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At CPI, we think that every parent and student CPI Earns Leadership Award
should be aware of the opportunities available
through career and technical education. This Pictured here are Lee Burket, Department of Education, James
issue of our newsletter features parents and their Ruffalo, Case Construction Equipment, Marianne Hazel,
CPI students. Parents from four families share Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
their experiences and that of their students. You (CPI), Keith Grimes, Groff Tractor and Equipment Inc., and
will find that these parents make a compelling Andy King, CPI, who made a presentation on their global
case regarding the programs, faculty and partnership at the Pennsylvania Workforce Development
administrative support, and quality of their Association’s 32nd Annual Employment, Training, and
students’ experiences at CPI. Education Conference. During the presentation, the team
The 2016-2017 school year is already halfway described the history and development of the partnership, as
over and we have again chosen to use the well as the benefits to CPI, Groff, Case, and most importantly,
newsletter to highlight the accomplishments and students. CPI was also awarded the 2016 Pennsylvania
successes of our students, share select happenings Department of Education’s prestigious Education Workforce
at CPI, and introduce our new faculty and staff. Leadership Award in recognition of this partnership.
As you will see, we are having a great school year!
Looking ahead to the 2017-2018 school year, if LAC Members Enjoy Lunch Meeting
you are the parent of an 8th or 9th grader who
participated in Career Days, I encourage you to Every school year CPI administration convenes two
talk about your student’s day at CPI with them. meetings of the schoolwide Local Advisory Committee
Of the nearly 500 students spending the day with (LAC) to solicit input from students, parents, local
us, eight-two percent (82%) responded that they business and industry representatives, and elected officials
had a somewhat favorable or highly favorable on program offerings, labor market demands, and skillsets
impression of CPI. needed in the workplace. As part of the meeting, LAC
As reminders, the CPI Spring Open House is members are served a working lunch prepared by students
scheduled for Thursday, March 2 from 4:00 – in CPI’s Culinary Arts program. Pictured here are Margie
7:00 PM. Families and the public are welcome Eby, Charlotte Harris, Ken Hassinger, Pat Knoblock,
to attend and learn first-hand about CPI’s Dave Dix, Doreen Koleno, Sue Hannegan, and Marcie
career-technical education programs. Also, we Lynch Asseta.
are now accepting applications for enrollment in
our fall post-secondary education programs. The
number of openings is limited and I encourage
you to contact the post-secondary education
office soon. Post-secondary student financial aid
is available to those who qualify.
Thank you for the opportunity to work with
your students. I pledge that we will do our best
to make every student successful. If you have any
questions or something to share to help us do
even better, please email me at [email protected].
I hope you enjoy this issue of the newsletter. All of
us at CPI take great pride in the accomplishments
and successes of our students.
Dr. Richard C. Makin, President

Students PARTICIPATE IN Day of Caring

Several CPI students spent the Day of Caring at the
Centre County Library Pennsylvania Room and Historical
Museum in Bellefonte. The students archived newspapers,
rearranged storage areas, and assisted as needed with
various other tasks. Pictured here are MaryAnn Volders,
Vice-President of Secondary Education, Justine Bressler
(Grade 11-Penns Valley), Makayla Tice (Grade 12-Penns
Valley), Josh Cole (Grade 12-Penns Valley), Zach McMaster
(Grade 10-Bellefonte), Ashley Butts (Grade 10-Bellefonte),
and Robbin Zirkle, Information Services Librarian. Also
participating in the activity but not pictured is Christopher
Shultz (Grade 12-Bald Eagle.)

Culinary Teams with Local Rotary

It was “all hands on deck” on the afternoon of the annual
Pleasant Gap Rotary Club Christmas Dinner. Each year the
Rotary partners with CPI’s Culinary Arts program to provide
guests with a no-charge evening Christmas dinner on the
first Thursday of December. Pictured here are Pleasant Gap
Rotary Club members working with students in the Culinary
Arts program on turkeys and hams for the dinner. Donations
from businesses and individuals in Pleasant Gap and the
surrounding area make the dinner possible.

SUPPORTING St. Jude’s

Pictured in their Breast Cancer Awareness tee shirts are the
afternoon students from CPI’s Cosmetology program, along
with instructor Linda Heverly-Ferenchick. During the last
week of October, the tee shirts, baked goods, and hot dogs
were sold by the program raising $1412.05. All of the proceeds
from the fundraiser were donated to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital to help fight pediatric cancer and other
childhood diseases.

