EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR RURAL NORTHWEST PA

KEYSTONE COMMUNITY
EDUCATION COUNCIL
 

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Over 250 Instructor - Facilitated Online
Courses from Keystone CEC
 

UPCOMING CLASSES

SAFETY SERIES - CLARION AND OIL CITY

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS:  October 29, 2008
from 8 – Noon at SMI (Structural Modular, Inc.)101 Southern Ave.,  Strattanville, PA. Presenter: Dennis Cralley, Cralley Consulting. Cost: $95.

FORKLIFT – TRAIN THE TRAINER: November 18, 2008 from 8 – Noon at SMI (Structural Modular, Inc.) 101 Southern Ave.,  Strattanville, PA. Presenter: Dennis Cralley, Cralley Consulting. Cost: $95

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY: January 6, 2009 from 8 AM – 4 PM at the Oil Region CareerLink, 255 Elm St., Oil City. Presenter: Dennis Cralley, Cralley Consulting. Cost: $175. (Lunch on own)

ORGANIZING, TRAINING AND CERTIFYING A WORKPLACE SAFETY COMMITTEE: February 10, 2009 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Oil Region CareerLink, 255 Elm St., Oil City. Presenter: Dennis Cralley, Cralley Consulting. Cost: $75/includes lunch.

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Brochure

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.

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 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

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.
 

Classroom Management: Orchestrating a
   Community of Learners® (W) :ED555
 

 

Dates and Times:  Tues/Thurs 4:30-9:00 pm

Jan 27—Feb 26

 

Location: Franklin Indus. & Commercial Dev. Auth.
191 Howard Street; Franklin, PA

Offered for academic credit by: Wilkes University(WEST) 

Instructor: Jim Brinling

(814) 474-4508; jbrinling@plsweb.com

 

When students are empowered to take responsibility for their own learning
experiences, you are freed from constantly dealing with behavioral and
organizational issues. Discover and practice skills for orchestrating classroom life and learning so that instruction flows smoothly, student misbehavior is minimized, and learning potential is maximized. Create an Action Plan of practical strategies to implement immediately in your classroom.

· Structure a positive learning environment.

· Increase student willingness and cooperation.

· Stop misbehavior and prevent it from recurring.

To Register

Toll Free (866) PLS-CLAS

(866-757-2527)

Or register online at: www.plsweb.com

Tuition: $755

(plus a materials fee of $35)

 

All PLS registrations require a mandatory non-refundable $50.00 deposit per
enrollment. Deposits may be transferred to a new course enrollment being
offered in the same semester. All payments will be refunded on  cancelled classes. Classes with enrollment below the minimum will be cancelled
two (2) weeks prior to the start date.

Brochure

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

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