Workforce Development Articles

Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering several noncredit Adobe classes this summer. Introduction to Dreamweaver (June 4 and 11, from 6 to 9 p.m.) – Learn how this web-publishing tool makes it easy to design websites.

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

For those looking to sharpen their computer skills while learning something new, Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering several easy-to-learn computer courses this summer. Microsoft Office courses are taught by qualified instructors at a comfortable pace for all levels of adult learners.

A program for new or prospective team leaders and supervisors will be offered in the coming months by Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Michael A. Forgione has been hired as director for the ShaleNET Eastern Region Hub based at Pennsylvania College of Technology. ShaleNET is a federally funded consortium initiative that develops and standardizes credit and noncredit education and training programs to serve high-demand occupations in the oil and natural gas industry. Last fall, Penn College was awarded a $15 million U.S.

Steven V. Nickell has been named director of the Shale Training & Education Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology. ShaleTEC, a collaboration between Penn College and Penn State Extension, serves as a central resource for the workforce-development and education needs of the community and the oil and natural gas industry. Steven V.

State Sen.Dominic Pileggi, who toured Pennsylvania College of Technology in May 2010, is welcomed back by President Davie Jane Gilmour. State Sens. Pileggi and Gene Yaw (at podium) announce legislation to boost gas distribution beyond levels indicated on the accompanying map. The majority leader (second from left) tours ETEC with, from left, David C.

Tom Gregory, Pennsylvania College of Technology's associate vice president for instruction, at podium, and Tom Murphy, center, Penn State Extension educator and co-director of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research, welcome visitors Friday.

PCToday continues its regular feature: welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. Michael A. Forgione, full-time temporary Director, ShaleNET U.S. Regional Hub, Workforce Development & Continuing Education, effective March 19 Russell L.

Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology, in conjunction with Voice Coaches, is offering a class on Making Money With Your Voice. The noncredit course will be offered from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on April 1; the cost is $35. People from all walks of life are turning to voice acting for supplemental or retirement income – or as a full-time career.