'Career Day' Opens Doors of Exploration for Curious Teens
Friday, October 13, 2017
– Photos by Jennifer A. Cline, writer/magazine editor
![Kenneth E. Welker Jr., instructor of HVAC technology, enlists the help of Ryan P. Kerstetter, a heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology student from Richfield, in demonstrating pipe-threading while leading a session in “Toiletology-Call the Plumber: Everybody goes, but how much do you know?”](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-017.jpg)
Kenneth E. Welker Jr., instructor of HVAC technology, enlists the help of Ryan P. Kerstetter, a heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology student from Richfield, in demonstrating pipe-threading while leading a session in “Toiletology-Call the Plumber: Everybody goes, but how much do you know?”
![Michaeleen G. McNamara, assistant professor of human services/social services-psychology, and applied human services student Hannah M. Strosser, of Williamsport, lead visitors in a competition-style learning experience.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-029.jpg)
Michaeleen G. McNamara, assistant professor of human services/social services-psychology, and applied human services student Hannah M. Strosser, of Williamsport, lead visitors in a competition-style learning experience.
![Mark A. Rice, instructor of electronics (at desk), leads high-schoolers in a session titled “Virtual Instruments and Graphical Programming,” while Bill C. West (far right), assistant professor of electronics, circulates to help keep participants on track.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-043.jpg)
Mark A. Rice, instructor of electronics (at desk), leads high-schoolers in a session titled “Virtual Instruments and Graphical Programming,” while Bill C. West (far right), assistant professor of electronics, circulates to help keep participants on track.
![Students from Central Columbia High School test how tall they can build a K’nex structure as part of a morninglong session that introduces the field of industrial design. They reached 44 inches.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-062.jpg)
Students from Central Columbia High School test how tall they can build a K’nex structure as part of a morninglong session that introduces the field of industrial design. They reached 44 inches.
![Manufacturing engineering technology student Logan B. Goodhart, of Chambersburg, talks with high school visitors about the process for students to build a successful Baja vehicle in a session titled “Discover Computer Aided Manufacturing.”](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-088.jpg)
Manufacturing engineering technology student Logan B. Goodhart, of Chambersburg, talks with high school visitors about the process for students to build a successful Baja vehicle in a session titled “Discover Computer Aided Manufacturing.”
![Automated manufacturing technology student Aren T. Way (right) of Jersey Shore, demonstrates an industrial-scale robot during a session on “Industrial Robotics, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, and CNC Machine Tools.”](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-106.jpg)
Automated manufacturing technology student Aren T. Way (right) of Jersey Shore, demonstrates an industrial-scale robot during a session on “Industrial Robotics, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, and CNC Machine Tools.”
![Aaron E. Biddle, instructor of welding, talks about high-tech welding with a high school group in the Avco-Lycoming Metal Trades Center.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-130.jpg)
Aaron E. Biddle, instructor of welding, talks about high-tech welding with a high school group in the Avco-Lycoming Metal Trades Center.
![Civil engineering technology student Matthew R. Buck (left), of Danville, leads students from Sullivan County High School in setting up a level during a session on surveying and civil engineering.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-152.jpg)
Civil engineering technology student Matthew R. Buck (left), of Danville, leads students from Sullivan County High School in setting up a level during a session on surveying and civil engineering.
![In the Physician Assistant Center, Penn College student Dylan C. Griffin and his classmates have hands-on props to test high-schoolers’ anatomy knowledge and teach them about the role of PAs in health care.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-169.jpg)
In the Physician Assistant Center, Penn College student Dylan C. Griffin and his classmates have hands-on props to test high-schoolers’ anatomy knowledge and teach them about the role of PAs in health care.
![Kyle M. Landis, a student in business administration: banking and finance concentration, answers a high school student’s question about his internship experience. Landis, of Troy, was part of a three-member panel that also included Cassandra D. Henderson (left) of Hazel Hurst, who is also studying business administration: banking and finance, and Joshua D. Lyman, of Williamsport, who earned two associate degrees – in accounting and legal assistant paralegal – in May.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-232.jpg)
Kyle M. Landis, a student in business administration: banking and finance concentration, answers a high school student’s question about his internship experience. Landis, of Troy, was part of a three-member panel that also included Cassandra D. Henderson (left) of Hazel Hurst, who is also studying business administration: banking and finance, and Joshua D. Lyman, of Williamsport, who earned two associate degrees – in accounting and legal assistant paralegal – in May.
![In Le Jeune Chef Restaurant, one of the learning labs for students in Penn College’s hospitality majors, Chef Paul E. Mach, assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts, guides students in a hands-on demonstration for their classmates.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-254.jpg)
In Le Jeune Chef Restaurant, one of the learning labs for students in Penn College’s hospitality majors, Chef Paul E. Mach, assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts, guides students in a hands-on demonstration for their classmates.
![Lisa M. Andrus, special assistant to the dean of business and hospitality, guides students through the many considerations of planning an event as she introduces them to the business administration: sport and event management concentration.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-277.jpg)
Lisa M. Andrus, special assistant to the dean of business and hospitality, guides students through the many considerations of planning an event as she introduces them to the business administration: sport and event management concentration.
![Chet M. Beaver, whose most recent Penn College credential is a certificate in applied innovation leadership, leads a group to think creatively in the college’s innovation lab. The session was titled “Innovation Engineering: Creating the Future.” Beaver is also a financial aid specialist concentrating in veteran’s services at Penn College and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in technology management.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-278.jpg)
Chet M. Beaver, whose most recent Penn College credential is a certificate in applied innovation leadership, leads a group to think creatively in the college’s innovation lab. The session was titled “Innovation Engineering: Creating the Future.” Beaver is also a financial aid specialist concentrating in veteran’s services at Penn College and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in technology management.
![A girl from North Penn-Mansfield High School enlists the help of her neighbor as she tries to cut celery and add peanut butter to crackers while wearing goggles that simulate a vision impairment and keeping her dominant hand behind her back. In the occupational therapy assistant program, such exercises help students to develop empathy for the clients they will serve.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-296.jpg)
A girl from North Penn-Mansfield High School enlists the help of her neighbor as she tries to cut celery and add peanut butter to crackers while wearing goggles that simulate a vision impairment and keeping her dominant hand behind her back. In the occupational therapy assistant program, such exercises help students to develop empathy for the clients they will serve.
![In the Parkes Automotive Technology Center, Christopher H. Van Stavoren, assistant professor of automotive technology, demonstrates the importance of anti-lock braking systems.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-320.jpg)
In the Parkes Automotive Technology Center, Christopher H. Van Stavoren, assistant professor of automotive technology, demonstrates the importance of anti-lock braking systems.
![Visitors to a business and accounting session learn dining tips that will come in handy during business lunches.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-352.jpg)
Visitors to a business and accounting session learn dining tips that will come in handy during business lunches.
![Dental hygiene student Michayla J. Roberts, of Newville, chats with visitors about oral health care – including what amount of toothpaste really is necessary.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-380.jpg)
Dental hygiene student Michayla J. Roberts, of Newville, chats with visitors about oral health care – including what amount of toothpaste really is necessary.
![Alicia McNett, instructor of computer information technology, guides a high school student as he programs an Ozobot.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-392.jpg)
Alicia McNett, instructor of computer information technology, guides a high school student as he programs an Ozobot.
![After scrubbing up and gowning, visitors try their hands at laparoscopy in the surgical technology facilities.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2017/10/Career-Day-417.jpg)
After scrubbing up and gowning, visitors try their hands at laparoscopy in the surgical technology facilities.