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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.

Presented by Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) - ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training.

**IMPORTANT: ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN COPY OF THE ISO/9001:2015 STANDARD!!

This training is designed to introduce participants to the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, the auditing process, audit instruments and the documentation process. Participants will learn how to conduct an audit, write the audit report, and take corrective action. Using a combination of lecture, discussion and auditing case studies participants will develop skills for identifying non-conformance and promoting continual improvement within their service or manufacturing organizations.

Learning targets: Understand ISO 9001:2015 QMS and the underlying Quality Management Principles, understand the organizations products, services and processes – and how they relate to the Quality Management System, gain the ability to apply the principles, procedures and techniques of process auditing, and apply the personal attributes necessary for the effective and efficient internal auditing.

This training will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13, Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from 8:30a-4:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register is $649. Registration can be completed by visiting www.nwirc.org under 'Training & Events.' Lunch will be provided each day.

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, October 14 and Wednesday, October 21, 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.

This introductory course is designed for individuals who are new to Microsoft Word or want to strengthen their foundational skills. Participants will learn how to create, edit, and format professional-looking documents with ease. Key topics include:

-Navigating the Word interface and ribbon

-Creating and saving documents

-Formatting text and paragraphs (fonts, alignment, spacing)

-Using bullet points, numbering, and indentation

-Inserting images, tables, and simple graphics

-Setting margins, line spacing, and page layout options

-Proofing tools like spell check and word count

-Printing and sharing documents

By the end of the class, participants will be comfortable using Microsoft Word to produce letters, resumes, flyers, and other basic documents with confidence

This two-part class will be held on Tuesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 4p-7p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register is $50. To register for the class, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405. 

In this two-hour workshop, students who have already completed Podcasting 101 (or have equivalent basic experience) will build on their foundational skills to create professional-quality podcasts that stand out and grow an audience. You’ll dive deeper into post-production, audience engagement, and long-term success strategies while continuing to produce hands-on content.

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

This two-hour workshop will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 5:30p-7:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to attend is $30. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

Presented by PA CareerLink. The purpose of this workshop is to learn about unhealthy versus healthy workplace communication styles and techniques, as well as practice methods to overcome conflict for the betterment of yourself and your working relationships.

This free workshop will be held Thursday, November 5, 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.