Workforce Development Articles

Four classes comprise the Front Line Supervisor Spring Series being offered by Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology beginning in May. Each of the following classes will meet in Penn College’s Klump Academic Center for two days, from 9 a.m.

A long line forms even before the start of Grad Finale. First and second in line (at right) are building automation technology seniors and Campus View Resident Assistants Cody A. Forke, of Gilbertsville, and Christopher J. Morrin, of Morrisville. Forke has a degree in electrical technology (’14) and Morrin graduated from heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology in 2015.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Outreach Practical Nursing Program, located in the Wellsboro Area School District offices, will host an information session on Tuesday, May 10, for those interested in nursing as a career. The session will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the former music room at the district’s administration building. Natalie O.

Visitors from China listen to Daniel R. Mendell, ShaleNET U.S. consultant/instructor ... ...and gather with their Penn College hosts in the lobby of the BWD. A delegation from China visited Penn College on Wednesday, beginning with a presentation about the programs – credit and noncredit – that help feed the natural gas industry.

Is a rewarding career in health care in your future? Penn College at Wellsboro is offering a short course in phlebotomy beginning in April. The six-week, part-time program combines classroom theory and clinical experience to help prepare you to become a phlebotomy technician.

A $50,000 grant from Alcoa Foundation will benefit the mechatronics associate-degree major at Pennsylvania College of Technology, as well as corresponding noncredit training courses.

Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering Industrial Arc Flash Safety Training at a substantially discounted price through funds provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Make It In America Grant to the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corp.

"Stay Tuned" to WVIA-TV Penn College's success in answering the skilled demands of industry will be featured in the next episode of WVIA-TV's "Stay Tuned," premiering at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. The recurring series continues the public television station's goal to highlight those making a difference in meeting critical community needs.

In anticipation of pending changes to the SAT, Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering a course to help high school students prepare for the standardized test used as an admissions tool by many institutions of higher learning.

Is buying or receiving a full-featured digital camera on your list this holiday season? Are you wondering what all of the buttons on the digital camera are used for? Consider a companion gift certificate for a digital photography class! Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering a three-week digital photography course in January.