Fundraising for the Food Bank

The Information Technology/Cisco class, under direction of
Alan Capparelle, held a bake sale and food drive. Proceeds
were donated to the Faith Centre Food Bank in Bellefonte.
All students participated and many donated baked goods
made by themselves or a family member. In total, the program
raised $165 and gathered eight grocery bags of non-perishable
food. Pictured here are three members of the morning CPI
program managing the bake sale. From left to right: Seth
Foster, Nicholas Turner, and Lakhota Heverly.

CPI’S STRENGTH ... The Shultz Family

PARENTS Denise Shultz has been nothing but pleased with the
opportunities CPI has provided her son Christopher.
SCUAPRPEORETRIN&G They both agree that CPI has put him in contact with
people and experiences he otherwise would not have
TECHNICAL*PHOTO#1 had. For instance, as Christopher was competing in
SkillsUSA where he took first place in photography
EDUCATION! the past two years, he met a representative from The
Academy for Media Production (AMP) who wanted
The location has remained the same, but the Christopher to bring his talents to their school so
campus has changed and so has its name. The much that they offered him a scholarship. Denise
Centre County Vocational-Technical School said, “If it weren’t for CPI he wouldn’t have that
or “Tech” as the locals used to call it, was opportunity or even know about AMP.”
renamed in 1998 and since has been known as When asked if CPI was a good fit for her son,
The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science without hesitation Denise began explaining the
and Technology (CPI). various reasons why it was. Among other things,
she listed the places he has travelled, the friends he
Just as CPI has transformed over the years to meet has made, the atmosphere in the building and the
the needs of the local workforce and industries, it understanding and knowledgeable staff. “Christopher
has also helped to transform many young adults’ felt comfortable with CPI from the start.” She said
lives, along with some older ones as well. Some “Being a teen is an awkward time for most kids and
students have arrived unsure of their direction, trying to fit in and make new friends in a different
while others had a clear vision about their career environment can be trying. There were no issues like
choices. Regardless, CPI has been a place that has that with him at CPI. He’s always felt welcomed and
helped numerous people not only find themselves appreciated for his differences.” She explained how
along the way, but has also helped them develop her son chose the Advertising and Commercial Arts
skills for a successful future. program and did not realize he and his classmates
would have so many similarities, which made the
decision to attend CPI an easy transition. Having
the comfort to show his true colors has helped to
propel Christopher into a confident young man.
Surrounding himself with like-minded people
with similar goals has also helped to solidify his
goals moving forward.

Aside from the social aspect of CPI, Christopher said year. She is currently a junior who first thought
he chose CPI because he felt the education would cosmetology would be her future, then realized she
put him ahead of others in his field. It seems he is wanted to get into the nursing field. Her mother has
correct as he is already thriving as a photographer and been in the medical field for over 20 years and knows
is putting his skills and education to good use. He the medical field is very reliable. After some discussion,
has taken photographs for the Central Pennsylvania Cirstynn entered the Medical Sciences program and
has been there since. She now knows she wants to
Like-minded“SHARINGACLASSROOM WITH become a registered nurse and is exploring her post-
secondary options.
pCeAopRleEPUERRSUIGNGOsAimiLlaSr When asked about the decision to enroll their
children at CPI, the Comlys had no difficulty in
HELPS STUDENTS STAY FOCUSED!” supporting their children. “I believe every child
should attend CPI. Our school provides the education
Region Sports Car Club of America events, weddings, at no cost for our students, it allows them to interact
birthday parties, and has had a booth at the Bellefonte with others outside their school, and allows them
Craft Fair. Recently Christopher was invited to take to experience what life may be like after school,”
pictures during a benefit for Hero Fund America, said Melissa. As a mother of athletes, Melissa also
an organization that honors first responders across appreciates her children’s ability to participate in
America. The event, which is car rally, will come to an sports and still be able to attend CPI, noting that their
end at the Ground Zero memorial in New York City. home school provides transportation for them to leave
Upon completion of his coursework in Photography CPI when they need to attend an event. It is clear
and Video Production at AMP, Christopher would Toby and Melissa also contemplated the impact CPI
one day like to travel the world working for National might have on their children as well. They feel CPI
Geographic. A pretty lofty goal for a teenager, yet one allowed their children to focus on a career early and
that doesn’t appear to be out of his reach. After all, he explore their fields of interest. Rather than spending
is well on his way. money on tuition for a post-secondary school and later
finding out they had chosen the wrong career field, the
The Comly Family Comly’s see CPI as an opportunity for their children
to acquire valuable training without the added cost.
As the result of 9th grade visits and discussions Melissa added, “There was no extreme expense to us
that followed, Melissa and Toby Comly have sent and this would allow them to decide if this is what they
two children to CPI and both children seem to be wanted to do in life.”
following paths similar to their parents. Toby attended
CPI for the Heavy Equipment Operations program
where he received top honors in his graduating class
in 1990, and his son Colton is a 2015 graduate of
the same program. Melissa said “Sending Colton to
CPI was an easy choice because he has been around
heavy equipment all of his life and he knew that’s
what he wanted to do.” Both Colton and Toby are
employed at HRI doing what they love and making a
comfortable living.
The Comly’s daughter, Cirstynn did not have things
quite as figured out when she visited CPI her freshmen

