Workforce Development Articles

Pennsylvania College of Technology has been awarded a $14.96 million federal grant to lead ShaleNET U.S., a consortium initiative that seeks to develop and implement standardized, “stackable” certificate and associate-degree programs serving high-demand occupational categories in the oil and natural gas and associated supply-chain industries.

Two basic computer classes will be offered in October by Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology. A Beginner’s Guide to Computers and Microsoft Office will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 5 and 12. The class is designed for new computer users to create basic files in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

A noncredit course designed to alleviate people’s intense fear of public speaking will be offered this fall at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s North Campus near Wellsboro.

Individuals with little bookkeeping knowledge can learn the powerful features of QuickBooks 2011, the leading accounting software for small-business owners, in two levels of noncredit instruction at Pennsylvania College of Technology this fall. Participants can learn to effectively create and track accounts, generate invoices, and process payments in Level 1, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m.

Adults age 55 and older who want to learn more about using computers for fun and convenience may enroll in a noncredit course to be offered in October at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s North Campus near Wellsboro. This easy beginners’ class, available through Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College, introduces the computer for enjoyment purposes.

Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology will present the first series in its Operational Leader Program beginning Oct. 18. Operational leaders are responsible for the day-to-day operation of a function within an organization, as well as helping to develop, communicate and implement strategic plans within their specific function.

For companies looking to sharpen their employees’ skills in theoretical project management or basic finance, Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering two series of noncredit courses. Classes will be held at the Center for Business & Workforce Development on the college’s main campus in Williamsport.

High-performing individuals are often tapped for leadership roles with little or no training in effective leadership. A program offered by Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology assists individuals in launching their leadership careers and facilitates leadership teams by presenting common approaches to issues leaders may face.

For those ready to take themselves – or their businesses – to the next level, Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering a wide array of noncredit business and management courses this fall. The courses are presented by Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College and are held at the Center for Business & Workforce Development on the college’s main campus in Williamsport.

Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology will present the first series in its Team Leader/Supervisor program beginning Sept. 19. Leaders must master the competencies required to drive an organization to achieve competitive advantage. The noncredit program assists team leaders/supervisors to effectively employ each skill in a business environment.