Image: Avail Technologies State College-based Avail Technologies focused on employees as much as customers in order to thrive in 2020 Last spring, Avail Technologies planned a virtual virtual pinewood derby for its team. It wasn’t something the State College-based technology company typically does, but then again, 2020 wasn’t a typical year. “With the pandemic shutting […]

Image: Fabbaloo Happy Valley may be Industry 4.0’s premier destination, but that’s not the only appeal. The region is rich in opportunities for entrepreneurs and an ecosystem that supports innovation. It also has a unique quality of life, with gorgeous natural surroundings and a vibrant cultural scene that makes it an ideal region to discover […]

Photo: Fauxels (Pexels) When it came to attracting your top talent, what made your company stand out among a sea of tech and industry leaders? Your “secret sauce” might just help prevent a talent shortage of 85 million people. It’s no secret that Happy Valley is the best place to work and play — at […]

Hear from one student who landed a highly-coveted Silicon Valley job after getting the experience he needed from Happy Valley — all remotely This fall, students around the world debated whether to attend classes in a brick-and-mortar institution or take classes virtually. For one group of learners, the decision was easy: enroll in a school […]

In this issue’s feature on Minitab, you heard how the company invests in recruiting and retaining the best employees. Last week’s issue featured two recent Penn State engineering grads who shared how they landed their dream careers in a dream location: Happy Valley. Now, we want to hear from you. Take our 5-question Talent Survey […]

There’s certainly no shortage of world-class tech firms in Happy Valley — but what about the tech talent? While companies such as AccuWeather and Minitab pull talent from competing locales like Silicon Valley, they and many other Happy Valley companies find that the area offers a wealth of talent all on its own. This reality […]