The Heverly Family ON A CAREER“CPI OFFERS A ENVIRONMENT TO FOCUS

An administrator at Bald Eagle Area Middle High FIELD WHILE ACTING As A
School, Danielle Heverly is happy with her son’s choice
to attend CPI because it is a place she feels he can STRONG MOTIVATOR
pursue his passion in computers. The mother side of
her is proud too, because she feels he made a decision TO SUCCEED IN ACADEMIC COURSES.”
that was both mature and thoughtful and will
hopefully be an asset to his future. “He truly does love The Heverlys also noticed a difference in Lakhota’s
computers, so the Information Technology program willingness to socialize with others. Normally a shy
just made sense for him.” Lakhota is a sophomore who kid, Lakhota has met students from different schools
struggles in a traditional school setting because, like and has re-established some friendships with others
some students, the topics of importance seem to escape from his home school that he may not have if they
his interest easily. Conflicts with his parents about were not in the same program together. Some of their
focus, organization, quality of work, and seriousness interactions are mainly through social media, yet
about grades on his future were a constant. “He seems they’ve noticed he has expanded his circle of friends.
to be coming into his own at CPI,” said Danielle, “the Danielle remarked, “Kids today don’t interact like we
struggles are still there, but CPI has been good for him. did. For better or worse, it’s the world we live in, but
In my job, I see the value in all academics and want all we’re happy he’s finding his niche.” They both agree
students to succeed including my own. CPI not only that seeing him more interested in attending school
provides a place for him to focus on a career field has been a positive effect of attending CPI. Lakhota is
he enjoys, but it also serves as a strong motivator unsure of his future plans, but now he and his parents
for him to put more effort into his academic course have some meaningful discussions about his options.
work. It also gives him the option to go to college or
right into a career.” The Koleno Family
Many parents like the Heverlys may have had similar
experiences with their children. Gary, Lakhota’s dad Darin and Doreen Koleno have experienced both ends
said, “Some children are simply not wired to work of the continuum concerning their children in school.
through a textbook while getting instruction and On one hand, there is Corby, an honors-level student
assistance from a teacher. I think my son is capable of who is regimented in his approach to school. The
doing that, but it’s just not easy for him. He’s a kid sophomore is also a student in the Precision Machining
who needs something that is more hands-on. Although program at CPI, a program his dad graduated from in
there is theory involved in the CPI classroom setting,
Lakhota also has the opportunity to work with his
hands while learning about computer components.”

