Electric Power Generation Technology

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