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For those who have little or no understanding of the Spanish language and want to learn in a fun and relaxed setting, a Spanish for Fun and Conversation class will be offered at Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus near Wellsboro. Classes will be held on Thursdays − from 6:30 to 8 p.m. − Feb. 21 to May 1.

For those wishing to sharpen their computer skills and avoid winter boredom, Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus near Wellsboro will offer several easy-to-learn computer courses beginning in February. The courses are taught by qualified instructors at a comfortable pace for all levels of adult learners. The small, noncredit classes are held from 6 to 9 p.m.

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.