Calling all grant writers!! Don’t miss this amazing FREE opportunity to sharpen your grant writing skills during this three-part series for basic grant writing. Participants will be introduced to all aspects of the grant writing process. During session III, participants will learn useful tips and tools for finding potential grant sources and how to develop relationships with funders. This series is designed for staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about writing grants. Each of the three sessions will have a different topic – attend one or all three sessions (*Attending ALL sessions for more effective grant writing is HIGHLY advised):

• Jan. 7: Organizational Readiness        
• Jan. 14: Basic Grant Application Components        
• Jan. 21: Identifying Funding Opportunities

Each session will be on Wednesdays starting January 7 - January 21 (three sessions total) from 5:30p – 6:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register for the FREE grant writing sessions, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website: www.corryhied.org, call 814.664.9405 or stop by at 221 N. Center Street in Corry. 

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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.

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 February 10, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and February 17, 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.

This two-part introductory demonstration course provides participants with a foundational understanding of Cricut cutting machines and their creative applications. Over the course of 3 hours (2 days), students will learn essential machine functions, explore the Cricut Design Space software, and complete a guided vinyl decal project to be completed at home. Instruction will cover materials selection, basic design editing tools, proper cutting and weeding techniques, and practical troubleshooting strategies. By the conclusion of the class, participants will have gained the knowledge and skills needed to independently create simple Cricut projects with confidence. This is a demonstration course - no need to bring your own Cricut device.

This 2-part demonstration class will be held on Wednesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 6p-7:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register is $30 and includes both days. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 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.

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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.

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