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The Practical Nursing Program at Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus recently held a graduation ceremony for 22 students. The student-selected speakers for the Dec. 20 event were Robin Crosby, a registered nurse at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, and Carol Kopp, a registered nurse at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Larry L.

An initiative that has trained weatherization agencies and other technicians for more than two decades has been awarded federal funding to continue its timely mission of reduced energy consumption, health, safety and comfort for residential and commercial clients alike.

Pennsylvania College of Technology was well-represented at Autodesk University 2007, held Nov. 27-30 in Las Vegas. Autodesk University is the world's largest annual gathering of computer aided design and related professionals, with more than 10,000 working professionals, industry experts and Autodesk executives in attendance.

The Practical Nursing Program at Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus near Wellsboro has been accepted as a candidate for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. By seeking NLNAC accreditation, the program will undergo a rigorous self-examination and re-evaluation process for the purpose of improving educational quality.

The Plastics Manufacturing Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology has received a contract to help Thomas Howard Associates, Schwenksville, develop a new product for basement finishing.

The noncredit course "Introduction to American Sign Language" will be offered at Pennsylvania College of Technology from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays from Oct. 30 through Nov. 20. The class will meet in the college's Center for Business & Workforce Development, 1127 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.

Grant funding has doubled for a successful pilot program to certify employees in Pennsylvania's plastics industry, allowing Pennsylvania College of Technology's Plastics Manufacturing Center, which administers the program through a special contract agreement with the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corp., to expand the number of companies and employees participating.

Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus has received two grants totaling more than $30,000 to award scholarships to participants in the next class of its Practical Nursing Program, which will begin in January.

The Center for Business & Workforce Development, dedicated Thursday on the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology, continues the college's tradition of responding to employers' needs and preparing students to seek the jobs of tomorrow.

The ninth annual Extrusion Seminar and Hands-On Workshop, hosted by Pennsylvania College of Technology's Plastics Manufacturing Center, was held on the college's main campus July 31-Aug. 2, attracting participants from eight states and Canadian provinces. The seminar was led by Chris Rauwendaal, of Rauwendaal Extrusion Engineering in Auburn, Calif., and Kirk M.