Learn how to leverage artificial intelligence to craft personalized and effective cover letters. Attendees learn how to enhance their Cover Letter to streamline the application process.

The free workshop will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 1:30p-2:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405. 

Step into the future of productivity and performance with Windows 11. This session offers a streamlined overview of the operating system’s refreshed design, powerful multitasking features like Snap Layouts and virtual desktops, enhanced security tools, and seamless integration with Microsoft 365. Whether you're upgrading or just exploring, discover how Windows 11 delivers a cleaner, faster, and smarter experience for both work and play.

The presentation will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5p-6:30p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The cost to register is $15 and can be done by visiting the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

The Sky's the limit! Research shows that many women self-select out of leadership positions because they don’t feel they have the qualifications or skills to succeed. The MBA’s Womenin Leadership course is specifically designed to address the skills and knowledge that professional women need to possess, whether they currently hold key positions or hope to one day. Plus, all participants will have the opportunity to try their new networking skills and discuss questions relating to leadership during our lunchtime roundtable.

Program Focuses on 6 Modules:

◦ Defining leadership

◦ Communication

◦ Negotiation

◦ Conflict

◦ Inspiration and influence

◦ Goal setting and balance

At the End of the Session:

◦ Understand why women’s leadership skills are valued.

◦ Learn your communication style.

◦ Understand how negotiation plays a large role in leadership.

◦ Discover strategies to deal with difficult people and manage conflict.

◦ Learn how to inspire those you lead and influence change.

◦ Construct a personal goal plan to help facilitate a more balanced life.

MBA Instructor: Andrea Bierer, Trainer and Consultant

Bierer has over two decades of marketing and communication experience, spanning the full spectrum from nonprofit grant initiatives to comprehensive for-profit company marketing. During her career, she has operated as the communication coordinator for multiple large community initiatives, served various roles at local universities, and thrived as a frequent certified trainer across Pennsylvania on a wide variety of topics. Bierer is a marketing manager for DBC Remodeling & Construction and has a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication.

This workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 9a-4p. The cost to register is $235 to MBA Members and $350 to nonmembers. To register, please call the MBA at 814-833-3200 or visit the website www.mbausa.org 

Presented by GECAC, learn all about using Google Slide and Google Doc. Google account not required, no previous experience necessary.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Educations Council on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 1p-2p. The workshop is free to attend, but pre-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, and be required to complete and pre- and post-assessment for the Corry Hi-Ed. All forms will be provided to participants at the beginning of the class. 

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 program will be offered on two consecutive Thursdays, October 9, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and October 16, 2025, 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 GECAC, learn all about using Google Sheets. Google account not required, no previous experience necessary.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Educations Council on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 1p-2p. The workshop is free to attend, but pre-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, and be required to complete and pre- and post-assessment for the Corry Hi-Ed. All forms will be provided to participants at the beginning of the class. 

QuickBooks is the industry standard for small and medium business bookkeeping and an in-demand skill for today’s workplace.  Certified CPA Jim Embrey of Kersey & Associates, PC in Warren, PA will be your instructor for this beginner’s class. This class is for new users and will cover subjects such as how to restore and open files, change preferences, view and adjust reports, and how to back up a QB file. In addition, you will work on mastery of the following BIG 4 areas; writing checks, making deposits, performing monthly bank reconciliations and making adjusting journal entries. Lastly if time permits, you will work on customer invoices and receipts and how to set up vendor bills and payments. The class is more geared toward the desktop version of QuickBooks. This one-day course will be offered on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Corry Higher Education Council.  The cost is $95.  Register online at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.  

In this 4-hour interactive workshop presented by the Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA), learn to handle the hard talks and lead with empathy and purpose.

This hands-on session is designed for managers and team leaders who want to navigate high-stakes conversations with greater confidence, clarity, and professionalism.

Learn how to:

-Approach confrontational discussions without fear.

-Deliver bad news clearly and respectfully.

-Manage emotional responses in tough conversations.

-Hold team members accountable while preserving trust.

-Build a culture of open, honest communication.

Perfect class for people managers, team leads, new and aspiring supervisors, and high-potential leaders.

This workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 9a-1p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The cost to register is $140 for MBA members, and $200 for non-MBA members. To register, please visit mbausa.org or call 814-833-3200.