K-12 Educators
Contact
- Secondary Partnerships
- Davie Jane Gilmour Center, Rm. 1047
570.320.5228 800.367.9222 - secondarypartnerships@pct.edu
Facts & Figures
Hands-on by the numbers
3:1
Lab-to-Lecture Time
150+
Learning Labs
100+
Years Dedicated to Hands-On Learning
Wildcats in action
Baja SAE Primed for Victory
Check out the legendary team who earned back-to-back finishes in two 2022 endurance competitions.
A Future Without Limits
Meet two Penn College welding alumni who are putting their hands-on education to work as manufacturing engineers at Harley-Davidson®. See how they support each other in an often male-dominated field.
Alumni Grows Success
In this video you’ll follow a Penn College Landscape/Plant Production graduate who is living his dream job as a business owner and landscape designer for Xavier Landscaping.
Springboard for success
Thanks to the hands-on foundation they're building now, career and technical education students naturally thrive at Penn College. Here are a few of the reasons why.
Scholarships
Just for graduating from a state-approved CTE program, students earn a $2,000 annual scholarship. The award renews for up to two years for an associate's and up to four for a bachelor's. (For Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Connecticut residents)
Tuition-Free Credits
Graduates from any state-approved CTE program who enroll at Penn College can earn credits by testing out of any 100- or 200-level course.
Advanced & Alternative Credits
Students also have the opportunity to earn additional credit by testing out of advanced courses, passing competency assessments, and through licensure or specific work or life situations.
Accelerated Pathways
If a student's school doesn’t already have a formal pathway with us, they’ll be awarded three credits just by meeting Career & Technical Education Student Scholarship requirements. They can apply them to a bachelor's degree right away or start with an associate's and use them if they advance into a bachelor's.
(For Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Connecticut residents)
Visit Opportunities
We enjoy hosting K-12 guests on campus. At this time, all tour reservations are full for the 2024-25 school year. Please check back in August 2025 for opportunities.
The journey starts here
Penn College Dual Enrollment courses are an excellent way to build student confidence and introduce them to potential career pathways.
Summer Camps
Tomorrow in the making
Summer Camps immerse students in the total college experience. From architecture and aviation to construction and culinary, there’s a program for every passion.
Makers
Penn College Alumni
Janelle Becker
Baking & Culinary
The hands-on experience she received at Penn College is a recipe for success
Alexa Korinchak
Polymer Engineering
It wasn’t until after a few years of community college and a VIP plastics tour from a family friend that Alexa found something that genuinely sparked her interest.
Lindsay Dunkle
Physical Therapist Assistant
She traded working in a chemistry lab for a hands-on career.
David Stanley
Pillar Society Member, David Stanley contributor to the William and Evelyn Scholarship.
Justin Rinehimer
Landscape/Plant Production
After considering a career in chemical engineering, he decided to pursue his passion for horticulture and earn a degree from Penn College.
Matt Staub
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Get to know this grad who's working as a senior PCB design engineer at Google.
Anthony Detweiler
Construction Management
With 25 years of experience and a rewarding career as a superintendent for the pharmaceutical industry, construction management graduate Anthony Detweiler credits his Penn College education for where he is today.
Matt Gross
Polymer Engineering
After earning his associate’s from Penn College and bachelor’s and master’s degree at Penn State, Matt dove into an exciting career in the aerospace industry.
Erin Beaver
Welding & Metal Fabrication
Penn College Dual Enrollment courses gave Erin a head start on her welding career.
Ali Petrizzi
Graphic Design & Art
After learning more about the graphic design program, Ali knew that was where she belonged.
Ekaterina Molostvova
Information Technology
Her goal was to use IT to help others. Today, she's following through on that dream.
Stevie Petrison
Accounting & Business Administration
Sometimes the path to success takes twists and turns. But sometimes it's totally worth it.
Kierstin & Marissa Bathurst
Radiography
Sisters follow unique paths only to reunite on one exciting journey.
Maddie Newell
Surgical Technology
Thomas Proske
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
His eclectic coursework fused industrial design concepts with practical skills in 3D modeling, 3D printing, molding and casting, and traditional fabrication and finishing—all of which he uses today in his dream job with Monkey Boys Productions where he crafts props and puppets for the entertainment industry.
Michelle Runkle
Human Services & Restorative Justice
Caring for others is second nature for this Human Services grad.
Matt Bamonte
Information Technology
This shy freshman now shines bright as a learning experience designer at Amazon Robotics.
Dalton Smith
Polymer Engineering
His interest in plastics and polymers began in high school while working with his father at Shop-Vac where he first explored injection molding.
John & Janice Urick
Pillar Society Members, John & Janice Urick share their passion for applied technology education.
Will DeMarco
Landscape/Plant Production
This alum is living his childhood dream. Check out his story.
Chris Good
Brewing & Fermentation Science
Chris honed the skills to turn his hobby into a thriving career.
Jeff Comitz
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
His decision to change course led to a successful HVAC career.
Cory Karges
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
This alum’s work points way for millions at iconic resorts.
