Calling all grant writers!! Don’t miss this amazing FREE opportunity to sharpen your grant writing skills during this three-part series for basic grant writing. Participants will be introduced to all aspects of the grant writing process. Session II will use "real life" examples to discuss common grant narritive and budget requirements as well as using data to create a case for funding. This series is designed for staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about writing grants. Each of the three sessions will have a different topic – attend one or all three sessions (*Attending ALL sessions for more effective grant writing is HIGHLY advised):

• May 16: Organizational Readiness        
• May 23: Basic Grant Application Components        
• May 30: Identifying Funding Opportunities

Each session will be on Thursdays starting May 16 through May 30 (three sessions total) from 5p – 6p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register for the FREE grant writing sessions, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website: www.corryhied.org, call 814.664.9405 or stop by at 221 N. Center Street in Corry. 

Where are you on the entrepreneurial road to success? Take a quiz and follow the right road map, meeting & talking to members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem that can help you on your journey! The finale to Rural Entrepreneur Week will be held at Relevant Church (100 W. South St., Corry, PA 16407) from 11a - 2p. Lunch provided by Sander's Market. To register for any or all five free events during Rural Entrepreneur Week, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.

QuickBooks is the industry standard for small and medium business bookkeeping and an in-demand skill for today’s workplace.  Certified CPA Jim Embrey of Kersey & Associates, PC in Warren, PA will be your instructor for this beginner’s class. This class is for new users and will cover subjects such as how to restore and open files, change preferences, view and adjust reports, and how to back up a QB file.  In addition, you will work on mastery of the following BIG 4 areas; writing checks, making deposits, performing monthly bank reconciliations and making adjusting journal entries.  Lastly if time permits, you will work on customer invoices and receipts and how to set up vendor bills and payments.  This one-day course will be offered on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 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.  

Calling all grant writers!! Don’t miss this amazing FREE opportunity to sharpen your grant writing skills during this three-part series for basic grant writing. Participants will be introduced to all aspects of the grant writing process. During session III, participants will learn useful tips and tools for finding potential grant sources and how to develop relationships with funders. This series is designed for staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about writing grants. Each of the three sessions will have a different topic – attend one or all three sessions (*Attending ALL sessions for more effective grant writing is HIGHLY advised):

• May 16: Organizational Readiness        
• May 23: Basic Grant Application Components        
• May 30: Identifying Funding Opportunities

Each session will be on Thursdays starting May 16 through May 30 (three sessions total) from 5p – 6p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register for the FREE grant writing sessions, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website: www.corryhied.org, call 814.664.9405 or stop by at 221 N. Center Street in Corry. 

This workshop educates participants on essential financial concepts, including budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management, empowering them to make informed and responsible financial decisions. Attendees will gain practical skills to help navigate their personal finances, plan for the future, and achieve greater financial well-being. Presented by: PA CareerLink® 

Get geared up for June’s First Friday in Corry, PA, the Art Walk, by creating your own masterpiece the day before! Artist and sculptor Kathe Umlauf brings her extensive experience of the arts to the canvas. Using the “alla prima” technique, participants will craft a still life image using acrylic paints. The technique is interpreted as “all at once” and is described as an approach to painting that moves quickly. This two-hour workshop will be held at the Corry Hi-Ed on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 5p-7p. The cost to register is $35.00 and will include all supplies for the class. **Optional: participants may bring their own acrylic paints or water-soluble oil paints (no solvents needed), and other painting supplies (brushes, paint trays, etc.).

To register, please visit www.corryhied.org, or call 814.664.9405.

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 11, 2024, 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.

Making their debut at the Corry Hi-Ed, the Warren Music Conservatory brings West African drumming to the community. Participants can anticipate a clinical and holistic experience learning basic principles of music from the Dagara Region in Ghana West Africa. Instruments, such as hand drums, will be provided by the Warren Music Conservatory. This hour-and-half workshop is open to all ages, abilities, and experience! The workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 6p-7:30p at the Corry Hi-Ed, and the cost to register is $35.00. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

**Children 18 years of age and younger must be accompanied by parent/guardian/adult for the workshop duration.