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.

Faculty Opening - IT/Cisco Academy

CPI is currently searching for a full-time secondary Cisco instructor. Please see our employment openings for more information about the position opening.    more >>>

Web Enhancements Planned

Soon all of CPI's Adult/Continuing Education courses will be available for online enrollment, registration and secure payment (through our secure servers). CPI's searchable online course catalog will resemble those you are already familiar with - such as amazon.com, sears.com, or others.     more >>>

PN Program Starting in January 2009

CPI’s Practical Nursing Program announces an additional full-time class to start in January 2009.  The clinical experiences for this class will be held at Lock Haven Hospital with theory clas    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 >>>

CPI Awarded $50,000 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 the purchase of a backhoe to support CPI's Heavy Equipment Operations and Diesel T    more >>>

Pharmacy Technician Program Released

Does a varied and lucrative career playing a critical role on a medical team sound rewarding? Now you can get all the training you need to become a pharmacy technician in the     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    more >>>

New Online Graphic Arts Career Certificate Program

Does the idea of working in the creative field of graphic design sound like a dream come true? Now you can get all the training you need to break i    more >>>

CPI Offering Evening Adult Cosmetology

Beginning January 7, 2008 - CPI will be offering evening Cosmetology training for adults. Students can sign up for full cosmetology training (1250 hours), teachers certification training (500 hours), Esthetician (300 hours) or Nail Technician (200 hours) training.

For students who have sta    more >>>

Medical Assistant Program Earns CAAHEP Accreditation

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) recently awarded initial accreditation to CPI's Medical Assistant Program. Accreditation standards are established by CAAHEP and the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Endowment.

As an AAMA-accre    more >>>

Veterinary Assistant Course Released

Do you love animals? Have you dreamed of earning a living by helping to keep animals safe, happy, and healthy? If so, then you'd be well-suited to a career as a Veterinary Assistant.

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CPI Auto Technology Instructor Wins National Competition

CPI Auto Technology Instructor (Doug Stimely) was part of a team that recently won a national Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) competition held in Dearborn, Michigan. The competition involved both written and hands-on automotive components. Mr. Stimely was teamed with in    more >>>

CPI HEO Instructor wins local rodeo contest

Mike Holtzinger - Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor - recently placed 1st in the Case Rodeo Series event held at CPI on 4/28. The Rodeo event is part of a year-long series of loader/backhoe competitions held by Case dealers throughout North America. Groff Tractor & Equipment is     more >>>

CPI Heavy Equipment Class Wins Competition

On March 24, 2007, the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) Program placed first at the Penn College Rodeo held in Williamsport, PA.  CPI HEO students compete    more >>>

Evening and Weekend CDL Training

For interested students who are unable to attend daytime training hours, CPI now offers evening and weekend commercial drivers license (CDL) training in Class A (tractor trailer) Class B, or passenger bus. Classes form monthly, so it is easy to get started. Contact Adult Education for more informati    more >>>

Zimmerman Truck Lines donates a 2nd truck to CPI.

Juniata County-based Zimmerman Truck Lines recently donated a second 2000 International Eagle power unit (truck) to the Cen    more >>>




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