The Penn State Berks Industry Advisory Council (IAC) acts as the liaison for engineering and engineering technology educational collaborations between Penn State Berks and businesses and industry in the Greater Berks County area. Supporting various engineering and engineering technology programs and activities at Penn State Berks, IAC members provide the college ongoing assessment and input regarding new and existing engineering and engineering technology programs, courses, and delivery methods, including trends and advances in technology.
Benefits of joining the IAC
There are lots of great reasons for you or your business to participate in the IAC, including:
- identifying talent for future employment and internships;
- working with students directly to develop fresh, innovative solutions to industry problems through the Berks Learning Factory;
- business exposure, marketing, and recruitment;
- networking with other industry members; and
- professional development hours.
Be an active part of building talent and ability in the Greater Berks County area. Become a member of the IAC today!
Industry supporters
Penn State Berks proudly partners with a number of industry supporters. From local businesses to international corporations, a wide variety of industries and businesses support our students' learning journeys.
- Actemium
- Aerotek
- Aftan Engineering
- Alcoa
- American Polarizers
- BCS Motion
- Boeing
- Brentwood Industries
- Carpenter Technology Corporation
- CNH
- East Penn East Penn Manufacturing
- Gemini Bakery Equipment
- Glen-Gery
- Harmony Turbines
- IBM
- John Deere
- KTR Associates
- L&H Companies
- Lug-All
- Lutron
- MDI Advantage
- Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP)
- Precision Polymer Products, Inc.
- Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products
- Reading Bakery Systems
- Reading Electric Renewables Energy Group
- Reading Truck Body
- Rigid Lifelines
- RPA Engineering
- SFS Intec
- Solarflux
- Spanco
- Turf Teq
- Verde Mantis, LP
Guest speakers
One of the coolest parts about participating in the Penn State Berks Industry Advisory Council is the ability to speak with students directly and help shape their educational journey. The college cooperates with council members to share and discuss their career paths, industry trends, new technology and more. Past speakers have included:
- Joseph Deane, KTR Associates
Intro to High Voltage Equipment and NFPA 70E - Carl Krause and Ken Johnson, Gemini Bakery Equipment
Gemini Bakery Equipment Company Presentation - Ian Moyer, RPA Engineering
Industrial System Design - John Bonslaver, Carpenter Technology
Carpenter Technology Overview, History, and Engineered Materials Supplier - Chris Moore, Harmony Turbines, Inc.
Developing Next-Generation Small-Scale Residential Wind Turbine Systems - Norbert Maleschitz, East Penn Manufacturing
Future Trends in Vehicle Electrification - Jeremie Albert and Jonathan Gabrys, Boeing
The Boeing Company
To be considered for future guest speaker opportunities, sign up to be a part of our Industry Advisory Council and help shape the future of engineering!