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Non-Profit Learning Center Established To Assist Organizations With Recruitment & Training

Workforce Education at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has launched a Non-Profit Learning Center at the College’s Richland Campus.

The Non-Profit Learning Center is dedicated to assisting non-profit organizations in workforce recruitment and training by providing classes, workshops, and events specifically designed for their needs. Recognizing that these agencies frequently lack funding for staff development, the Center was established to bridge this gap.

This Center will develop and offer cost-effective, relevant training programs for non-profit employees who provide essential services to the residents of Cambria and Somerset Counties. With 140 non-profit agencies and over 900 employees in these counties, the Center’s impact will be significant.

“The Non-Profit Learning Center will empower our local non-profits to access quality training using our College’s resources,” said Julie Davis, Director of Workforce Education. “We are excited to collaborate with these organizations and provide them with the tools necessary to enhance their operations and make a positive impact in our community. ”

With the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies providing $20,000 in funding, the Center will continue to operate through additional grants and partnership contributions. In 2025, the Non-Profit Learning Center plans to offer annual training sessions, a non-profit learning symposium, two 4-hour workshops, and access to the Use of Force Simulator.

Partnering with the Non-Profit Learning Center is free. To become a member, contact Workforce Education at 814.262.3813 or email workforceed@pennhighlands.edu.