L.I.G.H.T. - Learning Institute for the Growth of High Technology
Learning Institute for Growth of High Technology (L.I.G.H.T.)

The Learning Institute for the Growth of High Technology or L.I.G.H.T., is a 17,000 square foot industrial training center located on the main campus of Penn United Technologies in Western Pennsylvania.  L.I.G.H.T.’s main mission is assess, design, develop and deliver quality training programs to meet the needs of our employees. Inside the Learning Institute are three classrooms and six laboratories equipped with the most up-to-date manufacturing machinery and state-of-the-art equipment to help us achieve our training objectives. 

Customer Industrial Training
L.I.G.H.T. also offers training to our customers and other industries through its roster of 42 courses and its growing selection of metalworking seminars and workshops. In cases, where the standard program or course is not specifically what the customer desires, we customize the training to meet the customer’s needs. This training gives customers the knowledge and skills to achieve optimal results in precision metal manufacturing.

Employee Industrial Training
Penn United Technologies and L.I.G.H.T. are dedicated to providing world-class industrial training to meet our customers’ needs. That’s why Penn United makes a significant investment in training for employees in our precision tool and die operation.

Most of the training that is conducted at L.I.G.H.T. is done in support of its 5 apprenticeship programs approved by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Apprenticeship Training (BAT) and three inter-company programs:

Internal Programs

  • Plating Technician

1 year
  • Carbide Finish Grinder

1.5 years
  • Carbide Preformer

1 year

BAT Approved

  • Toolmaker

5 years
  • Precision Grinder

4 years
  • Precision Machinist
4 years
  • Press Technician
2 years
  • Quality Assurance Technician
2 years

To contact a L.I.G.H.T. representative, please call (724) 352-1507, or contact us online.

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