College Observes Career Day – Wanna Make Something of It?
Published 10.16.2015
– Photos by Jennifer A. Cline, writer/editor-One College Avenue,
and Carol A. Lugg, assistant dean of construction and design technologies
![Far-reaching careers in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry are outlined by Richard C. Taylor, associate professor of plumbing and heating.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-day2.jpg)
Far-reaching careers in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry are outlined by Richard C. Taylor, associate professor of plumbing and heating.
![Eric D. Henneberger, an instructor of surveying technology, discusses the many opportunities available in the civil engineering and surveying fields.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-009.jpg)
Eric D. Henneberger, an instructor of surveying technology, discusses the many opportunities available in the civil engineering and surveying fields.
![Barry P. Watkins, of Blossburg, discusses the cool side of heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology ...](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-012.jpg)
Barry P. Watkins, of Blossburg, discusses the cool side of heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology ...
![... while classmate Austin D. Robinson, of Harrisburg, enjoys sharing how hot his major is.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-015.jpg)
... while classmate Austin D. Robinson, of Harrisburg, enjoys sharing how hot his major is.
![A group of high school students watch the lifelike reactions of SimMan, operated from a laptop.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-008_PCTo.jpg)
A group of high school students watch the lifelike reactions of SimMan, operated from a laptop.
![In the occupational therapy assistant lab, students learn how to dress with one arm while in a wheelchair – a skill occupational therapy assistants may teach to clients.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-029_PCTo.jpg)
In the occupational therapy assistant lab, students learn how to dress with one arm while in a wheelchair – a skill occupational therapy assistants may teach to clients.
![Aaron R. Curry, a radiography student from Hamburg, introduces high schoolers to radiography by showing some interesting X-ray images.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-042_PCTo.jpg)
Aaron R. Curry, a radiography student from Hamburg, introduces high schoolers to radiography by showing some interesting X-ray images.
![A Penn College student (left) helps a high schooler to navigate animation software in a visual communications lab.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-053_PCTo.jpg)
A Penn College student (left) helps a high schooler to navigate animation software in a visual communications lab.
![Carl J. Bower Jr., instructor of horticulture, shows impressive work by a recent alumnus.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-057_PCTo.jpg)
Carl J. Bower Jr., instructor of horticulture, shows impressive work by a recent alumnus.
![Nick Gilson, founder and CEO of Gilson Boards, talks to a packed house representing seven local high schools in the PDC’s Mountain Laurel Room.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-083_PCTo.jpg)
Nick Gilson, founder and CEO of Gilson Boards, talks to a packed house representing seven local high schools in the PDC’s Mountain Laurel Room.
![Danny Jones, pro rider/promotion/airstreamer for Gilson Boards, presents to students a problem: how to repair scratches on the company’s unique catamaran-like curved bases.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-086_PCTo.jpg)
Danny Jones, pro rider/promotion/airstreamer for Gilson Boards, presents to students a problem: how to repair scratches on the company’s unique catamaran-like curved bases.
![Ross Bird, a 2001 Penn College graduate and president of QorTek Inc., shows students its IntelliPlastics product, which was developed for the military. His company’s problem: How can the material be used by other companies (thus growing QorTek’s customer base)?](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-100_PCTo.jpg)
Ross Bird, a 2001 Penn College graduate and president of QorTek Inc., shows students its IntelliPlastics product, which was developed for the military. His company’s problem: How can the material be used by other companies (thus growing QorTek’s customer base)?
![Russ Lawrence, the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center’s director of innovation, talks with students from Muncy Junior/Senior High School about the problem they’ve chosen.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-105_PCTo.jpg)
Russ Lawrence, the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center’s director of innovation, talks with students from Muncy Junior/Senior High School about the problem they’ve chosen.
![Students from Montgomery Junior/Senior High School consider the Gilson Boards “problem.”](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-111_PCTo.jpg)
Students from Montgomery Junior/Senior High School consider the Gilson Boards “problem.”
![Bird talks with Jersey Shore Area High School students.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-112_PCTo.jpg)
Bird talks with Jersey Shore Area High School students.
![Williamsport Area High School students listen intently to an industry rep.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-116_PCTo.jpg)
Williamsport Area High School students listen intently to an industry rep.
