CPI News & Events
Whether you’re an alumnus, a member of the community, or a current student, you don’t want to miss out on the many exciting activities and events taking place at CPI!
Check back to this page frequently to review CPI news, upcoming events, and important updates.
CPI & ABC host job fair
CPI, in partnership with the Associated Builders & Contractors, hosted a mini job fair for students enrolled in the post-secondary Heavy Equipment, CDL, and Diesel Technology Programs.
The job market and employment projections remain strong in the transportation, heavy construction, and more >>>
R.W. Beckett Class
CPI will once again be hosting R.W. Beckett oil burner training for the industry on March 27th, 28th, and 29th in the CPI HVAC lab.
The cost with online enrollment discount is $125. Students can register at R.W. Beckett's website or contact R.W. Beckett at 800-645-2876.
more >>>EE&I Program Receives AM/IST Credential
CPI's Emerging Energy & Infrastructure completed a curriculum and crosswalk audit conducted by the Industrial Maintenance Training Center of PA to determine eligibility for the Advanced Manufacturing / Integrated Systems Technology (AMIST 1) credential. The IMTCPA determined that CPI more >>>
Auto Technology Students Receive Scholarships
Pictured from left to right are Tanner Young and Robert Blesch. Tanner and Robert are both seniors enrolled in CPI’s A more >>>
Adult Precision Machine Program Enrolling for January 2012
CPI's NIMS-accredited Precision Machine Program is now enrolling adult students for a January 2012 start! Emphasis will be on the CNC skills needed for jobs in our local community. Ask us about the many employment opportunities for graduates of this program. Please contact Adult Educat more >>>
Senator Casey visits CPI
Senator Robert Casey visited CPI on September 2nd to tour the workforce development training programs offered by the school. Touting jobs and workforce training, the Senator called CPI's training programs "strong." The Senator completed his tour by taking a test drive on CPI's CDL more >>>
Emerging Energy & Infrastructure Courses To Start This Fall
CPI is rolling out programs in Emerging Energy & Infrastructure (EE&I) starting this fall. EE&I program areas include natural gas/Marcellus, water and wastewater, wind, and solar. Please visit our course catalog page for more >>>
Auto Technology Graduates Recognized on House Floor
Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson recently took time to recognize the importance of career and technical education, and more specifically - the efforts of two recent CPI Automotive Technology graduates - Tricia Reich and Anna Krishak. On June 6th, Congressman Thompson addressed the House more >>>
Dental Student Places 3rd at National Competition
Jessica Price - CPI post-secondary Dental Assistant student, recently placed 3rd in the SkillsUSA national competition held in Kansas City, MO on June 23rd and 24th.
SkillsUSA is an organization consisting of students, teachers and industry partners working together to ensure America has a more >>>
HRI donates triaxle dump truck
Pleasant Gap, PA. HRI, Inc., one of Pennsylvania’s leading heavy construction firms, recently donated a well-ma more >>>
New Heavy Equipment Arriving
CPI is adding to its fleet for its secondary and adult heavy equipment operations programs! In addition to the Case dozer pictured, CPI is adding new backhoes and trackhoes to its expansive list of equipment. Feel free to schedule a visit with us to see the new equipment!
more >>>SkillsUSA Student Competition Results
CPI would like to announce results for the state-level SkillsUSA Competition held on April 6th through the 8th in Hershey, PA. For those not familiar with SkillsUSA, it is Career and Technical Stu more >>>
Marcellus Openings Added
Career Connection, CPI's web-based career placement system for current and former students, is now featuring specific Marcellus and emerging energy related position openings. "With the surge in demand for students with Marcellus-related skill sets, we believe we can better match our more >>>
Plans to Build Transportation Center Move Forward
CPI is moving forward with plans to build a new Transportation Training Center adjacent to the main campus building on Harrison Road. The new training center will house classroom and lab facilities for CPI's Diesel Technology, Heavy Equipment, and Commercial Driving Programs. The center will more >>>
CPI to offer the 2-step PPD
Nurse Aide and Practical Nursing students in need of the 2-step Mantoux PPD test will soon be able to receive their tests directly from CPI. "In-house PPD testing will greatly benefit our students in terms of convenience and cost" stated Todd Taylor, Director of Adult Edu more >>>
CPI Offers Natural Gas Operations Course
CPI is now offering a Natural Gas Plant Operations course through its online partner - Gatlin Education Services. This new training program teaches students to monitor and control the systems and equipment that take gas from its natural state and convert it into a useable product.
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Emerging Energy and Infrastructure Programs Planned
CPI has announced that it is planning the introduction of an Emerging Energy and Infrastructure Training Center to be housed at the main campus. Training offered through the Center will include Hydraulics & Pnuematics, PLCs, Pumping Systems, Welding, Water and Wastewater Certification Program more >>>
HVAC ICE Test Results
The 2010 Industry Competency Exam (ICE) test scores are in for CPI's Adult Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Program (HVAC) - CPI's adult HVAC students beat the national average by 37%!
