background. The software is freely available for download. It comes with an excellent set of tutorials. After introduction to the IDE, we are going to follow a hands on tutorial to write and test a simple game. Sessions are limited to 22 participants. Session Leader: Bahram Golshan Clusters: Business and Sales / Communication / Computers / Nontraditional - Female |
| ATHS E207 Hands On 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Keeping up with Technology Technical support specialists help users who are having problems with software, mobile devices or computers, and can provide help via phone, chat, or email. Some work on the road while others provide in-house support to corporate or institutional staff. Because of the expansion of technology, there is a rising need for technical support specialists. However, keeping up with technology can be difficult. Come and learn about the many ways you can get free online training to improve your skills Sessions are limited to 23 participants. Session Leader: Lisa Bock Clusters: Business and Sales / Communication / Computers |
| ATHS E208 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
HOW DO PEOPLE PASS MESSAGES SECRETLY-CRYPTOGRAPHY We will talk about CRYPTOGRAPHY, modern techniques of passing messages secretly. Also, we will meet an Egyptian god, meet Leonardo da Vinci, meet President Thomas Jefferson-all of them will tell you about their own techniques on passing messages secretly. Sessions are limited to 22 participants. Session Leader: ASESH DAS Clusters: Business and Sales / Communication / Computers / Nontraditional - Female |
| ATHS E236 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Exploring the World of Medical Coding In this session, participants will learn what about medical coding, its importance in healthcare reimbursement, and how the accuracy and completeness of patient care documentation relates to medical coding. Participants will also have the opportunity to access an electronic health record and attempt assign ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing medical coding software. Sessions are limited to 22 participants. Session Leader: Daniel Christopher Clusters: Business and Sales / Health / Nontraditional - Male |
| ATHS E255 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Careers in Accounting Present a description of Accounting Careers using a power point presentation. Sessions are limited to 25 participants. Session Leader: Jo-Ann Pacenta Clusters: Business and Sales / Communication / Computers / Nontraditional - Male / Public and Private Service/Law |
| ATHS E256 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Exploring Human Resource Management What is Human Resource Management? Exploring the functions of human resources and the importance of human resource management within a company. Learn the understanding of each aspect of "human" and "resources", components together that make up the success of a vital part of organizational life. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Anita Whiteford, PhD Clusters: Business and Sales / Communication / Nontraditional - Male |
| ATHS W204 Demonstration / Lecture 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Admission into Health Science Programs Come and hear about the exciting programs offered within the School of Health Sciences. Information will also be presented on ways to better your chances for admission into one of eight competitive majors. Ample time will be available to ask questions following this informative presentation. Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Session Leader: Nathan Smyth Clusters: Health / Nontraditional - Male |
| ATHS W205 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Overview Come and find out about the affiliation between Geisinger Medical Center and Penn College. Go three years to Penn College and finish your fourth year at the Geisinger Medical Center School of Cardiovascular Technology. When you are all finished you will have a BS in Applied Health Science and also a diploma from the CVT School, and be able to begin working right away as a Cardiovascular Technologist assisting the doctors in doing cardiac catheterizations. Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Session Leader: Stephanie Ranck Clusters: Health / Nontraditional - Male |
| ATHS W207 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Simple Nursing Procedures This hands-on workshop will allow students the opportunity to learn about the latest nursing technology. Using SimMan or Nursing Anne, students will learn how to take a patient’s pulse, and receive a demonstration on how this type of simulation technology is utilized in nursing education to enhance learning. Students will also see how well they wash their hands utilizing the Glo-Germ hand-washing system. Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Session Leader: Michelle Price (co-instructing w/Kline) Clusters: Health / Nontraditional - Male |
| ATHS W210 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Skills for the Job of Living Students will have hands-on experience exploring treatment activities commonly used in occupational therapy practice. Students will explore activities to develop fine motor skills and balance in pediatric clients. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Jeanne Kerschner Clusters: Health / Human Services / Nontraditional - Male |
| ATHS W222 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Dental Hygiene: A Career For You? Come and visit the dental clinic and learn about the dental hygienists' role in patient education. We will use a computer-based education program to observe some of the ways this is accomplished. Participants will have the opportunity to perform hands-on skills to determine the plaque levels on fellow classmates. Sessions are limited to 16 participants. Session Leader: Marie Smith Clusters: Health / Nontraditional - Male |
| ATHS W232 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Radiography: What Is It? Students will identify various human skeletal bones and then will be given the opportunity to see how x-rays are used to produce an image (Radiograph). The students will be shown how x-rays work, expose a phantom body part and then develop the film in the darkroom. Each student will be given a radiograph of a phantom body part to take home with them. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Regis Kohler Clusters: Health / Nontraditional - Male |
