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Electrical Labs Transformed
Check out the recently revamped electrical labs filled with new equipment and individual work stations for students.
With nearly 800 hours of hands-on experience in labs and in the field, Penn College grads leave real-world ready to take on in-demand careers in electrical construction. During the fourth semester, you'll gain real-world experience working on community projects that local non-profit organizations request through the non-profit electrical work form. From residential and commercial wiring to management and estimating essentials, you’ll learn how to be a vital team player and take the lead with a business of your own.
And if you want to level up, we've got a degree for that too. As an Electrical Construction student, you're eligible to pursue a dual degree in Building Automation Engineering Technology.
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You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
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.
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Check out the recently revamped electrical labs filled with new equipment and individual work stations for students.
"We learn a lot in lab, but seeing and overcoming obstacles put in front of you in the real world is where it’s at. I got to do stuff that I wouldn’t normally do if we were at the lab at school. It’s very valuable."
Richard Baney
Electrical Technology
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Test your skills with advanced conveyor systems and work with mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic trainers. Here, you'll get hands-on experience in specialized labs with equipment just like you'll see in the real world.
Use the Allen Bradley control platform to put your programming to work in our fully equipped PLC lab.
Test and analyze motors, transformers, sensors, and more in the Machine Analysis Lab.
Interested in pursing a dual degree in Building Automation Engineering Technology? Learn More
Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
During the final semester, students work as though they are a part of a construction firm, completing real projects while gaining valuable skills and experience.
PCCA, the Student Chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), allows students to participate in national competitions such as the NAHB Student Competition, to earn building industry awards.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Penn College electrical students powered their education throughout the fall semester by employing their skills at a regional park. The 15 second-semester students installed electrical service at Lime Bluff Recreation Area in Hughesville. What began in the heat of August ended in December’s chill as the students worked about five hours a week at the complex.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Students in the Electrical Construction major are required to purchase their own personal tools. Not all tools are necessary initially, faculty will identify what tools are required the first day of class. Therefore students are advised not to purchase new tools before meeting with faculty. Please direct any tool list questions to the School office.
View the Electrical Construction Tool List
Program supplies and books are available for purchase through The College Store.
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.
Penn College graduates are in high demand. Employer participation at the Career Fair is proof. Attracting 400+ organizations, this popular event is hosted twice per year and introduces students to all types of businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies.