Presented by PA CareerLink, learn how to prepare for virtual interviews with best practices that help you make a strong impression online.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 1:30p-2:30p. The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required by calling the Hi-Ed at 814-664-9405 or visiting the Hi-Ed website at www.corryhied.org.

Presented by PA CareerLink, gain practical tips for crafting Applicant Tracking System (ATS)-friendly resumes and applications that make it through today's digital hiring process.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 1:30p-2:30p. The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required by calling the Hi-Ed at 814-664-9405 or visiting the Hi-Ed website at www.corryhied.org.

Presented by GECAC, learn to make DIY flyers and invitations in Canva during the Intro to Canva: Part I class.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 1p-2p. The workshop is free to attend, but 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 at the start of class.

Presented by PA CareerLink, discover how to apply the S.T.A.R. (situation, task, action, result) Method to effectively answer behavioral interview questions and stand out in interviews.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 1:30p-2:30p. The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required by calling the Hi-Ed at 814-664-9405 or visiting the Hi-Ed website at www.corryhied.org.

Presented by GECAC, learn to use the "doc, "sheet", and "presentation" functions in Canva during the Intro to Canva: Part II class.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 1p-2p. The workshop is free to attend, but 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 at the start of class.

This workshop pivots from the theoretical foundations of Generative AI (GenAI) to a practical, hands-on exploration of the most impactful, free, and freemium AI tools available today. Designed for a broad audience—from educators and marketers to small business owners and content creators—we’ll show you how to leverage AI to accelerate your creative and digital workflows dramatically.

You Will Discover and Practice:

-Visual Storytelling: Learn to generate high-quality images and edit graphics instantly using platforms like Canva's Magic Studio and Adobe Firefly, and explore tools for effortless infographic creation and background removal.

-Motion and Video Production: Go beyond static images by learning how to create cinematic B-roll, generate complete social media videos, and instantly deploy realistic digital presenters using tools like Runway, HeyGen, and Invideo AI.

-Digital Creation & Coding: See how AI is democratizing website development with no-code tools like Framer, Replit, and Canva Code, which allow you to generate full web layouts or custom interactive elements from a simple text prompt. We’ll also cover free coding assistants for technical users.

***Important Note on Access: To participate in the hands-on activities and use the recommended freemium tools, attendees will need an active email address to create free accounts and start experimenting with the platforms discussed.

Dr. O'Toole is an Educational Technology professor at the University of Pennsylvania Western and a member of the Center for AI and Emerging Technologies, as well as a Business & Computer Science Teacher in public education. He is passionate about digital efficacy, where anyone can enhance their personal or professional lives through technology. 

This workshop will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:30p-7p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register is $15, and registration can be completed by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Presented by GECAC, learn the functionalities of YouTube and Facebook such blocking people, following pages, saving videos for later, and more.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 1p-2p. The workshop is free to attend, but 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 at the start of class.

Presented by GECAC, learn basic digital literacy skills such as setting up and organizing files/folders, keyboard shortcuts, navigating web browsers/managing multiple tabs, intro to cloud storage and more.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 1p-2p. The workshop is free to attend, but 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 at the start of class.