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      Penn College to host merit badge opportunity for Scouts

      Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Daniel Ravizza, a CNC machining and automation faculty member, demonstrates how to temper a center punch during last year’s Merit Badge College for Scouts. The college is hosting the 2024 event on Feb. 17. Scouts can earn up to three merit badges that day. Credit: Frank T. Kocsis, Penn College. All Rights Reserved.

      WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Pennsylvania College of Technology will share faculty expertise and its high-tech instructional facilities with regional Scouts BSA members during Merit Badge College, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17.

      Scouts can select from 20 merit badges and earn up to three during the event, offered in partnership with the Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America. The council represents Scouts in Clinton, Lycoming, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties.

      Merit Badge College options for the Scouts include digital technology, programming, metalwork, search and rescue, electronics, landscape architecture, plumbing and welding.

      “We are proud to offer Scouts this valuable hands-on opportunity to experience a variety of disciplines,” said Bradley M. Webb, dean of engineering technologies and Merit Badge College coordinator. “They will certainly benefit by learning new skills — and earning merit badges — under the direction of dedicated faculty who have strong industry backgrounds.”

      The registration fee is $50. To register, visit bsa.pct.edu. The registration deadline is Feb. 5.

      Penn College is a national leader in applied technology education. Visit www.pct.edu, email admissions@pct.edu or call toll-free at 800-367-9222.

      Last Updated January 4, 2024

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