This course is offered through the Professional and Secondary Education Department of East Stroudsburg University, and presents public relations as a comprehensive concept of interpretation for the public schools.  Tenets, means, and agencies to produce increased social understanding and appreciation of the educational function among school personnel and the general public are discussed.

This course is taught by Joe Martin and is being held at the Coudersport office of PCEC on Fridays 5 - 10 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., March 2, 3, 30, 31, May 4 and May 5.

ServSafe is a 15-hour certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation.  The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed & breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).

Day/Dates: Monday, March 12 and 19

Times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Port Allegany

Instructor: Rick Kralj

Cost: $175 per person (includes book, study guide and exam)

To register:

Call toll free: 877-489-1398

or

Online: www.extension.psu.edu

Non-profit, volunteer-run groups that prepare food to be served or sold to the public must be sure that the food is safe and of high quality.  Participants in this workshop will learn up-to-date methods for safely handling and preparing food for large groups.  The workshop is appropriate for non-profit food providers such as churches, fire companies, schools and civic groups.

Day/Date: Monday, March 12

Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Port Allegany

Instructor: Rick Kralj

Cost: $12 per person

To register, click here

Clarion Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) First Step Workshop

The First Step: How to Start and Finance Your Business

This monthly seminar provides an overview on steps to start a business along with an in-depth look at a business plan.  Topics include business registrations, licenses, business structures, taxation, research tools, and what to expect in financing your business. 

Topics:

-Guidelines on how to finance your business

-What to consider before starting a business

-License and tax information

-Regulations governing a business

-How and why to prepare a business plan

-Other resources you can use to help you plan and succeed

Date: March 13

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: PCEC Coudersport

To register:

Online - web.clarion.edu/sbdc/

Toll free at 877-292-1843 or 814-393-2060

ServSafe is a 15-hour certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed & breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).

Day/Dates: Monday, March 12 and 19

Times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Port Allegany

Instructor: Rick Kralj

Cost: $175 per person (includes book, study guide and exam)

To register:

Call toll free: 877-489-1398

or

Online: www.extension.psu.edu

This course is designed to raise the safety awareness of electrical maintenance personnel on all levels by examining electrical hazards and the proper methods used to avoid them.  Key topics include: Understanding OSHA, NFPA and their functions in the workplace, Electrical Hazards, Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, Grouding, Overcurrent protection, testing and measuring devices, practical and safe troubleshooting methods, and guidelines for safe equipment installation.

Days/Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, March 20 and 22

Times: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Port Allegany

Instructor: Steve Quelet

Cost: $200 per person

To register, click here

This hands-on course will provide you with an introduction to welding including, Stick, TIG and MIG Welding, and cutting using Oxy Acetylene and Plasma Cutters.  You will also learn about the basics of importance of welding safety, welding terms and definitions, and common welding defects and how to avoid them.

Days/Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 20 - April 24

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Port Allegany

Instructor: Mike Williams

Cost: $400 per person

To register, click here

This 50-hour course prepares students to function effectively in many of the administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry. Medical administrative assistant, medical secretary, and medical records clerk are all positions in great demand. The program covers import background information on medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, medical ethics, customer service and legal aspects. The program is intended to provide students with a well-rounded introduction to medical administration so that a student can gan the necessary skills required to obtain a medical administration position in the health care field.

Days/Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 13 - May 1

Time: 6 - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Coudersport

Cost: $999 per participant, includes all program materials

To register, click here

This course is designed to raise the safety awareness of electrical maintenance personnel on all levels by examining electrical hazards and the proper methods used to avoid them.  Key topics include: Understanding OSHA, NFPA, and their functions in the workplace, Electrical Hazards, Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, Grounding, Overcurrent protection, testing and measuring devices, practical and safe troubleshooting methods, and guidelines for safe equipment installation.

Days/Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, March 20 and 22

Times: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Port Allegany

Instructor: Steve Quelet

Course Fee: $200 per person

To register, click here

Picasa is a free, downloadable photo-editing software from Google.  We will learn how to improve your photographs using Picasa adjustments on laptops provided in the classroom.  Afterward you may download to your home computer.  However, you are welcome to bring your personal laptop to this class (WiFi available).

Day/Date: Thursday, March 22

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Location: Port Allegany

Instructor: Curt Weinhold

Cost: $35 per person

To register, click here

This hands-on course will provide you with an introduction to welding including, Stick, TIG and MIG Welding, and cutting using Oxy Acetylene and Plasma Cutters. You will also learn about the basics of importance of welding safety, welding terms and definitions, and common welding defects and how to avoid them.

Days/Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 20 - April 24

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Port Allegany

Instructor: Mike Williams

Cost: $400 per person

To register, click here

This 50-hour course prepares students to function effectively in many of the administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry. Medical administrative assistant, medical secretary, and medical records clerk are all positions in great demand. The program covers import background information on medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, medical ethics, customer service and legal aspects. The program is intended to provide students with a well-rounded introduction to medical administration so that a student can gan the necessary skills required to obtain a medical administration position in the health care field.

Days/Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 13 - May 1

Time: 6 - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Coudersport

Cost: $999 per participant, includes all program materials

To register, click here