Presented by PA CareerLink, discover how to apply the S.T.A.R. (situation, task, action, result) Method to effectively answer behavioral interview questions and stand out in interviews.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Thursday, April 2, 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.

Broaden your knowledge of the deaf community and deaf culture by participating in a beginner’s course in American Sign Language (ASL). In this course, participants will learn about deaf culture as well as sign language basics for conversation including appropriate greetings and introductions, the alphabet & numbers, colors, animals, foods, family members & professions, feelings, days & times, and much more! The 8-week course is a great introduction to ASL and the deaf community.

The course will be on Tuesdays staring on April 7 through May 26, 2026, from 6p-8p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Register for the entire course for $100 and can be completed at www.corryhied.org or by calling 814.664.9405. 

 *Must be 13 or older to register.

Presented by GECAC, learn to use the "doc, "sheet", and "presentation" functions in Canva during the Intro to Canva: Part II class.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 1p-2p. 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. Participants will be required to complete a short form for GECAC at the start of class.

This workshop pivots from the theoretical foundations of Generative AI (GenAI) to a practical, hands-on exploration of the most impactful, free, and freemium AI tools available today. Designed for a broad audience—from educators and marketers to small business owners and content creators—we’ll show you how to leverage AI to accelerate your creative and digital workflows dramatically.

You Will Discover and Practice:

-Visual Storytelling: Learn to generate high-quality images and edit graphics instantly using platforms like Canva's Magic Studio and Adobe Firefly, and explore tools for effortless infographic creation and background removal.

-Motion and Video Production: Go beyond static images by learning how to create cinematic B-roll, generate complete social media videos, and instantly deploy realistic digital presenters using tools like Runway, HeyGen, and Invideo AI.

-Digital Creation & Coding: See how AI is democratizing website development with no-code tools like Framer, Replit, and Canva Code, which allow you to generate full web layouts or custom interactive elements from a simple text prompt. We’ll also cover free coding assistants for technical users.

***Important Note on Access: To participate in the hands-on activities and use the recommended freemium tools, attendees will need an active email address to create free accounts and start experimenting with the platforms discussed.

Dr. O'Toole is an Educational Technology professor at the University of Pennsylvania Western and a member of the Center for AI and Emerging Technologies, as well as a Business & Computer Science Teacher in public education. He is passionate about digital efficacy, where anyone can enhance their personal or professional lives through technology. 

This workshop will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:30p-7p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register is $15, and registration can be completed by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Presented by NWIRC, this three-day course will cover requirements of both the ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 standards, including the requirements for Internal Auditors regarding core tools and customer-specific requirements.

Learning Targets:Relationship of quality management system to the organizational products, services, activities and operational processes.

• Applying the personal attributes necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a QMS audit

• The purpose and applicable uses of the core tools

• Linking the core tools to IATF 16949:2016 requirements

• The importance of Customer-Specific Requirements

• How to conduct Process Flow, FMEA, Control Plans and Process Review audits

This 3-day training will take place on Tuesday, April 14th, Wednesday, April 15th, and Thursday, April 16th, 2026, from 8:30a-4:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Preregistration is required through the NWIRC at www.nwirc.org/events . The cost to register is $649. Lunch will be provided each day.

Presented by GECAC, learn the functionalities of YouTube and Facebook such blocking people, following pages, saving videos for later, and more.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 1p-2p. 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. Participants will be required to complete a short form for GECAC at the start of class.

Presented by GECAC, learn basic digital literacy skills such as setting up and organizing files/folders, keyboard shortcuts, navigating web browsers/managing multiple tabs, intro to cloud storage and more.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 1p-2p. 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. Participants will be required to complete a short form for GECAC at the start of class.

This two-part introductory course is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience with Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn the fundamental skills necessary to create, edit, format, and manage spreadsheets efficiently. The class covers key features including:

-Navigating the Excel interface and understanding workbook structure

-Entering and organizing data in worksheets

-Basic formulas and functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, etc.)

-Formatting cells for readability (fonts, colors, borders, number formats)

-Using basic charts and visualizations

-Sorting and filtering data

-Saving, printing, and sharing workbooks

Through guided instruction and hands-on exercises, students will gain confidence in using Excel for everyday tasks, whether for personal use, education, or professional settings.

This two-part class will be held on Tuesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 4:30p-7:30p 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.