School of Transportation Technology
Parkes Automotive Center, Rm. 133 · (570) 327-4516
Student Views
Gilberto Alicea Jr., Collision Repair
“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
“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
“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
“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.