Presented by the Center for Family Business at Penn State-Behrend, this course is designed for business owners who want to leverage data analytics to enhance their financial decision-making. Through practical applications and hands-on learning, participants will gain the skills necessary to analyze key financial data, identify emerging trends, and make data-driven decisions to boost profitability and ensure long-term business success. Topics covered include trend analysis, financial forecasting, cash flow management, cost analysis, and profitability metrics. The class will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 5p-7p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The cost to register is $30. To register through Penn State, please visit https://app.funnelmaker.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=ad27e823129f832bb4383727acc75a97&Event=42 

**After you register, the Center for Family Business will reach out to provide a payment link. 

This seminar details the importance of acquiring as well as the usage of good communication skills within today's job market.  Topics that will be touched upon include the Toastmasters organization, leadership skills and personal growth.  The intended purpose of this course is to help one sidestep past the pitfalls whether post-academia or with personal struggles within character. The free presentation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 5p-6p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Preregistration is required by calling 814-664-9405 or by visiting www.corryhied.org

Owner/Manager Training is offered and required by the PA Liquor Control Board as part of the Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP), which focuses on those individuals most responsible for determining daily operations and policies of the licensed establishment — the owner and manager.  Complete training requirements and licensing information can be found on lcb.pa.gov. This local training session will be offered on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Corry Higher Education Council. All sessions are free and require registration on the PLCB website at https://www.lcb.pa.gov 

Join us in another civic-directed conversation at the Corry Higher Education Council to have a non-partisan, objective discussion highlighting Executive Orders and the current political climate most impacting the nation. Dr. Jeffrey Bloodworth of Gannon University will be objectively answering questions on the meaning and implications of recent executive orders. Ask questions and gain insight into the changing political landscape in a judgement-free, non-partisan space that relies on civics and facts to explain current executive orders as they happen. If you have questions about current executive orders that you would like addressed during the discussion, please email them ahead of time to kdahl@corryhied.org. 

This discussion will take place on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6p at the Corry Hi-Ed, and will be a part of monthly discussions regarding executive orders and the current political climate. This is a free event to attend, but pre-registration is required by calling 814-664-9405 or going online to www.corryhied.org. Future dates will be announced soon!

Jeff Bloodworth is a writer & professor of American political history in the School of Public Service & Global Affairs at Gannon University (Erie, PA). He has published widely on post-1960s liberalism and conservatism. He is currently midway through a biography of Speaker Carl Albert, who presided as Majority Leader during the 1960s and as Speaker during Watergate. Heartland Liberal is under contract with the University of Oklahoma Press.

Certified CPA Jim Embrey of Kersey & Associates, PC in Warren, PA will take your basic knowledge of QuickBooks to the next level in this Level II class. After a brief review of Level I, you will be introduced to the difference between cash versus accrual basis accounting and recognizing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Become proficient at creating invoices, receiving payments, entering, and paying bills and sales tax. (Completion of Level I class is not a prerequisite; basic working knowledge of QuickBooks is required to register for this class.) This one-day course will be offered on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost is $95. Register online at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

Mix and mingle with other entrepreneurs during an Evening for Entrepreneurs at the Corry Higher Education Council. Don't miss your opportunity to talk with other local entrepreneurs. Connect with organizations within the entrepreneurial ecosystem that can assist you on your entrepreneurial journey. This free event will be held on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, from 4p - 6:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. 

*Lite refreshments will be served

This purpose of this workshop is to learn the basics of resume writing. The is an information session only; however, appointments can be scheduled at a later date and time for individual resume assistance. Presented by: PA CareerLink

The free workshop will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 1:30p-2:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405. 

Join us as we dive into the world of wild local spring mushrooms. This class will cover some mycology basics, mushroom hunting safety, a basic overview of local edible species, and the process of identifying unknown species. This class will focus on spring and summer mushrooms. The class will start off at the Corry Hi-Ed for a presentation and discussion. After the presentation, the class will head down to Mead Park to walk around and discuss the best places to look and get a little hands-on experience hunting mushrooms. Foraging will end with an Identification table to look up and verify species that are found. The class will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and the cost to register is $20. The class will start at the Corry Hi-Ed at 4:30p, then attendees will join the instructor at a designated location at Mead Park that will be discussed in class starting around 5:30p. The class will conclude around 6:30p at Mead Park.

*Signed waiver required at the beginning of class.