Industry Partnerships Articles

A long-term partner of Pennsylvania College of Technology is enhancing its commitment to the school’s collision repair and restoration program. PPG Industries Inc. – a global supplier of paints, coatings and specialty materials – recently renewed its paint sponsorship that began in 2003. The new agreement calls for PPG to double its annual investment over the next five years.

A long-term partner of Pennsylvania College of Technology is enhancing its commitment to the school’s collision repair and restoration program. PPG Industries Inc. – a global supplier of paints, coatings and specialty materials – recently renewed its paint sponsorship that began in 2003. The new agreement calls for PPG to double its annual investment over the next five years.

Two "pop-up" employer information tables are lined up this week, seeking welding, electrical and electronics & computer engineering technology students. Career Services coordinates these opportunities for Penn College students to connect with potential employers for internships or jobs. Bring your resume and step up to the table!

Two "pop-up" employer information tables are lined up this week, seeking welding, electrical and electronics & computer engineering technology students. Career Services coordinates these opportunities for Penn College students to connect with potential employers for internships or jobs. Bring your resume and step up to the table!

Johnson Controls is providing Pennsylvania College of Technology with a $100,000 grant for the second consecutive year to support students seeking in-demand careers. The grant is part of Johnson Controls’ Community College Partnership Program, a nationwide initiative that aims to provide $15 million by the end of 2026 to help students from historically underrepresented groups prepare for careers related to sustainable building practices.

Johnson Controls is providing Pennsylvania College of Technology with a $100,000 grant for the second consecutive year to support students seeking in-demand careers. The grant is part of Johnson Controls’ Community College Partnership Program, a nationwide initiative that aims to provide $15 million by the end of 2026 to help students from historically underrepresented groups prepare for careers related to sustainable building practices.

It pays to be close to the action. That’s a common experience for students and faculty at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Lumley Aviation Center at the Williamsport Regional Airport in Montoursville. On Tuesday, the college’s “aviation crew” enjoyed an up-close view of a Goodyear “blimp” (technically an airship).

Christopher J. Holley, associate professor of automotive technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, is one of three college faculty members interviewed by MOTOR magazine for its article, "Back-to-School at Automotive Colleges." The article aims to share advice with automotive students, preparing them for a successful new school year. In addition to Holley, two other veteran automotive professors are featured; they hail from colleges in Illinois and Oregon.

The full episode of Project MFG's "Maritime Welding Nationals – Season 1" has been released, showcasing the talents of 16 young finalists from across the U.S. and spotlighting the host facility – Pennsylvania College of Technology’s 55,000-square-foot welding lab. Among those featured in the 13-minute episode are two Penn College welding faculty members: James N. Colton II and Timothy S. Turnbach.

The full episode of Project MFG's "Maritime Welding Nationals – Season 1" has been released, showcasing the talents of 16 young finalists from across the U.S. and spotlighting the host facility – Pennsylvania College of Technology’s 55,000-square-foot welding lab. Among those featured in the 13-minute episode are two Penn College welding faculty members: James N. Colton II and Timothy S. Turnbach.