Lenape Tech Showcases Business and Education at Expo

Marlaina Montgomery,18, an Allied Health and Sports Medicine student at Lenape Tech showsMelissa Corey, 16, how to properly take blood pressure. “I am not a student here right now, but definitely plan to be one next year,” Corey said. Montgomery has plans following graduation. “I plan to go to the LPN school that Lenape has,” she said. “Clinical is my favorite part of the class. We go to the Armstrong County Health Center and make beds, bathe the patients, and see what help we can give the nurses.”

by David Croyle

Over 250 students, parents, and area residents attended the Third Annual Business, Education, and Technology Expo held last night at Lenape Tech in Ford City.

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“Our goal was to invite local businesses, institutions, technology centers to show off what they do plus showcase our programs,” Adult Education Coordinator Joseph Fullerton said.

In addition to thirty vendors, visitors were able to visit each vocational or technical area to see students showcasing their talent. The Honors Chemistry Department did experiments in 15-minute intervals, showing the public what they have learned. There were Ford vehicles in the Auto Mechanics area and a spokesperson for Ford explained different careers in the auto industry. “It’s not just about working in a garage,” Fullerton remarked.

“A partnership exists between local businesses and Lenape Tech. Students walk in one door, but they are able to leave through many doors,” Fullerton concluded.