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!
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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 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 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 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 >>>
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 >>>
The automotive technology program at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) in Pleasant Gap, PA has received certification by NATEF and The National In more >>>
Veterans - are you waiting for VA Education Benefits? The Department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for Veteran students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed. Eligible veterans can receive up to a $3,000 advance, which will be recouped from future benefi more >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
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.
Pleasant Gap, PA – CPI is pleased to announce the launch of an online "Praxis I Preparation" c more >>>
For information on limiting the spread of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus, please visit the US Department of Health's Swine Flu link by clicking here.
Want to know one of the best ways to prevent flu exposure to yo more >>>
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 >>>
CPI's Practical Nursing Program has just released its Pharmacology course online. The hybrid program - utilizing Blackboard online and "hands on" lab experience at CPI - is perfect for professionals interested in training on legal implications and quality control measures of the adm more >>>
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 >>>
CPI announces the offering of an 11 month Diesel Technician Program to adult students beginning September 14, 2009.
In addition to training on state-of-the-art diesel equipment, students will have the opportunity to earn a CDL license, a PA State Inspection with Category 3 (Medium to H more >>>
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 >>>
President Obama recently signed the 2009 federal budget; which included $381,000 in direct funding to expand CPI's Dental Assistant Program. The Dental Assistant Program provides training to both high school and adult students. CPI will utilize the federal&n more >>>
Ray Hosterman (BEA) and Mike Marcase (PV) finished 3rd in the 9th annual PAA automotive competition held in Camp Hill, on March 4th. Seventeen (17) teams entered the competition and the top ten writte more >>>
CPI is now accepting applications for the part-time Practical Nursing Program. The part-time PN Program will start in January 2010 and will be offered 2 evenings per week, plus every other Saturday.
Interested students should download an enrollment packet (link below) and contact the more >>>
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 >>>
The R.W. Beckett Corporation will once again be hosting Beckett oil burner training at CPI. The training dates are 4/14 - 4/16.
For more information about the training or how to register, contact Jeffrey Rozga, R.W. Beckett, at 800-645-2876.
more >>>Toyota's T-TEN Program recently donated a 2003 Sienna and a 2007 Camry to CPI's Automotive Technology Program. Toyota T-TEN trains and develops quality technicians by partnering with hundreds of dealerships and schools nationwide. The T-TEN Program combines classroom study with hands-on d more >>>
Thanks to the generous support of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation (PHEF) and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), CPI's 2008/2009 Practical Nursing Program has been awarded $43,230 in scholarship funds to distribute among students enrolled in the 2008 more >>>
CPI is accepting orders for 2008/2009 yearbooks. The cost of a yearbook is $28 and they can be ordered directly from Jostens through the following link:
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 equipment purchases in CPI's Dental Lab.
more >>>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 >>>
Students from CPI’s high school Heavy Equipment Operations Program recently placed first at Penn College’s annual Heavy Equipment Rodeo held at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center. The team from Penn College took second place; Cayuga-Onondaga (N.Y.) Board of Cooperative Educatio more >>>
Due to the large number of projects underway in the Automotive Technology Program, CPI is not accepting any outside automotive work.
Thank you for your interest in CPI.
more >>>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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
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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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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>