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As a child, Shane V. McDonnell became fascinated with cars. Now he’s following his longtime love by training for a career in collision repair technology. Working in hands-on labs with tools and equipment just like the pros use, McDonnell is building real-world experience.

Penn College is home to a community of creators. Go-getters. Creative thinkers. And problem solvers who set out to master real-world skills. It’s where you’ll meet Sidney C. Trunzo, a plastics and polymer engineering technology student. Check out a video, added to the college's YouTube channel, for a glimpse of her training in hands-on labs. Find out why she loves her major.

Pennsylvania College of Technology will expose high schoolers to the rewarding possibilities of manufacturing careers, thanks to a grant-supported initiative. The college will host the Thingamajig Fabricators Pre-College Program from July 19-23 on its main campus.

Whether accessed on a smartphone, a personal computer or an elaborate home system, video games are the nation’s leading source of entertainment. According to the Entertainment Software Association, about 65% of American adults play video games. Anna-Maree Manciet is one of the estimated 164 million adult gamers.

The media spotlight on Penn College's expanded welding lab shone brightly – and nationally – this week, attracting a visit from Philadelphia-based FOX News reporter Katie Byrne. The multimedia journalist spent much of Tuesday morning in the Lycoming Engines Metal Trades Center, talking with students and administration from the School of Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies.

A December graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology, whose family’s tree care business in suburban Philadelphia fueled his choice of both college and career, recently arranged for the donation of a newly reconditioned chipper to his alma mater’s forestry program. Thanks to the resourcefulness of Michael S.

Maenza, of Sayre, by one of the college's new robotic welders. Allen, co-department head for welding, gets the on-air treatment. Parrish talks with Digan, of Mifflinburg. Eyewitness News' Morgan Parrish toured the expanded welding lab in the Lycoming Engines Metal Trades Center on Wednesday, interviewing instructor Michael R.

Walker and Allebach reunite at an industry event in Nashville, Tenn. An assistant professor of engineering design technology attended 3DExperience World 2020, a Feb. 9-12 event dedicated to the three-dimensional design and engineering community. Penn College's Katherine A.

Backed by an impressive commemoration of the donors who made the facility possible, Keating talks with Rhoades. Recording some welding in "Pipe Alley" Allen adds faculty insight to the interviews. A WNEP reporter visited Penn College's Lycoming Engines Metal Trades Center this week, preparing a piece about the expanded (and recently dedicated) welding lab.

Penn College's expanded and enhanced welding lab, unveiled in dedication ceremonies on Feb. 6, is featured in a new video on the college's YouTube channel. At 55,000-plus square feet, it is believed to be the largest such facility in higher education nationwide.