| ATHS W236 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Introduction to Surgical Technology Experience mock operating room demonstrations using real surgical equipment and instruments. Hands-on demonstrations include: appendectomy, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and use of a variety of suturing equipment. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Barbara Bennett Clusters: Health / Nontraditional - Male |
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Lumley Aviation Center ( AVC ) |
| AVC Lobby Tour 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Aviation Center Tour Get a chance to see Penn College's fleet of helicopters and airplanes up close from both outside and inside. Students get a chance to see the world from the pilot's seat. Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Session Leader: Gary Giacobbi Clusters: Nontraditional - Female / Transportation and Automotive |
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Carl Building Technologies Center ( BTC ) |
| BTC 133 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM |
Fire and Ice - Heating and cooling equipment Participants will work with operating heating and cooling equipment. Parts and processes will be examined and unique tools demonstrated. Get an idea of what it would be like to work with fire and ice in heating and cooling buildings. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Robert Heiser Clusters: Construction / Manufacturing and Engineering / Nontraditional - Female |
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Business and Workforce Development Building ( BWD ) |
| BWD 147 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Construction of Simple Electrical Motor and Contest Come to this hands-on activity to construct a simple battery-powered electric motor. Each student will optimize operation of the motor and compete with other students in the session for prizes. An introduction to the career field of electronics and computer engineering technology will also be presented. Each participant will keep their motor. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Jeffrey Rankinen Clusters: Manufacturing and Engineering / Natural Gas / Nontraditional - Female |
| BWD 153 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
You live in a digital world! …or do you? In this session, participants will measure the un-seeable and sometimes super-fast events which make up the real world. Students will use digital electronics development boards to interact with these everyday signals and devices to control useful things. Sessions are limited to 12 participants. Session Leader: Edward Almasy Clusters: Computers / Manufacturing and Engineering / Natural Gas / Nontraditional - Female |
| BWD Bwd154 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Electronic Opportunities in Robotics and Automation and Marcellus gas. This seminar will provide a peek into the job opportunities in electronics relating to the development of the Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Industry. Human Machine Interface (HMI) is a process that allows these companies to monitor activity on Automation and Robotics and gas well site that could be across the country - or world. The students will get to animate objects on the screen similar to a video game platform. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Randall Moser Clusters: Manufacturing and Engineering / Natural Gas / Nontraditional - Female |
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College Avenue Labs ( CAL ) |
| CAL 108 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
The Work That Civil Engineers and Surveyors Do This session will provide students with an overview of the Civil Engineering and Surveying disciplines. It will describe the wide variety of activities that Civil Engineers and Surveyors can be involved in. The session will touch upon aspects of Civil Engineering, Mapping,Surveying, and Geographic Information Systems. A tour of a typical lab environment will be given. Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Session Leader: Jeffery Hollingsworth Clusters: Construction / Manufacturing and Engineering / Natural Gas / Nontraditional - Female / Transportation and Automotive |
| CAL 140 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Industrial Robotics, Hydraulics and Pneumatics. Demonstrations will be given on Industrial Robots and Fluid Power Trainers. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: John Good III Clusters: Manufacturing and Engineering / Nontraditional - Female |
| CAL 157A&B Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Endress+Hauser - People for Process Automation Endress+Hauser manufactures components, parts, and other necessary entities for the natural gas industry, food manufacturing, automation, etc. Come learn more about careers and products from Endress+Hauser. Hank Skorija, Sales Engineers will be presenting. Sessions are limited to 40 participants. Session Leader: Elizabeth Biddle Clusters: Business and Sales / Communication / Manufacturing and Engineering / Natural Gas / Nontraditional - Female |
| CAL 165 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Introduction to Collision Repair Collision Repair will be offering a variety of demonstrations in all areas starting with how to spray water base paint, what it is made of and how it helps the environment. A new area of interest is our restoration program which will allow students to see vehicles in various stages of repair. We will also have information regarding our Milan study abroad course involving Lamborghini and Ferrari Automobile Manufactures. Sessions are limited to 40 participants. Session Leader: Roy Klinger Clusters: Nontraditional - Female / Transportation and Automotive |
| CAL 197 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Invention Connection Have an idea for an invention of a new product or game? In this hands-on computer session we will look at how to create a realistic 3D digital representation of a bicycle loop-d-loop jump stand using Autodesk Inventor software. Will you land on your tires, or will you land on your head? Come and give it a try! Learn to animate 3D motion. Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Session Leader: Jeffrey Mather Clusters: Computers / Manufacturing and Engineering / Nontraditional - Female |