1984. Outside of his opportunities to attend a post- GRADUATES
secondary school to pursue a Mechanical Engineering
degree, Corby has aspirations to enter the Lineman MAKING CPI PROUD
Apprentice Program.
On the other hand, there is Quin, their daughter GRADUATE PROMOTED TO RECRUITER
who could not focus in a conventional school setting.
Doreen said she was concerned for her daughter’s future Gary Johnson, a recent graduate of CPI’s new
after high school and was certain college would not CDL “A” Extended Program and current Driver/
be an option. For a while, it appeared as though CPI Recruiter for TransAm Trucking, returned to recruit
wasn’t going to be an option either. After a successful students from his alma mater. Johnson graduated
beginning to her CPI career, a sequence of untimely from CPI’s CDL A Program in September 2016 and
events occurred and Quin was left wondering if she shortly thereafter accepted a job as a Driver with
had a place at CPI. She had discussed finishing her TransAm Trucking. Having quickly demonstrated
senior year at her home school instead of attending his capabilities, Gary was given the additional
CPI. After a call from Doreen to MaryAnn Volders, responsibility of Driver/Recruiter. Pictured above
CPI Director of Secondary Education, things would is CPI’s Lead CDL Instructor Dave Priester (left)
change. Quin met with Mrs. Volders who had arranged and Gary Johnson (right) with his 2016 Automatic
a meeting with a few teachers. Ultimately, Quin struck TransAm tractor and trailer.
a chord with Heavy Equipment Operations instructor
Mike Holtzinger and the rest is history. RETURNING TO HELP
After one year in the program, Quin took the
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute CPI faculty keep in touch with and mentor their
(NOCTI) exam and also tested for an apprenticeship students well after their graduation from the school.
into the International Union of Operating Engineers In turn, CPI graduates often support their alma mater
(IUOE). She did very well on both exams, as she in many ways. Pictured above are Mike Holtzinger,
achieved an “Advanced” score on the NOCTI, the Heavy Equipment Operations instructor, and 2016
highest rating for that exam and is now in her third graduate MaKenzie Witmer, currently enrolled
year as an apprentice for the IUOE. Calling CPI in the Heavy Equipment Operations program at
a “huge blessing,” Doreen says she owes the school, Penn College. Witmer volunteered her time at the
Mrs. Volders, and Mr. Holtzinger a debt of gratitude. Careers on Wheels event in early fall.
Without their involvement and ability to guide Quin
in the right direction, the outcome may not have been
as successful.
Doreen also understands there is a stigma attached
to career and technical education and would like
others to understand that children like her son
should not be directed away from CPI because they
are academically successful. Rather it is a place
to enhance education and give students greater
opportunities. In the back drop of this story is Corby
who may draw less attention because he seems to
be following his path to success and may need little
intervention, yet there are plenty of students like
Corby at CPI. In fact CPI’s program areas are filled
with students with differing abilities, goals and paths
to follow. Some will need a point in the right direction
while others may need a monumental shift.

CPI can offer one guarantee…
that it will continue to serve as a
compass for all students as they
find themselves along their way.

OAC Members Meet Diesel Technician AND Student Athlete
Many CPI students arrange their schedules
Faculty in both secondary and in order to participate in seasonal sports
postsecondary programs at the Central programs at their respective sending schools.
Pennsylvania Institute of Science and One such student is Anna Lawrence, a
Technology (CPI) recently held their Bellefonte-12th grader in CPI’s Diesel
fall Occupational Advisory Committee Technology program. Anna is shown here
(OAC) meetings. Pictured here are holding a local newspaper article which
members of the Early Childhood featured her and Bellefonte volleyball
Education advisory committee. From teammates in an impressive comeback win.
left are – Roxie Nestlerode, Amy Wible,
Kristine Royer, Early Childhood CPI Students Earning College Credits
Instructor, Erin Gearhart, and Taylor
Rupert, CPI Student. As part of the For the past six years, CPI students have been earning college
meetings, OAC members enjoyed a credits through a partnership with the Pennsylvania College
wonderful variety of appetizers prepared of Technology. The program, Penn College NOW (PC
by the CPI Culinary Arts program. NOW), allows CPI to offer free dual enrollment courses
to students in various programs. Last year, PC NOW saved
CPI Dad Gets Special Guest students and their families over $103,000. Pictured here
are CPI students who recently passed the placement exam
for PC NOW and who have begun courses this fall. Penn
College is one of several post-secondary institutions with
whom CPI has articulation agreements.

MATTERS OF THE HEART

For one Bellefonte 8th grade student, In a clinical exercise, CPI instructor Christine Reid’s
Career Day turned out to be much Medical Science students recently dissected hearts. The
more than learning about and getting cow and deer hearts donated by Mark’s Custom Meats gave
hands-on experience in the 19 career- them the opportunity to explore the size and fat content of
technical education programs at CPI. hearts while identifying their basic structures. Students also
Pictured here is Samantha Fike having located major arteries and veins, the chambers and valves,
lunch in the school cafeteria with her and compared differences in size between the right and left
dad John Fike, instructor in CPI’s ventricles. Pictured here displaying the dissected hearts are
Diesel Technology program. Two (left to right): Madison Jones, Elisa Shadow, Lindsey Emel,
hundred (200) Bellefonte 8th grade and Madison Cox.
students participated in Career Day
activities at CPI.

