Why would 21 Fortune 500 companies including heavyweights General Electric, PepsiCo, Honeywell International, DuPont, John Deere, Corning and Textron visit a career fair in central Pennsylvania in the midst of economic uncertainty? Because, experts say, even when the economy slows down, skilled, specialized positions can be hard to fill. Employers stay hungry for workforce-ready graduates.
More than 17 years after they first met on campus, a Pennsylvania College of Technology alumni couple will return to the college to celebrate Valentine's weekend, Feb. 11-12.
The field of construction management is explored in the latest video added to Pennsylvania College of Technology's popular YouTube Channel . The nearly five-minute video profiles Corey A. Shank, of Chambersburg, who graduated in May with a bachelor's degree in construction management.
Events for Healthy Weight Week once again drew a crowd interested in trying new forms of fitness and learning more about living a healthy lifestyle. Free Zumba, instructed by Christina "Gigi" Dammer, and YogaFit, led by Erica Lemasters, offered fun and effective ways to relieve stress and burn some extra calories. On Thursday, family and friends gathered to support alumnus Brian R.
Logan T. Richard, a May graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology's ornamental horticulture program, recently learned of his success in the Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist examination. The exam was administered in December by horticulture instructor Carl J.
December 2011 graduates Pennsylvania College of Technology has announced its dean's list for the Fall 2011 semester Cierra L. Aber, Bellefonte, Bachelor of Science, Applied Health Studies: Radiography Concentration Shannon L. Abercrombie, Roaring Branch, Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant Richard E.
Pennsylvania College of Technology presented Brian M. Webster with an Alumni Humanitarian/Citizenship Award during a Winter Commencement ceremony at the Community Arts Center, Williamsport.
A number of local Penn College retirees gathered in the Capitol Eatery on Monday morning, part of a group that regularly reconnects over breakfast on campus. Clockwise from left are Paul and Shirley Schriner, Gail and Phil Landers, Jim and Janice Fox, and Linda and David Dietrick.
Want to help Penn College students dress for success? Faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to consider donations to Career Gear, a collection of professional dress clothes available to students facing interviews with prospective employers. Donors with clothing to share should visit Career Services in Room 202 of the Bush Campus Center or call 570-327-4502.
Nearly 370 students have petitioned to graduate at the conclusion of the Fall 2011 semester at Pennsylvania College of Technology, which will hold a commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in the Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. The student speaker is Molly G.
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