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Joining in the observance of International Women's Day (March 8) – an occasion to highlight the social, cultural, political and economic accomplishments of women the world over – PCToday shares a close-to-home look at students raising the bar for their peers and for all of the tomorrow makers yet to come.

Day after day, and not just on International Women's Day, Penn College champions the hands-on effort needed to reverse the disproportionately low representation of women in the trades.

International welding artist Rae Ripple, encouraged by a Pennsylvania College of Technology student last fall to drop by campus, honored that invitation Friday with an inspiring daylong visit. "I absolutely love this school!" she said during a "Live With Rae" morning presentation in the Klump Academic Center, coolly and confidently striding the auditorium stage in an animated and unabashed Q&A.

Johnson Controls and its York-based Navy Systems business has bolstered welding education at Pennsylvania College of Technology by donating $30,000 worth of materials in the past year and a half. Recently, the company, a Corporate Tomorrow Maker partner of the college, boosted its support with a $10,000 gift toward curriculum enhancements and additional equipment and materials procurement.

Projections of a robust job market for the Class of 2022 were supported by employer participation at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s recent in-person Spring Career Fair. More than 230 companies, offering thousands of job and internship opportunities, met with about 1,000 students at the daylong event, split between the college’s Field House and Bardo Gymnasium.

Indy reads the room ... ... before surrendering to some puppy-lovin'. The perks of planning an event The Potts family selflessly delivers ... ... providing students with welcome smiles as Spring Break approaches.

A pair of willing spokesmodels say "Cheers" with the day's beverage of choice. Unwinding with a beanbag toss or two ... ... as a stream of students sampled Rockstar's wares. The Rockstar truck and trailer visited Penn College on Wednesday, giving away free cans of energy drinks on the campus mall opposite the Keystone Dining Room patio.

Catering students put theories about planning and a successful buffet to the hands-on test, using recipes developed by the late Chef Judy Shimp for popular Le Jeune Chef brunch buffets. Students Nick S. Matthews (left), of Alpharetta, Ga., and Lance P.

The reporter interviews Birotte. Keating talks with Harner in the automation lab. Capturing footage of Ken J. Kinley, assistant professor of electronics and computer engineering technology, instructing Figuereo on a KUKA robot Parracho takes her turn in front of the camera.

An exciting variety of events is planned for Pennsylvania College of Technology's observance of Women's History Month, which annually celebrates women’s contributions to shaping society and community alike.