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EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR RURAL NORTHWEST PA


KEYSTONE COMMUNITY
EDUCATION COUNCIL
 

 

 

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Northwest Pennsylvania

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Over 250 Instructor - Facilitated Online
Courses from Keystone CEC
SUMMER 2008 Catalog

 


UPCOMING CLASSES

Basic Electronics Certificate

Venango Vision Regional
Leadership Institute

Small Business Jump Start

Business Etiquette and Networking

Program Evaluation for Public and
Nonprofit Agencies Certificate Program


Effectively Dealing with  Employment &
Compensation Issues

NHLA Lumber Inspection School - Oil City

Teaching Through Learning Channels

Venango and Clarion
Professional Skills Development Series


REGISTER

 

 
GIS - ArcView 9.2


An ArcView 9.2 class is scheduled for September 25-26 from 9 a.m. – 4 at the NW Commission office - 395 Seneca Street, Oil City. the class is being presented  by Penn State University.The cost of the class depends on how many register but would be no more than $375.  The NW Commission will be paying half the registration fee for any of their partners (local/county government).

More INFO

To register for the class, please call the NW Commission at 814.677.4800.

 

 

Basic Electronics Certificate - Online
The Basic Electronics program is designed to provide job skills required to meet the needs of electronics and manufacturing companies and provides a path toward the completion of an associate's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. Working in conjunction with the Keystone Community Education Committee, the Community College of Allegheny County is offering a certificate in Basic Electronics for individuals residing in the northwestern region of Pennsylvania. For those students who wish to further their education, program courses will apply towards the completion of a bachelor's degree at a four-year institution.

For more information

 

Venango Vision Regional
Leadership Institute

Now recruiting for the 2008-2009 class beginning September 2008


Program Overview . . .

The program is a eight-month course  that focuses on bringing three generations together: current, emerging, and future leaders. Participants will attend half-day  and full-day seminar sessions. Participation fees are as follows:

Youth: $150
Adult (post-high school): $850
Venango County adult residents may apply for scholarships up to $425.

Brochure
Application Form

 


An Exciting Program for Entrepreneurs!

?  Do you dream of starting a business, but not sure where to  start?

?  Are you a small business trying to take it to the next level?

?  Are you looking to increase your income?

 

Register now for the Fall 2008 session!

 

For more information - Brochure

 
 
 
Business Etiquette and Networking
Brochure

Wednesday, August 13th from 9 AM —Noon
Montgomery Hall, Venango Campus
Presenter: Rick Capozzi, The Capozzi Group

Business Etiquette and Networking is part of the Clarion and Venango
County Professional Skills Development Series
 
Rick Capozzi’s teaching style of
“learning with laughter” guarantees attendees of
walking away feeling good about their new practical techniques.
 
It is increasingly clear that our behaviors, both at work and at
home, mean something to others around us. Our appearance,
what we say, how tactful we are, how we build relationships are all
critically important. Whether or not we think it’s unfair, people
make character judgments about our abilities based on how we
handle social situations. This practical seminar will impart the etiquette
guidelines you need to know. This program, which prepares
for success in the workplace and in life, will help you to:
• Know and follow “the rules” of business etiquette
• Determine when it’s OK to break the rules and when it’s
important to use professional manners
• Free yourself from doubt and anxiety about the impression
that you’re making on others
• Put yourself in control of virtually every social situation
Topics—
• Professional image standards
• Developing rapport, making introductions, using proper
greetings, how to use names/titles
• Dining etiquette—“which fork do I use?”
• Demonstrating common courtesies and good manners
• Networking with results

REGISTER by calling the Keystone CEC

at 814.226.0626

 

Program Evaluation for Public and
Nonprofit Agencies Certificate Program

 August 8th , 2008 - September 11th, 2009

Venango Campus of Clarion University - Oil City, PA

Cost: $675 for all sessions*(Assures seating for all sessions)

Individual sessions can be attended at the rate of
$65/Full day or $35/Half day (Seating is limited—enroll early.)

*Scholarships may be available

 


In this era of accountability, it is increasingly important that programs, projects, and development efforts contain an evaluation element.  A well-designed and implemented evaluation can be used to assess effectiveness, shape program implementation, and sharpen the vision for an end product.  This Program Evaluation for Public and Non-Profit Agencies certificate program is a professional development course of study designed for professionals in fields that involve program evaluation, such as social work, public policy, public health, non-profit management, education, and business. 

