PennTAP supported student intern helps PA mining company accelerate industrial and environmental sampling

In spring 2023, PennTAP technical advisors re-engaged past clients to identify opportunities for students to support businesses for out-of-classroom, hands-on learning opportunities. One company who was eager to get student support was US Silica Mapleton Depot, an industrial sand mining company. PennTAP was able to help them with the registering and posting of the position, as well as, outreach to key university contacts. The position was soon filled by Ben Feidler, now a senior in the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, majoring in environmental systems engineering.

Interested in joining our team? Applications are now open.

We are looking for an Associate Director of Operations at our University Park, PA location.

If you have a passion for driving manufacturing success and advancing economic development in PA, we would love to hear from you!

WesBanco Small Business Resources Event

Be sure to stop by the event and chat with our advisors to learn how PennTAP can help your business.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Date: Nov. 1

Time: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Location: Canonsburg, PA

Southwest PA Energy Efficiency Roundtable

If you are in Southwest, PA, don't miss this energy efficiency roundtable that will focus on benefits of HVAC equipment upgrades and related funding opportunities.

Date: Nov. 2

Time: 8:00 AM to Noon

Location: Monroeville, PA

Fostering an Innovative Mindset for Manufacturers Webinar

Join us during Penn State Global Entrepreneurship Week to explore the power of design thinking tools and discover how they can ignite an innovative mindset for manufacturers.

Date: Nov. 16

Time: 11AM to Noon

Location: Virtual

Penn State Learning Factory accepting project applications

If your business could use an extra set of engineering hands, Learning Factory can help. Penn State engineering students gain hands-on experience through industry-sponsored and client-based capstone design projects.

To find out if you qualify for PennTAP funding support, contact our team at penntap@psu.edu.

Project submissions are due Dec. 5.

Schedule a PennTAP Energy and Operational Assessment

Are you interested in reducing your company's energy and operating costs? A PennTAP energy and operational assessment conducted by one of our experienced advisors at your manufacturing facility can be the first step you are looking for.

Our advisors will evaluate your site and provide recommendations and calculations to assist with grant applications and guide you on your path to sustainability.

• OriginLabs, State College's newest prototyping and fabrication space, is offering workshops in the areas of automation and collaborative robotics, additive manufacturing, and laser scanning

• Live2Lead, in partnership with PennWest Clarion SBDC, is offering a one-day, in-person HR/Managing Employees, Managing a Business event Oct. 26 in Clarion, PA

• Attend Penn State’s marquee event for the manufacturing and materials research community, "Materials Day", on Oct. 26-27



• 2023 Sustainable Pennsylvania Annual Conference is taking place Nov. 1-3 in Gettysburg, PA

A History of Helping Pennsylvania Businesses

Photo: Advocate of the Year Award is presented to Dr. H. Leroy Marlow, right, director of the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP), by Raymond N. Becki, assistant director of the U. S. Small Business Administration's Pittsburgh office. Learn more about our history.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Our commitment to these goals is evident in the work we do. Learn more about our commitment.