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| Professional Development |
| Food Safety (1.3 CEU) ~ ACT 48 Approved |
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Obtain knowledge that fulfills the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements of the Food Employee
Certification Act in the categories of food service, food retail, and bakery. The course is offered in collaboration with local Penn State Extension offices. Participants will be able to: understand the sanitation challenge; develop
awareness of the flow of food through an operation; learn the importance of clean, sanitary facilities and
equipment and develop competency in managing sanitation. Who should attend: Food service employees Instructor: Rick Kralj |
Telecommuntications Technologies certification (11.5 CEU's) |
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Fiber optic cabling is being used across Pennsylvania and the United States in various capacities. Complete the three courses listed below and earn you industry-recognized C-Tech Telecommunications Technologies Certification along with a Penn State Continuing Education Certificate. Approved for TAA/WIA Course Sequence: Introduction to Network Cabling: Fiber Optic Based Systems -
Become familiar with and learn the basics of light, light transmission, and light reception using ultra-pure glass
fibers. Learn the basics of cable termination, testing, and troubleshooting to prepare for a career in either the Hands-on training in the three courses includes CAT5E 4-pair cabling, RJ45 connections, coax connections, 66 block and 110 block connections, and fiber optic ST and SC connections. Participants earn an
industry-recognized certificate upon completion of all three courses; learn basics of network cabling in both
copper-based systems and fiber optic based systems; receive hands-on training; upon completion, receive a field tool kit. Who should Attend: Persons wanting certification in one of the fastest growing high-demand
occupations in the country (class size limited to 10). Instructor: Bill Carlson |
Introduction to Lean Manufacturing: Lean 101 (0.8 CEU) |
Contribute to your bottom line! Learn the principles of lean manufacturing and how to apply them. During
simulation exercises, as a member of the production team, you will apply lean concepts such as standardized
work, visual signals, batch-size reduction, pull systems, and more. Experience firsthand how lean improves
quality, reduces cycle time, improves delivery performance, reduces work-in progress (WIP), and enables
companies to show a profit. Who should attend: Managers, quality personnel, and production personnel who want a general theoretical and practical comprehension of lean manufacturing. |
| Overview of Financial Management (1.6 CEU's) |
This program is an overview of the fundamentals of finance and accounting for nonfinancial managers. The
overriding goal of the program is to present a number of "nuts and bolts" financial concepts, providing managers with useful information, including basic accounting principles, budgeting, and fundamental financial analysis
tools. Participants can learn the language of finance, understand what accounting principles are generally
accepted, interpret an organization's financial statements and annual report, review budgeting tools, calculate
a break-even scenario and evaluate returns on investment. Who should attend: Managers in every functional area of responsibility who need to understand and speak the "numbers side" of business. |
| Marcellus Shale Land Use Practices in PA Certificate |
This program consists of multiple courses to provide you with a broad introduction to the Marcellus Shale industry in Pennsylvania, including legal, environmental, and geological perspectives. For more information or to register contact Jeannine Hanes at 814-375-4836 or jhanes@psu.edu or Betsy Carlson at 814-372-3005 or bsc11@psu.edu |
| Other Opportunities |
In-Demand Career Training at Penn State DuBois - Penn State Continuing Education is pleased to offer training for in-demand careers. Dislocated workers and recent high school grads will find these training opportunities to be valuable. Participants can acquire skills to assist them in finding positions in high-demand careers. Telecommunications Technologies Certification - Complete the 115-hour course which includes many hands-on activities and be certified as a Level I technician in the copper cabling field and the fiber optics field. The network cabling field is one of the fastest growing in the country. (Approved for TAA/WIA) 100-Hour Personal Care Home Administrator Training - Penn State delivers continuing education for health care professionals who are preparing to become personal care home administrators and/or administrators and direct-care staff members who need to meet continuing education requirements. (Approved for TAA/WIA) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Certificate - Designed specifically for the Marcellus shale industry, the GIS program consists of four courses (213 hours) focused on training GIS technicians. GIS technology is an organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data and personnel designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of geographically referenced (spatial) information. (Approved for TAA/WIA) |
| For more information or to register contact Jeanine Hanes 814-375-4836; email: jhanes@psu.edu or Betsy Carlson 814-375-3005; email: bsc11@psu.edu |

For more information or to register contact
Jeanine Hanes
814-375-4836
email: jhanes@psu.edu
or
Betsy Carlson
814-375-3005
email: bsc11@psu.edu
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Main campus Website: www.psu.edu
