The ServSafe Food Safety program is for individuals who are serving as managers or are in a supervisory role requiring certification. Upon successful completion, participants will receive the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate. This training meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for the Food Employee Certification Act. This is a 2-day program that will be held on September 8, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and September 15, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; a lunch break will be provided. Participants will sit for their certification examination on Day 2, between 11 a.m. and noon. The cost is $165, which includes the study book and examination fee.  Register online with the Penn State Extension at https://extension.psu.edu/servsafe or by calling 877-345-0691.

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 Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 6p-7p 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.

Server/Seller Training is for all members of the alcohol service staff which includesanyone who serves or sells alcoholic products and/or check IDs, including ownersand managers who perform these duties. This training covers the laws that servers/sellers must follow in Pennsylvania to assure that your clientele is responsible while enjoying your establishment. Upon completion of the training, attendees are not certified as individuals, only the licensee can become certified. However, participants will receive a completion card.

Participants are required to register on the PLCB+ website for the training, and will need to create an account if they don't have one already.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 10a-2p. The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting the PLCB+ website - https://plcbplus.pa.gov/pub/Login.aspx 

Presented by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).

Trying to figure out how to pay for college? Are your parents on your case about applying to colleges? Going to college next year? Did you know that nearly two-thirds of students receive some type of financial aid for college? Students and parents are welcome to attend our Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, to learn about the different types of aid that are available. Parents and students will learn how to apply for all types of financial aid, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), which is required to determine eligibility for most student aid programs, such as the Pennsylvania State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, institutional awards, and federal student and parent loans. Participants will also be briefed on Pennsylvania-specific aid programs, as well as the importance of minimizing student loan debt and applying for grants and scholarships to help pay for education costs. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency will be on hand to answer questions.

This free information session will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 6p-7:30p. **Pre-registration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Certified instructor Melissa Turben will lead an upcoming training for CPR & First Aid certification through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute.  Topics to be covered will include causes of heart attacks and strokes with necessary First Aid, diabetic emergencies, seizures, and heat/cold emergencies.  AED and community Hands-Only CPR training will be provided, with mouth-to-mouth CPR to be discussed.   Training and certifications meet job-related requirements as defined by regulatory authorities such as OSHA, The Joint Commission, and state offices of EMS, Education, Transportation, and Health.  CPR & First Aid Certification Training will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 4p-8p at the Corry High School Career & Technology Center.  The cost is $55.  A CPR/First Aid pocket field guide will be included in the cost of the class.  Participants must be at least age 15 and be accompanied by an adult if under 18.  Seating is limited.  Register at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

Students who attend and successfully complete the CPR course as indicated by the instructor will be emailed a copy of their CPR certificate approximately 24-72 hours after passing the course. 

**A map will be sent via email directing participants where to park and enter at the high school. Participants will park behind the CTC building and enter through door #18. The class will be held in room 79. 

Presented by PA CareerLink. Explore practical ways to leverage artificial intelligence for smarter, more efficient job searching.

This free workshop will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 1:30p-2:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Registration is required by www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Presented by Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) - 8D Problem Solving.

This is a highly interactive workshop with a focus of applying the concepts of problem solving and root cause analysis to a hands-on exercise. The course is designed to help your team understand the 8D (Eight Disciplines) process and how it is used to define the problem, analyze the problem, develop a plan to solve the problem, and implement the solution and conduct proper follow-up for any type of problem. The workshop will focus on the 5W2H process for problem investigation, and use of histogram, Pareto chart, scatter diagram, cause-and-effect diagram, in addition to the 5 Why technique to determine root cause. Participants will gain experience with the tools by applying the principles to the hands-on exercise to reinforce the learning.

Learning targets: What is the 8D process and the eight disciplines, how to apply the 8D process to any type of problem, not just quality defects, how to apply the 7 basics problem solving tools to a problem, how to properly conduct an investigation using the 5W2H process, how to differentiate between symptoms and primary factors, and how to properly develop a problem definition statement.

This training will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 8:30a-4:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register is $399 ($360 if registered by September 22, 2026). Registration can be completed by visiting www.nwirc.org under 'Training & Events.' Lunch will be provided.

"LGBTQ+ 101" is a basic training covering fundamentals of the LGBTQ+ experience. We look at current terms, definitions and vocabulary; explore the social context of discrimination and examine some of the physical and behavioral disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community. There’s an extended look at SOGIE (Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity & Expression) with an examination of the challenges and issues facing trans and non-binary people with a discussion of current best practices for working with that population. The program finishes with a look at what you and your organization can do to create a safe, welcoming environment.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Workshop participants will learn the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity.

Participants will learn the context of discrimination in which the LGBTQ+ develop and the wide range of health disparities growing out of that.

Participants will learn the most current terms used by members of the transgender community.

Participants will learn strategies and best practices for working with the trans community.

Participants will learn some of the resources available to help them assist their LGBTQ+ clients.

Founded in 1972, Persad Center is the nation's second oldest behavioral health & wellness center working with the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community. As part of our mission to promote the well-being of our constituents, Persad Center works extensively on issues affecting the community: Homelessness, family rejection, bullying, at-risk behaviors, support groups, senior services, addiction counseling and transgender care and services.

Ted Hoover is an Educator/Trainer who has worked with PA Bureau of Family Health on such issues as LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention, adolescent sexual health and creating safe work/education environments across the Commonwealth. Additionally, he focuses on issues of discrimination, hate crime and human trafficking with area law enforcement and the Civil Rights Division of the FBI.

The free training will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 5p-7p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Preregistration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.