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Student Views

Gilberto Alicea Jr., Collision Repair

Gilberto Alicea Jr.

“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.

Gail Krifka, Aviation Maintenance Technology

Gail Krifka

“The Aviation Center … I would consider first class.”

Through eRecruiting at Penn College, Gail landed an internship with a corporate airline service. On the job, she proved to herself and her employer that she was a “worthy mechanic” and she gained valuable industry contacts.

James Riedel, Automotive Technology Management

James Riedel

“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.

Lanessa Satteson, Collision Repair

Lanessa Satteson

“Art was what attracted me, not just the car.”

Lanessa chose painting and air brushing cars over a traditional art school education. She finished first in the 2004 Akzo Nobel “Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry” scholarship competition.