'Groff Day' reintroduces diesel students to growing corporate partner

Wednesday was "Groff Day" at Penn College's Schneebeli Earth Science Center, where about 50 diesel technology students benefited from three learning sessions – along with enjoying a pizza lunch and a slew of giveaways. The day was made possible by Groff Tractor & Equipment, which sent four employees to the Allenwood-area campus to meet with students in advance of this month's Career Fair.

David Coakley, a field service technician and Penn College alumnus, expertly delivered instruction in schematics; Kyle Sarvis, a machine control specialist, taught an informative session on communication among components; and Samantha O'Donnell-White, director of human resources, and Lance Bucha, operations manager, provided corporate background and helpful interview tips.

Follow-up meetings were conducted with interested students; Groff, one of the college's valued Corporate Tomorrow Makers, will also visit main campus on Feb. 28 for the Spring Career Fair.