2025 Diesel Competition
2025 Diesel Technology Competition
Here's how it works:
- CTC/CTE programs interested in participating in the event will complete an online skills test created by Penn College faculty.
- Students from the top scoring CTCs/CTEs will be invited to a hands-on competition at Penn College.
- At the on-campus event, students will be judged on their skills as they cycle through 10 industry-sponsored competition stations.
At the end of the event the top three participants will receive Penn College scholarships. Each competition station will also have prizes for first-, second- and third-place winners. Additionally, the winning CTC/CTE will receive a cash prize to purchase training aids for their program.
Student competitors will receive a free hotel stay on Friday evening and a food allowance thanks to the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Grant: 'Diesel Technology Pathway from Career and Technical Education to Postsecondary Certification or Associate Degree'.
When I won first, that was a big moment for me. Made my family, instructors, and friends very proud. After earning those scholarships, it was settled that I would go here. It covered my first semester and bled into the second semester, which was big for my father.
Penn College Power Generation Student
2024 Diesel Competition Winner
CJ Cote
Timeline
SEP 15
Invitations with the online skills test link will be sent to CTC/CTE programs
OCT 17
Online skills tests must be completed
OCT 24
Winning students and programs are notified and provided with RSVP and competition details
NOV 17
Deadline for student RSVP to competition
DEC 12
Students check in, tour the campus and Diesel Equipment Technology programs, and enjoy dinner with families, faculty and employers
DEC 13
Competition Day!
Agenda
12 p.m. Check-In: ESC Lobby
12:30–1 p.m. Competition Summary: ESC124
1–2 p.m. Admissions Overview
2–3 p.m. Diesel Equipment Technology Program Tours
6–8 p.m. Industry Dinner: Thompson Professional Development Center, Main Campus: One College Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701
Dinner is reserved for competitors and guests listed on the RSVP.
Competition Level Sponsors will be invited to participate
8–8:30 a.m. Check-In: ESC Main Lobby
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Competition: ESC, Marshall D. Welch Jr. & Family Diesel Training Center Labs 168A/168B
4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Award Ceremony: ESC, Marshall D. Welch Jr. & Family Diesel Training Center Labs 168A/168B
Lunch and drinks will be provided for competitors and judges.
Nature's Cove cafeteria will be open for guests.
Industry Partners
Diesel Technology Competition Industry Sponsorship
As a valued Penn College industry partner, we are seeking your help to shape the diesel technology workforce pipeline by participating in the fifth annual Penn College Diesel Technology Competition. This event exposes high school and career & technology education (CTE) diesel students to college and career opportunities, while encouraging them to continue education in Diesel and Heavy Construction Equipment Technology-related fields. Sponsorship funds will support scholarships offered to competitors that enroll in a Penn College Diesel, Electric Power Generation or Heavy Equipment program.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship is charitable and offers the following recognition:
Horsepower Sponsor - $5,000
- Recognition on all pre-event communication from time of pledge
- Recognition (logo) on all printed competition materials the day of the event
- Logo on all event signage
- Logo on contestant t-shirt
- Recognition in event Press release
- Verbal recognition at Friday evening dinner and Saturday event
- Invitation to and opportunity to speak at Friday evening dinner with contestants and family
- Opportunity to serve as a station judge
- Enrollment as a Corporate Tomorrow Maker, if not already
Torque Sponsor - $2,500
- Name recognition on event signage
- Name on contestant t-shirt
- Verbal recognition at Friday evening dinner and Saturday event
- Recognition in event Press Release
- Opportunity to serve as a station judge
- Enrollment as a Corporate Tomorrow Maker, if not already
Turbo Boost Sponsor - $1,000
- Name recognition at a competition station
- Verbal recognition at Saturday event
- Recognition in event Press Release
- Opportunity to serve as a station judge
- Enrollment as a Corporate Tomorrow Maker, if not already
Contact
Questions?
Have questions about the Diesel Technology Competition? Contact us.
School of Engineering Technologies
Diesel Technology and Natural Resources Division
Schneebeli Earth Science Center, Room 105
570.320.8038
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