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Bush Campus Center ( CC ) |
| CC 254 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Beyond the Ordinary - Image Manipulation Techniques in Adobe Photoshop Using Adobe Photoshop, participants will learn methods for turning “everyday” photography into extraordinary compositions. Students will have an opportunity to practice these techniques through a mixture of demonstration and hands on learning. Sessions are limited to 15 participants. Session Leader: Nicholas Stephenson Clusters: Business and Sales / Communication / Computers / Nontraditional - Female |
| CC Penn Large Group 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
You think Social Media and Computers Are All Fun and Games? Computers can be valuable for educational purposes, research, and staying connected with your friends. Buzz words like Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc. are no long buzz words but have become part of our culture. With the excitement and enjoyment these website bring to our lives, sometimes it’s hard to remember how dangerous the web can be when not navigated with caution. Come learn how to navigate the cyber world safely and effectively. A representative from the Department of Homeland Security may be present to discuss media and internet usage. Sessions are limited to 100 participants. Session Leader: Elizabeth Biddle Clusters: Communication / Computers / Nontraditional - Female / Nontraditional - Male / Public and Private Service/Law |
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Construction Masonry Building ( CMB ) |
| CMB LAB Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM |
Brick laying Did you know that the construction industry is facing a severe shortage of skilled masonry professionals? Talented brick masons and stone masons are in demand. Opportunities abound for creative people with a passion for this field. Stop by our Construction Masonry Building to try your hand at laying brick, and learn more about our programs! Sessions are limited to 10 participants. Session Leader: Richard Motter Clusters: Construction / Nontraditional - Female |
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Earth Science Center ( ESC ) |
| ESC 110 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Computer-aided Landscape Designing [Hands-On Activity] This fun class provides an introduction to ProLandscape, a computer software tool used in the Landscaping Industry. ProLandscape is very easy to learn and even easier to use- watch your landscape designs come to life before your eyes! Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Justin Shelinski Clusters: Natural Resources / Nontraditional - Female |
| ESC 124 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Wildlife for Forestry Discussion will include forestry jobs relating to wildlife and wildlife habitat. A Pennsylvania Game Commission person will be present. A variety of wildlife mounts will be on display. Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Session Leader: Jack Fisher Clusters: Natural Gas / Natural Resources / Nontraditional - Female |
| ESC 152 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Can bugs make you money, or just creep you out? [Hand-on Activtiy] Are you fascinated by insects, or bugs and wonder how they work and all the damage they do? Do you realize that there are some good bugs out there? Learn about how these creepy crawly things influence our lives and what we can do to deal with them. You’ll be surprised by what you learn. Sessions are limited to 15 participants. Session Leader: Carl Bower Clusters: Natural Resources / Nontraditional - Female |
| ESC campus Tour 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM |
Tour of Earth Science Center Specific for Bermudian Springs High School, this tour will begin upon arrival (approx. 9 a.m.) and conclude approximately 9:30. The purpose is to allow studetns to briefly tour the ESC on their way to main campus. Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Session Leader: Carol Lugg |
| ESC Outside shop area Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Excavator/Back Hoe hands on Demonstration [Hands-On Activity] Students will have an opportunity to operate a rubber tired backhoe or mini excavator just like the ones used on earth moving projects. There will be some type of digging or picking exercise setup that the participants will be able to try with the one of these machines. Sessions are limited to 10 participants. Session Leader: Ryan Peck Clusters: Construction / Natural Gas / Natural Resources / Nontraditional - Female |
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Bardo Gymnasium ( GYM ) |
| GYM 101 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Health and Fitness Assessments This hands-on workshop will allow students to experience a fitness training session and learn how fitness professionals conduct assessments to obtain a persons fitness level. Students must wear sneakers and comfortable clothing for personal safety. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Erin McMurray Clusters: Health / Nontraditional - Female |
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Hager Lifelong Education Center ( LEC ) |
| LEC 2111 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Careers in Construction Management Come discover the many opportunities for men and women available in Construction Management. Whether it is building houses, skyscrapers, malls, highways, hospitals, bridges, dams or something else, construction managers play a crucial role in taking a project from idea to reality. Participants will be exposed to some popular career tracks and will be involved in an interactive discussion about finding something you love to do and getting paid to do it! Prizes awarded for participation!” Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Session Leader: Steven McCoy Clusters: Business and Sales / Construction / Nontraditional - Female |
| LEC B1038 Tour 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM |
