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.

Presented by the Jefferson Educational Society - Turning Pain Into Purpose: Building a Movement for Authentic Wellness & Empowerment. Speaker: Dr. Curtis Lee Taylor.

America's mental health crisis is widely acknowledged. Less discussed is the growing strain within the mental health workforce itself. Burnout, supervision bottlenecks, financial pressures, and structural constraints are narrowing access to care at a time when demand continues to rise.

In this presentation, for his JES Raimy Fellows Program research project, Dr. Curtis Taylor explores a different framing: What if the core issue is not commitment—but capacity? Drawing from lived experience as a counselor, educator, and nonprofit founder, he examines how chronic stress narrows decision-making bandwidth over time and how systems can unintentionally reproduce burnout rather than prevent it.

Through the lens of Trauma-Informed Empowerment and the work of Authentic Wellness & Empowerment in Erie, this session outlines a practical, systems-level approach focused on building human capacity that lasts—for clients, clinicians, and communities alike.

JES Satellite Programming is sponsored by Erie Insurance.

The program will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 6p-7:30p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The program is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting www.jeserie.org/events or by calling 814-459-8000.

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, June 15, 2026, 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 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 the Jefferson Educational Society - 'How To Be A Highly Effective Leader: A Primer' - A Discussion of Andrew Roth's Latest Book. Speaker: Andrew Roth, Ph.D., JES Scholar-In-Residence.

Whether we are talking about a small business, a small nonprofit, a small unit or department within a much larger organization, or the larger organization itself; whether we are talking about a village, town, city, county, state, or the national government, what is the single most important variable determining whether that institution flourishes, or only muddles through, or simply fails and vanishes? Leadership. Join JES Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Andrew Roth, as he discusses his latest book, "How to Be a Highly Effective Leader: A Primer." A book sale and signing will follow the discussion.

JES Satellite Programming is sponsored by Erie Insurance.

The program will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 6p-7:30p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The program is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting www.jeserie.org/events or by calling 814-459-8000.

Presented by Safe Journey - The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children and Youth.

Participants will learn how children are exposed to abuse, the developmental impacts across age groups, and the compounding effects of displacement and homelessness.

We will address how children interpret violence, how abusive parents may manipulate or use them, and the long-term lessons they may internalize about relationships, conflict, and self-worth.

This session will highlight proactive violence prevention strategies.

(We can offer Act 48 credits if needed as well)

The presentation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5p-6p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The presentation is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Presented by the Jefferson Educational Society - Your Home, Your Independence: How To Make If Safer As You Age. Speaker: Stefanie Irwin, M.S. OTR/L COS-C.

As we age, our bodies change. But a constant in life for many is 'home'. As habits and abilities change but our home environment largely remains the same, how can people age safely in place? Join Stefanie Irwin, an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of dedicated practice in home health care, as she discusses the ways people may maintain a level of independence at home safely as they navigate aging successfully.

The Living Successfully Series is in partnership with LECOM Health. JES Satellite Programming is sponsored by Erie Insurance.

The program will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 6p-7:30p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The program is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting www.jeserie.org/events or by calling 814-459-8000.

Presented by Safe Journey - Understanding Teen Dating Violence for teens and their parents/guardians.

This presentation aims to educate about Teen Dating Violence (TDV) with an understanding of TDV, its prevalence, its impact on students' well-being and academic performance.

By understanding the signs of TDV, implementing educational programs, and fostering a supportive environment, schools and communities can empower students to build healthy relationships and seek help when needed.

The presentation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 2p-3p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The presentation is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Presented by the Sight Center of Northwest, PA, come learn about the year-long diabetes prevention program. Manage your health with nutrition! During the free Discovery Session, interested participants will learn about the details of the extended program. After the Discovery Session, interested participants will have an opportunity to sign-up for the 22-24 session program. Participants will get to try delicious foods to help better manage weight, blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. The start date, weekly meeting day and time will be discussed during the Discovery Session. The structure of the program consists of participants meeting weekly for three months, then every other week for three months, and then once per month for the final six months of the program.

The initial Discovery Session will be held on Monday, June 29th, 2026, from 5:30p-6:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. There is no cost to participate. Registration for the Discovery Session is required by calling 814-455-0995 (option #4) - Sight Center of NWPA.

*Must be 18 or older to participate.