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Workforce Development
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Apprenticeships
Penn College offers leading-edge apprenticeship programs - organizing, registering, and executing them for companies of all sizes while incorporating state-of-the-art Related Technical Instruction (RTI).
Business & Leadership
Gain a competitive advantage by investing in leadership, project management, communication skills, people management, interpersonal skills, planning/organization, teamwork and other vital competencies.
Building Performance
Penn College offers training and technical assistance for the commercial and residential building industries. Classes are offered to the public or can be customized for on site delivery to a company.
Computer Training
From the novice seeking to learn a new program, to seasoned users aiming to hone the most advanced skills, our vast library of available courses meets the needs of any business or individual.
Health Sciences
Healthcare systems, physician practices and individuals seeking employment in this dynamic field can equally benefit from the extensive, quality healthcare programs Penn College has to offer.
Manufacturing
Penn College provides a complete array of advanced technical training to meet the needs of any manufacturer. Our mechatronics program bundles essential competencies required for technicians, filling the industry’s most widely recognized skills gaps.
Online Courses
We have partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of instructor-facilitated noncredit, online courses that are affordable, fun, and convenient. From courses to learn a second language to technical skills to advance your career, there is something for you.
Polymers
Drawing upon the expertise of renowned instructors and advisors, Penn College delivers solutions to meet the skills gap and consulting needs of companies in all major plastics manufacturing processes.
Pre-Apprenticeships
The Penn College Pre-apprenticeship model provides an overview of the foundational technical knowledge and skills in an industry sector.
Transportation
Penn College provides training in aviation with a focus on piston engines, and offers training and certifications in several automotive categories.
Emergency Management
Penn College offers applied training to strengthen organizational safety, emergency management, and crisis communication capabilities. Courses feature hands-on simulations, exercises, and MILO-based scenarios to prepare participants for real-world incidents.
WEDnetPA: Get Training for your Employees
Pennsylvania offers qualified employers the opportunity to train new and existing employees with resources available through WEDnetPA.
Penn College Workforce Development News:
Penn College celebrates pre-apprenticeships in Lehigh Valley
June 19, 2026
Pennsylvania College of Technology recently hosted its inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Industry Day at the offices of PA CareerLink Lehigh…
Apprenticeship Week highlights ‘earn-while-you-learn’ approach
May 15, 2026
National Apprenticeship Week was celebrated in early May, and Pennsylvania College of Technology offers ample opportunities for those interested in the…
Penn College addresses welding employment gap with training
May 13, 2026
Penn College Workforce Development is offering a short-term welding training program designed to rapidly prepare adults for entry-level welding employment…
Bus maintenance apprenticeship addresses industry need
February 13, 2026
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker recently visited Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center to…
Marty attends Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association event
October 22, 2025
Pennsylvania College of Technology was recently represented at an event to celebrate National Manufacturing Day. Patrick Marty, chief government and…
Tomorrow Makers are in action at the Little League World Series
August 18, 2025
As part of a partnership that dates to the excavation of Lamade Stadium in 1959, the Little League Baseball World Series yields hands-on learning activities for…
Paramedics’ behind-the-scenes work catches WNEP’s focus
August 15, 2025
The behind-the-scenes work of paramedics – including a contingent of students from Penn College’s paramedic program – was highlighted in a story that aired on…
Penn College students to serve, learn at World Series
August 06, 2025
Among the huge assembly of people required to welcome 20 teams and around 300,000 fans to the Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport are…
College to host event focused on manufacturing talent solutions
June 30, 2025
In an effort to help regional manufacturers find practical solutions to central Pennsylvania’s manufacturing skills gap, Pennsylvania College of Technology and…
Pre-apprenticeship program boosts manufacturing skills
June 18, 2025
Paving a pathway to a career in the manufacturing sector, the Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program, coordinated by Workforce Development at Penn…
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