Electric Power Generation Technology
School of Natural Resources Management
Schneebeli Earth Science Center, Rm. 105 · (570) 320-8038
Student Success Program
Penn College and CAT dealers have collaborated to form a non-credit Student Success Program designed to improve academic performance, develop employment skills and enhance leadership potential. New students in the Heavy Construction Equipment: CAT Emphasis and Electric Power Generation Technology majors are required to participate in this program for one semester and to develop a portfolio showcasing various academic and career achievements during their college tenure.
Topics include:
- Goal setting
- Time management
- Information retrieval
- Resume writing
- Textbook reading and marking
- Note taking
- Test prep and test taking
- Interviewing skills
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork/Conflict resolution
- Meeting with CAT sponsors
- Sexual harassment
- Diversity in the workplace
- Job-keeping skills
- Professional and work ethics
- Financial management