Bring your friends, favorite drinks (BYOB - alcohol permitted) and snacks, and enjoy a fun filled evening creating your very own masterpiece during a ‘paint & sip’! Students will paint a piece to enjoy for the Spring season. Instructor Martha will be there to guide you through every step. The cost to register is $30.00 and includes all supplies. The class will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 5:30p-8p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

**Must be 21+ to attend. ID check and signed waiver required at time of check-in.

The Inspection Regulations and Procedures course with instructor Eric McCray will prepare you to take the test required for certification as an official Vehicle Safety Inspection Mechanic in PA. The Tools Course is designed to prepare students for the tactile, written and base of the licensing process. Students will be tested in 3 areas (base, category written, and category tactile) and must receive at least score 80% in order to pass. Students will have two attempts at each portion of the test to pass. If a student fails any of the testing categories twice, they will be required to retake (and pay) the PA State Inspection and Tools course. No refunds will be issued for the first attempt at the class. Additionally, in order to receive your motorcycle inspection license, you must have a valide motorcycle license prior to class. This course will be held in the automotive technology center of the Corry Area Career & Technology Center.  Must be 18, have a valid driver’s license and a mechanical background.  The required five sessions will be held in 2026 on March 9 (Mon.), 10 (Tues.), and 12 (Thurs.) from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and March 16 (Mon.) and 17 (Tues.) from 4:30-7:30 p.m.  Certification categories are cars/light trucks, motorcycles, and heavy trucks.  The cost is $255 for one inspection category, $295 for two inspection categories, and $335 for all three categories.  Retests are $40 each. Partial scholarships available. Register online at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

Manuals will be provided and available for pick-up prior to the start of the course. There is a required reading assignment before the first night of class. The manuals are available for pick-up at the Corry Hi-Ed, 221 N. Center Street, Corry, PA on Mon-Thurs. 8a-4:30p, and Fridays 8a-3p. If are unable to pick-up your booklet during those times, please call the Corry Hi-Ed to make different arrangements. 

During this series of three one-hour sessions, participants will learn about planning, evaluation, and budgeting for grant proposals, as well as the ins and outs of the grant review process. Designed for staff and volunteers of nonprofits interested in learning more about writing grants, session topics are:

March 4: Creating & Using Logic Models - Session one of the three-part Advanced Grant Writing Workshop will provide an overview of logic models and how to create and use a logic model in project planning.

March 11: Evaluation & Budget Planning - Session two of the three-part Advanced Grant Writing Workshop will focus on developing meaningful evaluation strategies and tools and preparing realistic and thoughtful budgets - key pieces to any grant application.

March 18: Understanding the Grant Review Process - In this final session of the Advanced Grant Writing Workshop, participants will learn about grant review processes, include peer review and assessment rubrics.

Preregister for one, two, or all three sessions of this FREE three-part series! All sessions will be held from 5:30p-6:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Preregistration required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Join us for "Numbers in Action: From Trends to Tactics," a dynamic presentation by Zachary Williams, CPA, CMA, CFE, Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting. This engaging session is designed for business leaders, managers, and professionals eager to enhance their financial analysis skills and drive smarter decisions with Excel. Attendees will learn how to recognize financial trends, clarify lending requirements, evaluate major investments, and leverage Excel’s advanced features—including pivot tables, trend analysis, and capital budgeting tools. Discover how to identify risks and opportunities, protect your business with loan covenant insights, and sharpen your data-driven decision-making. Whether aiming to benchmark against industry standards or unlock the full potential of your financial data, this event offers actionable takeaways for anyone invested in building resilient, profitable organizations.

This presentation will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 5:30p-7p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to attend is $25 to attend. To register for the presentation, please visit https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UGGP4UeC8J 

If you already have a valid Pennsylvania inspection license and want to add another category, this is your opportunity.  The cost for adding category I, II, or III to existing licenses is $90 for one category/$130 for two categories. The cost for adding Enhanced or Document review is $70. You will study on your own from your own manual. This special testing session will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Corry Area High School Career & Technology Center at 6:30 p.m.  Register online at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

 OTHER INFORMATION:  Study on your own with the Self Study Training and Reference Guide (PennDOT Publication 645 for Add Enhanced or Document Review or Publication 45 for all other categories)

Test retakes for all categories are $40 each.  These retakes will be arranged by the instructor.  

During this series of three one-hour sessions, participants will learn about planning, evaluation, and budgeting for grant proposals, as well as the ins and outs of the grant review process. Designed for staff and volunteers of nonprofits interested in learning more about writing grants, session topics are:

March 4: Creating & Using Logic Models - Session one of the three-part Advanced Grant Writing Workshop will provide an overview of logic models and how to create and use a logic model in project planning.

March 11: Evaluation & Budget Planning - Session two of the three-part Advanced Grant Writing Workshop will focus on developing meaningful evaluation strategies and tools and preparing realistic and thoughtful budgets - key pieces to any grant application.

March 18: Understanding the Grant Review Process - In this final session of the Advanced Grant Writing Workshop, participants will learn about grant review processes, include peer review and assessment rubrics.

Preregister for one, two, or all three sessions of this FREE three-part series! All sessions will be held from 5:30p-6:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Preregistration required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Presented by the Autism Society of Northwestern PA, Executive Director Tish Barlett offers an informative and insightful training session. This session is designed to highlight the immense value of integrating individuals with Autism into professional teams. Participants will gain an understanding of key autism spectrum traits, learning how to recognize and appreciate diverse talents and perspectives. This training offers practical guidance on creating an inclusive environment that celebrates neurodiversity, fostering innovation, and enhancing teamwork by unlocking the often-overlooked potential within employees on the spectrum. Join us to discover how embracing neurodiversity can transform your workplace culture and drive meaningful success.

The free training will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2025, from 6p-7:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.