Facilities
Advanced Learning Labs
Get hands-on experience in specialized labs using industry-standard equipment, just like you’ll see in the real world.
Aftermarket Performance Specialist
Competency Credential
About this program
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about. Academic Tours allow you to explore labs and get to the core of your future program. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your academic area of interest, opt for a Self-Scheduled Personal Tour. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
May 26
Automotive Visit Day
Wednesday, May 269:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Jun 12
Automotive Visit Day
Saturday, June 1210:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Jul 7
Automotive Visit Day
Wednesday, July 711:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Jul 17
Automotive Visit Day
Saturday, July 179:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Upcoming Events
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Lead and put your skills to the test
Penn College Motorsports Association
The club activities offer members exclusive exposure to the racing industry with tours of performance shops and opportunities to test their driving ability by participating in track days, autocross, and other driver skill events.
News
04.17.2021
Like a well-oiled machine
Automotive aficionados reveled among kindred spirits Saturday at Penn College, where a variety of four-wheeled student ...
04.17.2021
College rolls out green carpet for Spring Visit Day
The first of this month’s three Spring Visit Days was held Saturday, giving prospective students a comprehensive peek at ...
12.12.2020
Graduating automotive major commissioned as Army officer
A Pennsylvania College of Technology senior was commissioned as an Army second lieutenant in an outdoor ceremony held Saturday ...
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
More Information
- A competency credential must be completed within three years of enrollment in the credential.
- Non-traditional credit such as credit-by-exam, work/life experience, and transfer credit is limited to one third of the total credits in the credential. Two thirds of the requirements must be completed by course enrollment.
- Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course to merit the credential.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
- Mr. Tom Barnes, Manager, Steve Shannon Tire and Auto Centers, Inc.
- Mr. Michael Bastian, Owner, Bastian Tire Sales
- Mr. Christopher B Brown, Hyundai Service Manager, Jack Giambalvo Motor Co., Inc.
- Mr. Caleb Cartmell, '16, '18, Automotive Service Advisor, Steve Moyer Subaru
- Mr. Steve Kaiser Jr., General Manager, Fairfield Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
- Mr. Beau Keyte, '00, Owner, K-Tech Automotive
- Mr. Andrew Leigey, '01, '05, Automotive Instructor, Williamsport Area High School
- Mr. David K Plessinger, '78, Owner, Economy Auto Parts
- Mr. Nick Rieber, '08, '10, Assistant Service Manager, The Faulkner Organization
- Mr. Philip Rizzo, Fixed Operations Director, W&L Subaru
- Mr. Alan Wyland, Owner, Dave's Service Center
- Mr. Cory D Yerger, Service Manager, Steve Moyer Subaru