Fire No Match For EMERGENCY SERVICES Students HERE IF YOU NEED US
Just a reminder, if you need
Dressed in their turnout gear, students from the anything or have any concerns
Emergency Services program approach a car fire with please feel free to stop by and see
instructor Mark Keller at the Centre County Public me. I’m always here to help in
Safety Training Center. During the exercise, students any way that I can and to make
learned about nozzle positioning and control, fire your experience at CPI a safe
science, and hoseline management. This realistic training experience. Remember, if you see
also allows them to become accustomed to their gear and something, say something.
equipment while working around hazardous conditions. Officer Dickey
Through 2024 the emergency services field is expected School Resource Officer
to grow by 24%, which is much faster than the national
average when compared to other occupations. Keystone Guests Visit CPI

Two Special Visitors to CPI CPI recently hosted two special guests from the
Keystone Central School District (KCSD) at the
Pictured here are life-long friends Gert annual Superintendents and Board Presidents’
Aron and Bobby Heinsohn with CPI Christmas luncheon. Pictured here are Kelly
Adult Cosmetology instructor, June Hastings, Superintendent-KCSD, Joellen
Murray. Both gentlemen are from Chappelle, Administrative Assistant to the
Germany and retired Penn State Superintendent, Richard Makin, President-CPI,
faculty members. The two visited, got and Theresa Brickley, Administrative Assistant
haircuts, and enjoyed some spirited to the CPI President.
conversation with the staff at CPI.
PROVING IT’S NOT IMPOSSIBLE
100% PASS RATE IN DENTAL ASSISTING

CPI Dental Assisting Instructor Mindi Tobias’ afternoon Charlotte Martin, a 2016 graduate of CPI’s Advertising
students went six for six on an industry required Dental Arts program has always impressed. She completed three
Assisting National Board Infection Control Certification. years of work in two years, was named the program’s
This exam is comprised of the most up-to-date standards Outstanding Student, and earned a perfect score in
for dental office procedures on management of hazardous the SkillsUSA district Advertising Design competition.
materials and infection control. Pictured, from left to Now she has done something almost unheard of in
right are: Ashley Rockey, Amanda Witmer, Hannah today’s graphic design field. At 19, she has was offered a
Confer, Madison Perry, and Erinn Cavanaugh. Sarah position from a firm in Lancaster as a graphic designer
McClure, who is not pictured also passed the exam. based on her CPI portfolio. Pictured here are Charlotte
and her instructor, Yana Boyd.

Chef Educates GuestS on Meal Preparation

An amuse-bouche is a single, bite-sized hors d’œuvre.
Amuse-bouches are different from appetizers in that
they are not ordered from a menu by patrons, but are
served gratis and according to the chef ’s selection alone
as a treat of the chef. Always the teacher, CPI’s Chef\
Instructor Tim Beckenbaugh explains the concept and
his selection to guests at the annual CPI Christmas
luncheon. Shown here are Leslie Elder, Administrative
Assistant to the Superintendent-Bellefonte ASD, Tammie
Burnaford, Assistant to the Superintendent-Bellefonte
ASD, Jeff Miles, Superintendent-Bald Eagle ASD, Chef
Beckenbaugh-CPI, Claudia Schall, Secretary to the
Superintendent-Bald Eagle ASD, and Tom Letterman,
Board President-Bald Eagle ASD.

