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Electric Power Generation Technology

School of Natural Resources Management
Schneebeli Earth Science Center, Rm. 105 · (570) 320-8038
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Electric power generation technology is one of the fastest growing careers in the mechanical equipment field.

Pennsylvania College of Technology's curriculum offers students the opportunity to develop the skills needed to install, maintain, diagnose and service on-site power generation units. Generally, generators powered by internal combustion engines produce on-site power.

Emphasis is placed on providing continuous power, peak power, prime power and standby power by mechanical powered generator units and electronic controls and switching mechanism for transmission and distribution of the power.

Real world laboratory facilities include:

Electric Power Generation faculty have completed industry courses to develop advanced skills in electric power generation equipment and technology.

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Electric Power Generation Technology News

Penn College Students, Instructor Attend Power-Generation School

January 2008

Students and a faculty member from Penn College recently attended the Electrical Generating Systems Association On-Site Power School in New Orleans, participating in training sessions and meeting potential employers among the key industry representatives that attended. The group – five students in the electric power generation technology major and Jon W. Hart, instructor of electrical technology – received four days of training and attended a convention/trade show at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Students who participated are Joseph W. Caplinger, Williamsport; Matthew B. Forbes, Mifflinburg; Adam R. Petak, Mineral Point; Patrick J. Rodack, Butler; and Steven A. Sample, Lewisburg.

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Financial Support From Caterpillar, Area Dealers Nears $1.5 Million

November 2007

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The Caterpillar Foundation and four dealerships recently delivered another $148,000 in instructional funding to Penn College and its students, bringing to nearly $1.5 million the total contribution since the Fall 1994 semester.

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Twenty Penn College Students Gain Caterpillar Sponsorship

September 2007

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Twenty students enrolled in various majors within Penn College’s School of Natural Resources Management have picked up crucial support from Caterpillar. “Students who receive a sponsorship by Caterpillar benefit in multiple ways – not just financially,” said Mary A. Sullivan, dean of natural resources management. “The tuition assistance is an obvious benefit to students, but sponsored students also gain by having a ‘connection’ to the industry that eases their transition into the workforce."

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College Supporter Opens Doors to Students

April 2007

James Dolan, Schramm Inc.'s vice president of operations, leads a tour for students James Dolan, vice president of operations (in red shirt), and Bruce Mackay, product support manager, meet with visiting Penn College students Nine Penn College students majoring in welding engineering technology, manufacturing engineering technology, heavy construction equipment technology and power generation technology toured Schramm Inc. in West Chester on Saturday. The students learned about the manufacture of Rotadrill rigs and possible full- and part-time job and cooperative-education opportunities. Schramm has made multiple scholarship contributions to students in the schools of Natural Resources Management and Industrial and Engineering Technologies. Please visit online  to learn more about Schramm, the scholarships and possible employment opportunities.

Alumni, Industry Representative Share Working-World Knowledge

November 2006

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Joining matriculation and retention coordinator Misty D. Kennard-Mayer (standing) are, from left, Andrea L. Gardner, Melissa J. Slingerland, Matthew R. Smith, Andrew S. Kear and Mark Wilkinson

Four Penn College graduates – all of them working in their chosen fields – and an in-the-know industry representative visited the Schneebeli Earth Science Center on Tuesday to relate "If I Knew Then What I Know Now ..." 

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