School of Transportation Technology
Parkes Automotive Center, Rm. 105 · (570) 327-4516
Student Views
Gilberto Alicea Jr., Collision Repair Technology
“He wants to make Penn College the ‘Harvard’ … of auto collision repair.”
Gilberto was impressed that his Penn College experience would lead to both a college diploma, and I-CAR certifications that stand for excellence in the repair industry.
Ben Thompson, Aviation Maintenance Technology
"I felt a little out of place coming in with hair to the middle of my back wearing shorts and a tie-dye shirt in a room full of steel toed boots. But I found I had more in common than I thought with a lot of the people"
Ben won a $2,000 scholarship from Aircraft Electronics Association
James Riedel, Automotive Technology Management
“The automotive management jobs are in high demand now.”
Jim was impressed with the state-of-the-art facilities available to Penn College students. He was active in student life, promoted the local College Town initiative, and served a term as Student Government Association president.
Megan Gilbert, Collision Repair Technology
"Not only do the faculty, teach lecture but they incorporate lecture with lab. You learn how to do something and why you are doing it. Then you put your knowledge to use, in lab."
Megan particularly enjoyed the Susquehanna 500 Mini Indy event.