June 18-19, 2025

Gear up for an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in emerging technologies. Join us for a two-day externship at Penn College’s Schneebeli Earth Science, Diesel Equipment Technology Center to collaborate with fellow CTE instructors and explore advancements in everything from engines and drivetrains to integrated computing and electronics.

Details

Takeaways

By the end of the program, participants will: 

  • Gain hands-on experience with operation fundamentals, diagnostics, maintenance, and overhaul on the Eaton Endurant automated transmission. The Endurant offers the latest technology in current production integrated drivetrain package systems. 
  • Experience hands-on commercial truck diagnostics utilizing the very latest analysis equipment offered from Daimler Truck North America as well as PACCAR.
  • Learn theories and concepts to share in their classrooms pertaining to the ever-changing technology of our industry.
  • Receive 16 hours of ACT-48 required training.

Format

What is the format? 

  • Participants will receive two full days of classroom and lab experience provided by trainers from our partners within the commercial truck, heavy equipment, and power generation industries. 
  • Training days will be broken into two, four-hour sessions with each day beginning at 8 a.m. and including a one-hour lunch break.

Benefits

Why attend this program?

  • Stay abreast of new technology and remain on the cutting edge of CTE instruction. 
  • Receive lunch daily along with morning coffee and tea.
  • Enjoy evening diner at our award-winning Le Jeune Chef Restaurant.
  • Get free lodging starting Wednesday night.
  • Take home a $500 stipend.
  • Receive a Klein MM720 multimeter for your school’s program.

Hotel Information

 

We will pay for a one stay at the TownePlace Suites by Marriot Williamsport PA. The stay will start on June 18 and check-out will be on June 19.

Address: 10 West Church Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA, 17701 

Participant Application

Application closes May 1, 2025.

NSF disclaimer

FAQs

The program is open to all participants at no cost. Externship is limited to 20 participants. Participants must be a current CTE Teacher.

Complete application by the closing date of May 1, 2024.

Questions can be directed to Justin Beishline or Mark Sones.