The national ICE certification exam tests students in core knowledge more >>>
Students Excel at Skills USA Competition
CPI secondary and post-secondary students from several programs competed at the Skills USA state technical skills competition held in Hershey, PA April 14th - 16th. Skills USA is a partnership of teachers, students, and industry working to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
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Auto Tech Instructor Completes Toyota Training
Mr. Doug Stimely, CPI's Automotive Technology Instructor, recently completed Toyota's Advanced Electrical Diagnosis Class held at Toyota University in Maryland. Mr. Stimely was the only Pennsylvania Automotive Technology Instructor to complete Toyota's advanced training program.
CPI Students Team to Win Deck Building Contest
CPI students were invited to compete at the 1st annual deck building contest at the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC) during the March 12th - 14th Home Builders Show. CPI and area contractors were invited to design and build a "show piece deck" for the competition at the Mezzanine entrance of t more >>>
CPI Awarded Equipment Grant
CPI has been awarded fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) through a competitive Equipment Grant application offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Funds from this grant award will go towards hydraulics, pneumatics, fluid power, and electrical trainers.
more >>>CPI SkillsUSA Contestants Advance to State Finals
CPI students had an outstanding showing at the January 2010 Regional SkillsUSA competition in Reynoldsville, PA. Contestants were competing in both the secondary and post-secondary divisions of Skills. SkillsUSA is an organization consisting of students, teachers and industry partners w more >>>
CPI Purchases Trucking Simulator
CPI recently issued a purchase order for a state-of-the-art TranSim IV Simulator for its Transportation Training Center and Commercial Driving Program. The simulator selected is developed and manufactured by MPRI; a world leader is simulator technology. MPRI provides global product more >>>
Bobcat added to Heavy Equipment fleet
Bobcat of State College recently delivered a new S250 Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader to CPI's Heavy Equipment Operations Program. The new Bobcat has a 75 HP Turbo Tier III diesel engine, selectable joysticks, severe duty tires, and a 74" low profile bucket. This skid steer will be utilized by bot more >>>
CPI Included in 2010/2011 Federal Appropriations Bill
The federal 2010 – 2011 omnibus budget package recently passed by the US House of Representatives includes a $250,000 award to CPI for equipment needed to establish an Emerging Energy and Infrastructure Training Program. Fede more >>>
Collision Repair Program Receives Donation
The 3-M Corporation and the industry trade and credentialling organization I-Car recently donated approximately $3,800 worth of equipment and supplies to CPI's Collision Repair Technology Program.
Donated materials included a dynamic mixing system, applicator gun, and 50 cases of autobo more >>>
Practical Nursing Full For January
CPI's January PN full-time program (Lock Haven clinicals) and January PN part-time program (State College and Bellefonte clinicals) are full and no longer accepting students.
Testing and interviewing for the July 2010 Practical Nursing Program will begin in February 2010. Please check b more >>>
New Class B International Added to Fleet
CPI recently received delivery of a late model used International flatbed dump with crew cab. The truck is an automatic transmission CDL Class B vehicle, convertible to CDL Class A with the addition of a 10,001 lb. trailer.
Post-Secondary Dental Assistant Program Receives DANB Approval
CPI's post-secondary Dental Assistant Program has been approved by the Dental Assistant National Board, Inc. (DANB) for its CDA/GC Exam Pilot Pathway study.
Graduates of CPI's 08/09 Dental Assistant Program are now eligible to take DANB's Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) e more >>>
Forklift Purchased for Public Safety Facility
CPI recently purchased a Komatsu forklift for utilization at the Centre County Public Safety Training Center. In addition to benefitting day-to-day operations at the Center, the forklift will be utilized for Forklift Certification training. Funding for the Komatsu forklift was obta more >>>
Trackloader and Backhoe Purchased for HEO Program
CPI added to its fleet of equipment in the Heavy Equipment Operations and Diesel Repair Technology Programs through the purchase of a Liebherr 622 B crawler loader and a Case 580 SM Series 2 backhoe.
The equipment purchases were funded through a 2008/2009 federal grant awarded to more >>>
Confined Space Training
CPI and the Centre County Public Safety Training Center (CCPSTC) are offering Confined Space Training to companies and individuals. The Confined Space Training Program is a 16 hour course with theory provided at CPI and hands-on provided at more >>>
CPI Purchases New Volvo Trucks
CPI recently expanded its fleet of trucks through the purchase of (2) 2006 Volvo VNL670 high-rise sleeper tractors with Cummins engines.
These units will be utilized to support training in both the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and Diesel Repair Technology Progr more >>>
EVOC facility opens
The Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) is now open and available for use at the Centre County Public Safety Training Center (CCPSTC). Besides having a vast area available for drivers training, the facility has an observation area for instructors and students to wa more >>>
Christening of CCPSTC
The Centre County Public Safety Training Center (CCPSTC) held its "first burn" or christening event on 3/29 & 3/30/08. A christening of the building is required to cure the tile for extreme temperatures.
Fifteen of the county's nineteen fire companies participated in this more >>>
Congressman Peterson Delivers $574,780 to CPI
PLEASANT GAP — Congressman John Peterson, R-Pleasantville, presented representatives of the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) with a check Thursday morning for more than $500,000.
Peterson secured $574,780 in federal funding for development of the sch
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