WELCOME DR. SAYLOR COSMO STUDENTS TEACH

superintendent of the Bellefonte Area School DISTRICT Each year CPI Cosmetology instructor Linda Heverly-
Ferenchick hosts a “family day” for her students, parents,
The late start on her career has had no impact on her relatives, and family friends. She uses this opportunity to
success and transition upward as a professional. This past introduce herself and overview the Cosmetology program
June, Dr. Michelle Saylor dropped the “interim” label while meeting those who are important in her students’
from her title and was named the Superintendent of the lives. Visitors are also invited to become both clients and
Bellefonte Area School District. Coming into her role, students, while the students become instructors. Before
Saylor sought to gain the trust of her faculty and staff the event, students choose a topic, develop an approved
while keeping the students’ success the top priority. lesson plan, and then deliver a demonstration. Afterward,
The Bloomsburg University graduate went on to Scranton their guests perform the instructed lesson and are then
University for her master’s degree in English, then to provide an evaluation of their work. Heverly-Ferenchick
California University of Pennsylvania for a master’s in stated, “it gives everyone involved a different perspective
education and principal certification, and finally to and hopefully an appreciation on what is required of my
Widner University for her doctorate. Saylor has had many profession.” Pictured here is Samantha Winnett teaching
roles along the way to her current position, the most her mother, Jeri how to give a facial to Tim Wennett, her
important being the mother of three children. While father (face covered).
raising her family and before settling into education, she
held jobs that were labor-intensive and fast-moving and
others that were more technical and required dexterity.
All of which give her an appreciation for those who are
working with her throughout the Bellefonte district.
In the education profession she’s had a similar approach –
explore all facets of all levels and embrace the differences.
In order to make informed decisions and relate to
those with whom she would lead, Dr. Saylor felt it was
important to gain a variety of perspectives. Bellefonte
Board of Education President Rodney Musser expressed
his confidence in Saylor, stating “Michelle’s background
from her youth to her climb through the ranks gives
her an exceptional ability to relate to all of the students
and employees of the Bellefonte area school system.” He
added, “Empathy is an often overused word to describe
understanding of what others are going through but
Michelle’s life experiences do allow her to declare empathy
for others. Her leadership and care for others are most
welcomed.” These qualities and her willingness to be
flexible and learn from all experiences are serving her well
as the leader of her school district.

2017 CPI WELCOMES...

THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017 Nicole St. Clair

joint operating committee (JOC) MEMBERS Practical Nursing Instructor
I am thrilled to be joining CPI as a PN instructor. I look
Henry Yeagley, Chairperson forward to reaching out to the students in our community
and helping shape the nurses of the future. I am thankful
Penns Valley Area School District for this opportunity and am fortunate to be part of such a
wonderful and welcoming school.
Mary Ann Hamilton, Vice-Chairperson
Cortney Baney
Bald Eagle Area School District
Practical Nursing Instructor
Michael Danneker As I’m learning the role of a PN instructor, I’ve realized
that this is more than just any regular job. This is a job that
Bellefonte Area School District motivates me to bring my “A game” every single day because
that’s what our students deserve. I’m really enjoying my
Carl Gaffron time teaching and am looking forward to continuing
to grow here at CPI!
Penns Valley Area School District
Cheniene Leiter
Kim Hearn
CPI Adjunct Instructor
Bellefonte Area School District I am very fortunate to be offered a position within CPI.
The students and faculty are great to work with. I look
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) MEMBERS forward to assisting in the future of CPI and all the
programs they have to offer.
Jeffrey Miles
Temmy Fisher
Superintendent of Record
Superintendent, Bald Eagle Area School District RECEPTIONIST
It’s an exciting time for me to be working with such a great
Brian Griffith CPI team. What great opportunities we have here for our
adults and our next generation. Here at CPI we could
Superintendent, Penns Valley Area School District not accomplish what we do every day without our faculty,
staff, and students. EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY!
Michelle Saylor
Nicole Nau
Superintendent, Bellefonte Area School District
Youth Workforce Specialist
CPI Foundation Members I enjoy being at CPI as the face of Careerlink. I am here
for any questions regarding the job market and to help with
Thomas F. Songer, II Erin Wedlake the initial job searching process. I look forward to working
with any student in need of resume guidance, job
President Treasurer applications, job searches, and cover letter help.

Bill MacMath Matt Nussbaum Terry Miller
Cindy Zimmerman
Vice-President Accounts Payable Clerk
I feel fortunate to be here at CPI. After retiring last year, I
The Central PA Institute of Science and Technology does not discriminate wasn’t sure whether to return to the workforce, but being
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its here is like family. I look forward to each and every day
programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and being with such a caring and supportive team.
other designated youth groups. Inquiries may be directed to the Section
504 Coordinator at the Central PA Institute of Science and Technology,
540 N. Harrison Rd. Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 or 814-359-2793.

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