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 

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.

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 Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 4p-8p at the Corry High School Career & Technology Center.  The cost is $50. 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.

Presented by GECAC, learn to make DIY flyers and invitations in Canva during the Intro to Canva: Part I class.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Wednesday, April 1, 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 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.