![Seth Alberts, third-generation owner of Ralph S. Alberts Co., talks with students about his company’s proposed problem: How to efficiently replace foam padding for roller coasters from all across the U.S. in the four-month off-season and reduce shipping of the steel parts that must be re-padded.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-124_PCTo.jpg)
Seth Alberts, third-generation owner of Ralph S. Alberts Co., talks with students about his company’s proposed problem: How to efficiently replace foam padding for roller coasters from all across the U.S. in the four-month off-season and reduce shipping of the steel parts that must be re-padded.
![A student gets a closer look at QorTek’s IntelliPlastic, a thin, foam-like substance that is extremely rugged and contains sensors that are sensitive to tiny changes.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-127_PCTo.jpg)
A student gets a closer look at QorTek’s IntelliPlastic, a thin, foam-like substance that is extremely rugged and contains sensors that are sensitive to tiny changes.
![Alberts shows a sample of the foam parts that the company manufactures and refurbishes, along with a solution it is exploring.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-144_PCTo.jpg)
Alberts shows a sample of the foam parts that the company manufactures and refurbishes, along with a solution it is exploring.
![With supportive industry reps Gilson, Bird and the IMC’s Beth Bittenbender paying close attention to glean ideas, a South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School student presents his team’s innovation.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-165_PCTo.jpg)
With supportive industry reps Gilson, Bird and the IMC’s Beth Bittenbender paying close attention to glean ideas, a South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School student presents his team’s innovation.
![Howard W. Troup, maintenance mechanic/millwright and a part-time mechatronics instructor, demonstrates the workings of a computer-controlled conveyor system that uses various sensors to sort bottles.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-184_PCTo.jpg)
Howard W. Troup, maintenance mechanic/millwright and a part-time mechatronics instructor, demonstrates the workings of a computer-controlled conveyor system that uses various sensors to sort bottles.
![Bill West, assistant professor of electronics, lends a helping hand in an “Electronics Engineering Software Tools” session led by Mark A. Rice, instructor of electronics.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-193_PCTo.jpg)
Bill West, assistant professor of electronics, lends a helping hand in an “Electronics Engineering Software Tools” session led by Mark A. Rice, instructor of electronics.
![With building construction masonry instructor Glenn R. Luse, students from Monroe Career & Technical Institute check out the supply of natural stone harvested from a local mountain.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-197_PCTo.jpg)
With building construction masonry instructor Glenn R. Luse, students from Monroe Career & Technical Institute check out the supply of natural stone harvested from a local mountain.
![A student from Monroe Career & Technical Institute puts trowel to mortar in the Construction Masonry Building.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-210_PCTo.jpg)
A student from Monroe Career & Technical Institute puts trowel to mortar in the Construction Masonry Building.
![Monroe Career & Technical Institute students take on a practice run before beginning a race to finish a row of bricks.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-214_PCTo.jpg)
Monroe Career & Technical Institute students take on a practice run before beginning a race to finish a row of bricks.
![Timothy S. Turnbach, instructor of welding, guides a Jersey Shore Area High School student in using the college’s virtual welder.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-223_PCTo.jpg)
Timothy S. Turnbach, instructor of welding, guides a Jersey Shore Area High School student in using the college’s virtual welder.
![Tom Livingstone, associate professor of machine tool technology/automated manufacturing, explains a process being carried out underwater in an electrical discharge machine.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-235_PCTo.jpg)
Tom Livingstone, associate professor of machine tool technology/automated manufacturing, explains a process being carried out underwater in an electrical discharge machine.
![... as electronic sparks carve the word](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-241_PCTo.jpg)
... as electronic sparks carve the word "MAYBE" into metal.
![A high school student takes a closer look …](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-242_PCTo.jpg)
A high school student takes a closer look …
![John M. Arrigone, part-time instructor of fitness and lifetime sports, leads students through a health assessment, first checking their heart rates.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-244_PCTo.jpg)
John M. Arrigone, part-time instructor of fitness and lifetime sports, leads students through a health assessment, first checking their heart rates.
![A Montgomery Junior/Senior High School student tries his hand at a 3-D printing pen.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-254_PCTo.jpg)
A Montgomery Junior/Senior High School student tries his hand at a 3-D printing pen.
![Students watch closely as Eric K. Albert, associate professor of machine tool technology/automated manufacturing, removes a magnetic 3-D creation from its “scaffold.”](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2015/10/Career-Day-262_PCTo.jpg)
Students watch closely as Eric K. Albert, associate professor of machine tool technology/automated manufacturing, removes a magnetic 3-D creation from its “scaffold.”