Presented by Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) - Eliminating Wastes at the Source: 8Wastes and Gemba.

Our 8 Wastes and Gemba Training equips supervisors, leads, managers, and improvement teams with practical skills to identify inefficiencies at the source, improve workflow, and strengthen the value delivered to customers. Participants learn how to observe work with purpose, uncover hidden waste, and connect daily process improvement efforts directly to quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

This is more than a lean basics training. Learn how to use these lean practices to optimize processes and walk away with practical tools to transform your operations and achieve sustainable success!

This training will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 9a-12p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register is $199 ($169 if registered by August 19, 2026). Registration can be completed by visiting www.nwirc.org under 'Training & Events.'

Presented by PA CareerLink. The purpose of this workshop is to walk you through the basics of budgeting and steps to take to be more efficient and aware of your personal struggles while learning best practices.

This free workshop will be held Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 1:30p-2:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Registration is required by www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

The ServSafe Food Safety program is for individuals who are serving as managers or are in a supervisory role requiring certification. Upon successful completion, participants will receive the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate. This training meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for the Food Employee Certification Act. This is a 2-day program that will be held on September 8, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and September 15, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; a lunch break will be provided. Participants will sit for their certification examination on Day 2, between 11 a.m. and noon. The cost is $165, which includes the study book and examination fee.  Register online with the Penn State Extension at https://extension.psu.edu/servsafe or by calling 877-345-0691.

Presented by Safe Journey - The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children and Youth.

Participants will learn how children are exposed to abuse, the developmental impacts across age groups, and the compounding effects of displacement and homelessness.

We will address how children interpret violence, how abusive parents may manipulate or use them, and the long-term lessons they may internalize about relationships, conflict, and self-worth.

This session will highlight proactive violence prevention strategies.

(We can offer Act 48 credits if needed as well)

The presentation will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 6p-7p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The presentation is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Presented by the Tamarack Wildlife Center - Wings of Wonder: Pennsylvania Birds of Prey.

Get up close and personal with some of Pennsylvania’s magnificent birds of prey including a live falcon, hawk, and owl. Learn about these birds’ characteristic features, discover their adaptations and natural history, and explore their critical role in our environment. Find out what you can do to help birds of prey and the world we share.

The presentation will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 5:30p-6:30p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The presentation is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Server/Seller Training is for all members of the alcohol service staff which includesanyone who serves or sells alcoholic products and/or check IDs, including ownersand managers who perform these duties. This training covers the laws that servers/sellers must follow in Pennsylvania to assure that your clientele is responsible while enjoying your establishment. Upon completion of the training, attendees are not certified as individuals, only the licensee can become certified. However, participants will receive a completion card.

Participants are required to register on the PLCB+ website for the training, and will need to create an account if they don't have one already.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 10a-2p. The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting the PLCB+ website - https://plcbplus.pa.gov/pub/Login.aspx 

Presented by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).

Trying to figure out how to pay for college? Are your parents on your case about applying to colleges? Going to college next year? Did you know that nearly two-thirds of students receive some type of financial aid for college? Students and parents are welcome to attend our Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, to learn about the different types of aid that are available. Parents and students will learn how to apply for all types of financial aid, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), which is required to determine eligibility for most student aid programs, such as the Pennsylvania State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, institutional awards, and federal student and parent loans. Participants will also be briefed on Pennsylvania-specific aid programs, as well as the importance of minimizing student loan debt and applying for grants and scholarships to help pay for education costs. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency will be on hand to answer questions.

This free information session will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 6p-7:30p. **Pre-registration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

The Corry Higher Education council has partnered with Erie County Veterans Services.  Joe Benacci, retired 1SG. and Director of Erie County Veterans Services, will cover topics pertaining to Veterans Benefits and Services.  Some benefits are VA Disability Compensation, Aid & Attendance, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, PA State Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption Program, and others.  There will also be a question-and-answer session. This free session will take place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Corry Hi-Ed. Registration is required by going online at www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

The mission of the Erie County Department of Veterans Services is to assist veterans and their families in securing the benefits and services they are entitled under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Federal laws and regulations.