At Central Penn College, student success is not defined by a single moment. It is built through hard work, support, and real-world training that prepares graduates for meaningful careers in healthcare. From Dental Assisting to Surgical Technology, students are stepping into careers that are in high demand. These are careers that require skill, compassion, and …
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Chad Rooney, President of Central Penn College’s Alumni Association and a 2003 Criminal Justice graduate, knows how to handle many responsibilities at once. He recently started a new role as Town Manager of Chestertown, Maryland, and celebrated his one-month anniversary just a few weeks later. Even with these milestones, Rooney’s drive to succeed remains strong. …
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Gabrielle Layne ’23, a Business Administration graduate of Central Penn College, has built a successful career helping people understand their finances. Today, she works from home full time as a customer service specialist for Members 1st Federal Credit Union. “I love my job,” Gabrielle said. In her role, she helps members solve problems and better …
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Grace (Wiedman) Frymoyer ’24 spends her days solving problems and helping people live better lives. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, Grace works with patients who face daily challenges. Some are children who are learning how to use scissors, sit still in class, or manage sensory input. Others are adults in rehabilitation who are learning how …
When Molly Peters graduated from Central Penn College in 2024 with a degree in Corporate Communications, she hoped to find a job where she could use her writing and media skills every day. Today, she is doing exactly that. Molly works as a communications specialist for five elected state representatives in the Pennsylvania House of …
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Transitioning from military life to civilian life can be challenging. For Brian Petkash, Central Penn College played a key role in helping him find a new direction. Brian served in the military in Somalia before returning home and taking a job that required him to sit behind a computer all day. The change from an …
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At Central Penn College, faculty in the Physical Therapist Assistant program are seeing firsthand how digital overuse is contributing to a rise in neck pain, back strain, repetitive stress injuries, and posture-related conditions that require professional intervention. Burying our heads in smartphones, laptops, and tablets for hours each day is changing more than how we …
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As one of the emerging leaders in dental education in Pennsylvania, Central Penn College encourages everyone to salute their favorite dental assistant as Dental Assisting Week is celebrated from March 1 to 8. At a time when many families across Pennsylvania are experiencing longer wait times for routine dental care, and in some cases, difficulty …
If you are thinking about becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant, you are looking at a career where you can truly help people. Physical Therapist Assistants, also called PTAs, work with physical therapists to help patients recover from injuries, surgery, illness, and other health conditions. At Central Penn College, students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program …
Students from several business and communication classes at Central Penn College recently stepped outside the classroom and into the corporate world during the inaugural Job Shadow Day hosted by Members 1st Federal Credit Union at its Enola headquarters. A total of 33 students, along with faculty and staff, attended the event, which had been more …
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