Early Childhood Education Tour Come and visit the Early Childhood Lab and Resource Room and tour the Children's Learning Center. The center serves children between the ages of 18 months to five years. Students from the Early Childhood Program, as well as from other academic areas, can use the center for direct field experiences. The Early Childhood Lab and Resource Room has a state of the art audio/video observation system and demonstration room where students can implement activities with children. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Barbara Albert Clusters: Human Services / Nontraditional - Male / Public and Private Service/Law |
| LEC B132 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Kitchen tools of the trade and garnish demonstrations On-going live demonstration of knife skills and garnish creations using fruits and vegetables. A display of professional chef knives and tools will also be displayed. Sessions are limited to 32 participants. Session Leader: Fred Becker Clusters: Business and Sales / Hospitality / Nontraditional - Female |
| LEC B2017 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Build a 3D Model of a House Join us as we build a 3D computer model of a house using Google Sketchup. Each student will use a computer to generate their own 3D house, complete with doors, windows, walls, roof, and finish materials. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: Geoffrey Campbell Clusters: Construction / Nontraditional - Female |
| LEC B2109 Hands On 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM |
The Art of Design Do you like to design things? If you are creative and inventive, you can turn the marvelous thoughts bouncing around in your head into real objects. In this workshop, we will talk about the design process, draw sketches, and make clay models of designs. Sessions are limited to 18 participants. Session Leader: Thomas Ask Clusters: Communication / Construction / Human Services / Manufacturing and Engineering |
| LEC KDR lobby Other 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
School of Hospitality tours and presentations Visit the culinary arts kitchens, Le Jeune Chef Dining room and baking and pastry laboratories in the school of hospitality. After the school tour, groups will be given a short presentation on careers in hospitality and our hospitality programs in LEC B132. Sessions are limited to 41 participants. Session Leader: Fred Becker Clusters: Business and Sales / Hospitality / Nontraditional - Female / Nontraditional - Male |
| LEC Keystone Dining Room Lunch 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM |
Lunch A (Lunch / Free Time) Lunch and then free time Sessions are limited to 400 participants. Session Leader: Lunch |
| LEC Keystone Dining Room Lunch 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM |
Lunch B (Free Time / Lunch) Free time and then lunch Sessions are limited to 400 participants. Session Leader: Lunch |
| LEC Keystone Dining Room Lunch 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM |
Lunch C (Brown Bag) Lunch period for groups bringing their own lunches Sessions are limited to 400 participants. Session Leader: Lunch |
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Madigan Library ( LIB ) |
| LIB 200 Demonstration / Lecture 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM |
Careers in the Law Presentation and discussion about careers in the law with guest presentations by student interns and/or practicing graduates. Sessions are limited to 40 participants. Session Leader: Kevin Derr Clusters: Natural Gas / Nontraditional - Male / Public and Private Service/Law |
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Machining Technologies Center ( MAC ) |
| MAC Lab Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Hot Sparks, Cool Parts! Tens of thousands of sparks per second are used to produce highly accurate and intricate parts. Sample parts available including pet tags. Hands-on activity of making personalized items. Sessions are limited to 24 participants. Session Leader: John Livingstone Clusters: Manufacturing and Engineering / Nontraditional - Female |
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Avco-Lycoming Metal Trades Center ( MTC ) |
| MTC A105 Demonstration / Lecture 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
HOT Career Opportunities in Welding What do Battleships, natural gas pipelines, custom motorcycles, Nascar, and a school desk have in common? Welding! Hear about and see examples of some of these and other HOT careers in the welding Field. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. Session Leader: David Cotner Clusters: Manufacturing and Engineering / Natural Gas / Nontraditional - Female |
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Physician Assistant Center ( PA ) |
| PA 102 Hands On 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
Physician Assistants and Exploring the Tools of the Profession Students will have the opportunity to try their skills in performing various physical assessment techniques using teaching models and medical equipment. There will be several stations set up to allow the students to rotate and learn about techniques for examining different parts of the human body. Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Session Leader: Whit Worman Clusters: Health / Nontraditional - Male |
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Thompson Professional Development Center ( PDC ) |
| PDC Mt. Laural Room Demonstration / Lecture 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM |
Anadarko and ANGA present Marcellus Shale Careers! Come see a presentation and display by Anadarko, a leading company in the Marcellus Shale natural gas development, and ANGA (America's Natural Gas Alliance) to learn about the role of Anadarko in Shale development, the industry and postitions for students to lead a very successful careers. Speakers from Anadarko and ANGA will present options students can pursue now to position themselves for success careers with Anadarko. Sessions are limited to 50 participants. Session Leader: Elizabeth Biddle Clusters: Manufacturing and Engineering / Natural Gas / Nontraditional - Female |
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