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 political actions. 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 and current political topics 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, September 22, 2025, from 6p – 7p at the Corry Hi-Ed, and will be a part of monthly discussions regarding executive orders and 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.

Presented by GECAC, learn to make DIY flyers and invitations using Canva.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Educations Council on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 1p-2p. The workshop is free to attend, but pre-registration is required by calling the Hi-Ed at 814-664-9405 or visiting the Hi-Ed website at www.corryhied.org. Participants will be required to complete a short form for GECAC, and be required to complete and pre- and post-assessment for the Corry Hi-Ed. All forms will be provided to participants at the beginning of the class. 

This class taught by a registered dietitian and nutritionist who will provide a base knowledge of healthy eating through carbohydrate control for those diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, or for those who would like to learn more about the topic. The free class will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5p-6:30p. Pre-registration is required by calling 814-664-9405 or visiting www.corryhied.org 

Angela Pizer is a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, Certified Dietary Manager who has worked in the healthcare field for over 30 years. She currently works with patients by providing Medical Nutrition Therapy for a number of medical issues/concerns. 

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 Tuesday, September 30, 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 

Tired of your new hires not lasting 30 days? Do employees leave for lunch and never come back? Have you tried to offer incentives or hiring bonuses to no avail? Have you ever wondered why some manufacturers have such high turnover, yet there are a few who tend to keep employees’ long term?

Is it possible that it’s not about the employee? Perhaps your company does not have a culture that is welcoming and provides an atmosphere where people want to stay.

Creating an environment that is welcoming, fun, productive, and provides a path for growth and development helps to attract and retain your workforce. It also directly impacts your bottom line by way of increased productivity and reduced costs on that ever-revolving door of new hires. There is a reason some companies do not struggle with turnover like others do and it’s not always about the paycheck!

Learning Targets:

-How to Assess your current practices – what’s working - what’s not

-Why a structured onboarding program versus a ‘throw them to the wolves’ mentality is important

-Best practices to develop a program that will work for your team

-Key components to start transforming your process and improving your retention rates

At the end of this session, you will have started to create an action plan to develop a positive experience for new hires on their first day and help you create a culture where people want to stay.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 9a – 3p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The cost to register is $299 through the NWIRC website: https://nwirc.org/events/onboarding-best-practices-corry/ 

Certified instructor Melissa Turben will lead an upcoming training for CPR & First Aid certification through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute.  Topics to be covered will include causes of heart attacks and strokes with necessary First Aid, diabetic emergencies, seizures, and heat/cold emergencies. AED and community Hands-Only CPR training will be provided, with mouth-to-mouth CPR to be discussed. Training and certifications meet job-related requirements as defined by regulatory authorities such as OSHA, The Joint Commission, and state offices of EMS, Education, Transportation, and Health. CPR & First Aid Certification Training will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 4p-8p at the Corry High School Career & Technology Center.  The cost is $50. A CPR/First Aid pocket field guide will be included in the cost of the class.  Participants must be at least age 15 and be accompanied by an adult if under 18. Seating is limited. Register at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

Join other mushroom foraging enthusiasts as instructor Frank Baressi delves into the world of wild local mushrooms for the Fall season. 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 is a hybrid class consisting of one hour of traditional classroom learning in the Bracken room at the Corry Hi-Ed followed by 90-minutes of “field” learning at Mead Park. At Mead Park, participants will be guided on how to find the best places to look for mushrooms and will get an opportunity to get hands-on experience hunting for mushrooms.

The class will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 4p-6:30p. This is a hybrid class with classroom instruction starting at the Corry Hi-Ed from 4p-5p, and field instruction at Mead Park from 5p-6:30p. The instructor will provide specific instructions for the meeting spot at Mead Park during the classroom instruction portion of the class. The cost to register for the class is $20. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

*Signed waiver required upon arrival

*Please wear appropriate footwear for the field instruction at Mead Park.

Presented by GECAC, learn to have a better understanding about using iPads and tablets. *Participants are encouraged to bring their iPad or tablet to class with questions about usage.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Educations Council on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 1p-2p. The workshop is free to attend, but pre-registration is required by calling the Hi-Ed at 814-664-9405 or visiting the Hi-Ed website at www.corryhied.org. Participants will be required to complete a short form for GECAC, and be required to complete and pre- and post-assessment for the Corry Hi-Ed. All forms will be provided to participants at the beginning of the class.