The NWIRC welcomes you to join this lunch & learn event, ‘AI Ready Manufacturing: Get Your Data House in Order’. This isn’t just another tech talk—it’s a practical deep dive into how clean, purposeful data can drive better decisions and unlock real-world AI applications. This session is ideal for manufacturers who want to build a stronger data foundation and explore AI without the hype—just real strategies, real tools, and real stories.

Why Data Quality Matters More Than Ever: Before AI can deliver insights, your data needs to be trustworthy. This session will walk participants through 11 common data defects—issues that often go unnoticed but quietly undermine strategy, quality, and performance. You’ll learn how to align data types with strategic goals and how thoughtful collection and analysis can transform raw information into actionable intelligence.

AI in Action: Lessons from the Shop FloorA special guest in manufacturing to share their journey and best practices related to data and AI.

Data That Delivers: Strategy, Quality & Insight -Dive into the intersection of strategy and data quality, exploring how the right type of data—and the processes behind it—can elevate decision-making. Participants will examine 11 common defects found in both data and its collection process, then connect data types to strategic goals. The session will progress through quality assurance, thoughtful collection, synthesis, and analysis, highlighting how clean, purposeful data becomes apowerful tool for insight.

AI in Action: Pilots, Plans & Possibilities -Examples of initiatives across compliance, certifications, inspections planning, finance, tooling, and more. With projects ranging from early ideation to full-on piloting - this is an opportunity for information sharing so the group can learn from each other.

There will be a round table discussion giving the manufacturer's the opportunity to discuss what their current AI plan is and what they are doing to get their data prepared. There will also be discussion regarding assistance for technology education and implementation, including grant funding opportunities.

The 'lunch with a purpose' will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 11a - 1:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Preregistration is required by visiting www.nwirc.org/events . There is no cost to register; lunch will be provided.

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.

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 

The deadline to register is March 9th, 2026. 

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 PA CareerLink, the purpose of this workshop is to teach you how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, grow your network, and leverage platform tools for job searches, professional branding, and career growth.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Thursday, May 7, 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.

In this one-time two-hour workshop, students will learn how to create, record, and publish their own podcasts. Students will be able to post videos to YouTube and other supporting video platforms. This will be a demo workshop where students will create sample podcasts and work on how to record and upload them, and how to share the content. Gain hands-on experience creating your own podcast.

Required materials: student to bring in their personal laptops, microphones and web cam (laptops with built in cameras and microphones are preferred).

This class will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 5:30p-7:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The fee to register is $30, and registration can be completed by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Presented by PA CareerLink, the purpose of this workshop is to learn about all of the components necessary to consider and work through in order to make a successful career change.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Thursday, June 4, 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.