Hunter Lentz
Building Construction
A high school visit to the concrete lab during PA Build My Future and a trip to the World of Concrete as a Penn College student sealed the foundation to a successful career for this alumnus.
Jeffrey Feeman
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
He landed a career that allows him to combine his technical skills and love for the performing arts.
Fletcher Ewing
Polymer Engineering
Fascination with how things work led Fletcher to a rewarding career at X, The Moonshot Factory.
Andrew Graham
Information Technology
Andrew sets massive goals and works hard to achieve them. He's back for his second Penn College degree, uniting his passions for automotive and information technology. He's grateful for all who invest in tomorrow's workforce, with special thanks for the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation's scholarship support for mature students.
Jeremy Dorward
Polymer Engineering
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
After two Penn College degrees, making great products through sustainable use of polymers drives Jeremy daily.
Regina Peluzzo
Civil Engineering
Even being deployed twice couldn't stop Regina from getting her bachelor's in civil engineering.
Ryan Monteleone
Information Technology
Thanks to generous donors like Ryan, the next generation of tomorrow makers can take advantage of scholarships and focus more time on preparing for their futures.
Garrett Corneliussen
Welding & Metal Fabrication
Amanda Brodecki
Dental Hygiene
Amanda is a real go-getter. Her passion for helping others led her to a career in dental hygiene and the Air Force National Guard.
Hannah Maize
Polymer Engineering
She loves her career and the thrill of solving challenges. “I'm never bored and always learning something new,” she says.
Hannah Regester
Baking & Culinary
Her Penn College experience was nothing short of extraordinary. She trained in world-class labs, worked alongside world-renowned chefs to prepare menus for the iconic Kentucky Derby, and embarked on a transformative 16-day global experience to Italy.
Clinton Cullison
Accounting & Business Administration
He's using his marketing skills to advocate for legislative change.
Lester Wrobel
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Lester was told that he wasn't the college type. Boy did he prove them wrong.
Stephanie Suzadail
Nursing
This nursing graduate overcame all odds and now works aboard Geisinger Life Flight.
Ethan Boedker
Electrical
This electrical grad scored a career in a growing field where's designing automation control solutions. He gets to travel, too!
Jessica Duke
Landscape/Plant Production
To introduce her services to a broader audience, Jessie was thrilled to open the doors to her first-ever storefront location in up-and-coming Allentown, PA.
Anthony Peachey
Accounting & Business Administration
An instructor's advice led to a successful career in marketing for Anthony.
Tom Ersing
Construction Management
After graduating from Penn College with a bachelor’s in Construction Management, Tom began working for one of the country’s top builders. His hands-on skills and work ethic were immediately recognized and rewarded. Today he’s serving as assistant superintendent and thriving alongside a team he’s proud to call his own.
Jiovanni Rosario
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
His love of computers and video games turned into a career with Amazon Web Services.
Kristina Wisneski
Baking & Culinary
This culinary grad starred in "Chopped" and is making a name for herself in Philly's culinary scene.
Alain Johnson
Automotive
His childhood passion motivated him to study automotive and become a trainer for Honda.
Bryan Robinson
Polymer Engineering
As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt-certified process engineer, he is constantly raising the bar.
Dylan Otis
Heavy Equipment Operations
A high-achiever across the board, Dylan excelled in athletics and academics.
Sarah Booher
Civil Engineering
With graduation just around the corner, she's looking forward to starting full-time with the Bloomsburg, PA firm where she’s done two internships.
Gregory Ditzler
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Immersive hands-on learning propels an average student to exceptional heights.
Gaven Crosby
Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Discipline learned as a reserve soldier helps Gaven stay calm under pressure.
Dylan Godinez
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
This alum’s on the fast track to success. Just a few months after graduating, Dylan landed his dream job as a design engineer at The Garage Shop in Denver, North Carolina.
Chase Forry
Building Construction
This veteran took advantage of his service benefits and earned a degree in Building Construction.
George Logue III
Baking & Culinary
Nate Lyon
Welding & Metal Fabrication
Everyone said Nate was a rising star in his field. They were right.
Diego Wilson
Aviation
He graduated in 2015, but his commitment to his craft and his country remains strong. Diego earned his pilot’s license and the title of Pilot in Command for the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter.
Bridget Callahan
Baking & Culinary
After her initial college experience left her feeling uninspired, Bridget stopped to think about what she really liked to do. And that's when her love of cooking led her to discover Penn College.
Richard Wood
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
His childhood engineering skills led Richard to a career at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Alicia Martinez
Aviation
Ten scholarships, four internships, and a bachelor’s degree later, Alicia is now happily employed at RSG Rotorcraft Services Group in Texas.
Admissions
Applying to Penn College
What's next?
The application and financial aid process can seem overwhelming at first. Connect us with your students and we’ll help them in every way we can.
Community Involvement
Educator In-Service Days
Searching for fresh ideas for your next in-service experience? We'd love to host your group at Penn College.
Teacher Camps
Spend some time on campus at one of our hands-on camps designed to provide educators with a chance to experience various programs and career pathways.
Stay tuned for future opportunities.