This Certification Program will prepare public and non-profit agencies, workforce development professionals and educators with the philosophies, components, and skills needed for effective evaluation, including:

* Basic principles of program evaluation

* Outcome/impact assessment
* Working effectively with stakeholders

* Cost-benefit & cost-effectiveness analyses

* Program evaluation standards & ethics
*
Computer skills for effectively     administering program evaluation

 

Professionals completing the 80-hour certificate program will receive 8 Continuing Education Units through the Division of Continuing Education at Clarion University–Venango Campus. 

 

Participants should plan to bring an evaluation project of their choice to the program to provide a context that makes the content of the program meaningful and enhances the relevance of the learning experience.

 

Brochure of Program

 

NHLA Lumber Inspection School
from Memphis is coming to Oil City!

Venango Technology Center
June 2 - Aug. 8, 2008


The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) is a nonprofit trade association composed of more than 1600 member companies that produce, sell and use hardwood lumber, or provide services to the hardwood industry. The Association was founded in 1898 to establish a uniform system of Grading Rules for the measurement and inspection of hardwood lumber. The Association still functions as the administrator and keeper of these Rules.

 

In 1948, the Association established a vocational training school in Memphis to teach the Rules and application of the NHLA grading system, and help fill an increasing demand for skilled lumber inspectors. Since that time, more than 6,700 students have graduated from the Inspection Program. The Summer 2008 Class will mark the first year the Inspection School will take place at Venango Technology Center in Oil City, PA.

 

The Inspection School is the only school of its kind in the world and students from throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, South America and Asia have attended. As testimony to the value of the Inspection School, many graduates are now in ownership or management positions in the industry and are sending their children and employees to complete the course.

For More Information
 

 

 

Effectively Dealing with
Employment &
Compensation Issues

 

Tuesday June 10th , 2008

8:30 AM—1:00 PM

Cross Creek Resort

Titusville, PA

Cost: $25/person (included lunch) 

Do you deal with Employment &
Compensation Issues?

Then you can’t afford to miss this
important seminar!

Mark T. Wassell, Esq. and Michael A. Fetzner, Esq. attorneys from the Labor & Employment Group Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C.  will  share  their expertise on—

· Disciplining and Discharging
Employees: How to do it Right

· Managing Workers’
compensation claims, and

· Unemployment Compensation Claims: Winning at the Referee’s Hearing.

There will also be a brief overview of the kinds of services the Pennsylvania CareerLinks offer.

The seminar will end with lunch and the opportunity to network with other area business people.

This program is being presented by
the Keystone Community Education Council
in cooperation with the NW Pennsylvania CareerLinks

For more information/Download PDF Brochure

 

 

For more information

To register: Call 814-226-0626


Clarion and Venango Professional Skills Development Series

This 24-Hour Certificate Program gives you the opportunity to develop or enhance the professional skills you need to succeed in the workplace.

Sessions meet on the second Wednesday of the month, 9-11 a.m. from March 12, 2008 – February 13, 2009. Session locations will alternate between Frame Hall at Venango Campus, Clarion University and SMI (Structural Modules, Inc) in Clarion.
 

 


Teaching Through Learning Channels:GEDU694


Jun 23 — Jun 27, 2008; M-F from 8AM - 5PM
$755 (includes $25 material fee)
This college requires a ONE-TIME registration fee of $25

Location: Franklin Indus. & Commercial Dev. Auth.
191 Howard Street
Franklin, PA
Accredited by: Gannon University
 Instructor: Pat Larson
Graduate Credit: 3 semester hours or 4.5 quarter hours

Brochure

To register: call 866-757-2527 or visit
http://www.plsweb.com/graduate_courses/full_course_listing/on-site/ttlc/index.html

 


The SHRM Learning
System Program

When: Scheduled after 10 registrations
Location: Penn Dot Building, 255 Elm St. Oil City, PA
Program Fee:
$925 SHRM Members / $1025 Non-Members
(includes Learning System)


The SHRM Learning System Course, offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), is designed to provide an overview of key areas in human resource management. Materials include six modules that correspond to the six functional areas, responsibilities, and associated knowledge as defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

The course provides a solid foundation for managing the HR challenges you face in today’s demanding work environment. It supplies a current reference of HR practices, broadens the perspective of functional specialists and strengthens individual competencies and productivity. In addition to being an excellent professional development opportunity, the Learning System is a powerful tool to assist you in preparing for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification exams administered by HRCI.

For registration information, please contact:
Slippery Rock University Office of Workforce & Community Education
Phone: (724) 738-1601
E-mail: workforce@sru.edu

Brochure PDF
 

 

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