Artificial intelligence is a driving force in today’s global economy, accelerating innovation and enabling unprecedented efficiency. As a national leader in applied technology education, Penn College is uniquely positioned to embrace artificial intelligence and support the professionals who advance AI.
For over 100 years, Penn College has been committed to applied technology education. Through its real-world, hands-on learning approach, Penn College meets the needs of industry for today and tomorrow. Advisory committees—culled from 4,000-plus industry partners—inform the curriculum for both degree-based and workforce-focused education and training. Over 150 state-of-the-art labs across campus are well equipped, thanks to industry support. For every hour of lecture, students spend three hours in those labs to apply their learning. The result is a 98% graduate placement rate.
Classes and labs are taught by dedicated faculty with real-world experience.
Students train and troubleshoot on the same technology, equipment and systems used by industry, which makes them real-world ready on Day 1.
For years, Penn College has offered degrees aligned with the necessary skills to support AI’s growth. Penn College graduates don’t just understand AI, they know how to build, maintain, integrate and optimize the systems that power it through:
Data Centers
that form the physical infrastructure of the digital world
Industrial Automation
that enables intelligent systems
Networks
that secure transmission of data
Power Systems
that meet energy demands
Software Development
that builds the digital foundation
Penn College alumni are making their mark throughout the AI ecosystem.
Alumni
Accounting & Business Administration
Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
As data centers surge nationwide, Hunter Williams is at the forefront of a rapidly expanding on‑site power field. From a pivotal internship to leading complex, multi‑technician projects, he’s built great technical skills and embraced new career pathways.
Alumni
Information Technology
Her goal was to use IT to help others. Today, she's following through on that dream.
Alumni
Information Technology
This once shy freshman now shines bright as a learning experience designer at Amazon Robotics.
Alumni
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
His love of computers and video games turned into a career with Amazon Web Services.
Penn College degrees in the following career areas can lead to positions supporting various aspects of AI.
All students seeking a bachelor’s degree can augment their education by adding either one of two AI-specific minors.
Penn College Workforce Development offers training options that can secure a future in the AI economy.
Apprenticeship Programs
Commercial Facilities Training
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