Excitement and drama once again filled Hiller Auditorium at Penn State DuBois on March 6 for the 35th annual Senior Scholastic Challenge. Students from six high schools in the region came to the campus to test their knowledge against other students and to see which school would take the top spot at the end of the evening.
The North Central Pennsylvania LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois has launched an initiative aimed at preparing high school seniors for careers in advanced manufacturing and technology. The Industry 4.0 Academy, designed as a hands-on learning experience, introduces students to cutting-edge concepts such as robotics, automation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Young minds from around the region gathered in the Hiller Auditorium at Penn State DuBois on Feb. 20 for the 26th annual junior scholastic challenge. Middle school students from five schools came together to test their knowledge in numerous subjects.
High school students from the region recently gathered at Penn State DuBois to participate in Discover Engineering Day, an event designed to introduce them to the vast opportunities available within the engineering field.
Four local high school graduates recently completed a comprehensive Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training program at Penn State DuBois, preparing them for in-demand careers in manufacturing.
The North Central Pennsylvania (NCPA) LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois marked a year of significant achievements in 2023-24 by fostering regional industry growth and workforce development. A key highlight of the year was the LaunchBox’s pivotal role in the North Central Pressed Materials Strategy Development Consortium, an initiative aimed at advancing the pressed material industry in central Pennsylvania.
Continuing and Community Education at Penn State DuBois is preparing to offer both introduction and advanced American Sign Language in the fall. Registration is now open for both courses.
The Penn State DuBois men’s basketball team, working with Continuing and Community Education at Penn State DuBois, will host a basketball summer clinic on Aug. 5 and 6 at the PAW Center gymnasium.
A Sustainability Program Coordinator Certificate being offered as a new statewide training program at Penn State DuBois is aimed to help businesses in all industries be prepared for new climate-related reporting and disclosers.
