"With JENA Engineering partnering with Pennsylvania College of Technology, we are excited for the future of our business and the potential employees we could hire in the years to come."
Industry
JENA Engineering, Corporation
- Architecture & Sustainable Design
- Construction Management
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
JENA Engineering, Corporation is a small family owned and operated business that opened in 1990. We specialize in structural design, civil engineering, sustainable architectural design, and interior design.
Industry Partnerships
Q&A with JENA Engineering
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?
The built industry has been around for many years. We love being able to provide clients with sustainable and affordable solutions.
WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?
Our present missions is to slowly grow the company back to what we once were, but stronger. We believe that to do this, we need hire fresh young mind from Penn College, because of the skills students possess upon graduation.
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
Amanda Zimmerman, our head architectural technician and project manager, is an alumnus of Penn College's architecture program.
WHY DO YOU BELIEVE PENN COLLEGE IS A SOUND INVESTMENT? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR RETURN?
Penn College has shown time and time again that they teach their students necessary skills to go straight into the industry. Our return from Amanda Zimmerman has been that new clientele have been attracted to our business and as a result, we have benefited financially.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI?
The determination, desire to learn, and their knowledge.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
Penn College is an amazing opportunity that will lead you to a great future. With a degree from Penn College, companies across the United States will look at you as more employable.
Industry Connections
Amanda Zimmerman
Head Architectural Technician and Project Manager
Programs
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Make a lasting impact designing all kinds of spaces with industry-leading software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trimble Sketchup, and Adobe Photoshop.
Construction Management
Take the lead in the boardroom and on the job site, running all types of construction projects from small to large.
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Begin with an associate degree that focuses on technical know-how and continue on for your bachelor’s, which pairs technical aspects with design, engineering, and business skills.
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