Somerset Center offers free Workshop on Customer Service & Sales

The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Somerset Center will be hosting a free workshop this upcoming Wednesday, October 5th, for business professionals and companies looking to enter new markets and wanting to improve customer satisfaction. This workshop, entitled Brain-Based Customer Service and Sales, will take place from 9 to 10:30am (with registration and refreshments at 8am) in the Community Room of Founder’s Hall, at 6022 Glades Pike, Somerset.

This workshop, led by John Moore of Moore Power Sales Vision, will dive into the science that reveals how the brain makes decisions, and will highlight how many customer relations and sales strategies are not aligned with the brain. It will help individuals discover how the brain decides what to buy and from whom, and participants will gain an understanding of what it takes to connect with a customer to address individual, ongoing needs and expectations.

As an added bonus, there will be a special presentation before the workshop from 8:30 to 9am on the WEDnetPA State Funding Program. This portion will cover the basics of funding to train employees on a wide range of topics and eligibility criteria.

For additional information or to register for this free workshop, please contact Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Workforce Development and Continuing Education at 814.262.3815 or continuinged@pennhighlands.edu.

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Fall Open House scheduled for October 20th

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will be hosting a college-wide open house in October on Thursday, October 20th. The open house will begin at 6pm at each of our five locations: Blair, Ebensburg, Huntingdon, Richland, and Somerset.

Individuals that attend will learn about Penn Highlands and its opportunities, including degree programs and coursework, transfer options, and options for continuing education. Information on student life, including clubs and activities, and financial assistance will also be presented by College representatives. As an added bonus, prospective students will be eligible to win a 2017/2018 tuition voucher, good for a $250 discount, if they complete a survey while in attendance.

The agenda for our fall open house is as follows:

• 6 – 6:10pm: Welcome & Registration
• 6:10 – 6:40pm: Meet the Faculty
• 6:40 – 7:05pm: Financing College
• 7:05 – 7:30pm: Admissions & the Student Experience (with Current Students)

Penn Highlands has been serving community members with quality and affordable academic options for over 20 years. To learn more, stop by our open house at one of our facilities:

• Blair Center
  Logan Valley Mall (Next to Macy’s)
  5580 Goods Lane, Altoona, PA 16602
  814.201.2700 | blair@pennhighlands.edu

• Ebensburg Center
  881 Hills Plaza Drive, Suite 450, Ebensburg, PA 15931
  814.471.0010 | ebensburg@pennhighlands.edu

• Huntingdon Center
  6311 Margy Drive, Huntingdon, PA 16652
  814.643.6200 | huntingdon@pennhighlands.edu

• Richland Campus
  101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA 15904
  814.262.6446 | admissions@pennhighlands.edu

• Somerset Center
  Somerset County Education Center
  6024 Glades Pike, Suite 210, Somerset, PA 15501
  814.443.2500 | somerset@pennhighlands.edu

For additional information, contact any of the College’s locations directly or call us toll-free at 1.888.385.PEAK.

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Fall Employer Panel Session set for October; designed to help Students prepare for Success

On Wednesday, October 5th, the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Career Services Center will host a panel of employers for Penn Highlands’ students and community to learn from. This panel session, titled “What Do Employers Really Want,” will be held in the LGI room of the Workforce Education Center, from 12 to 12:50pm, on the College’s Richland Campus.

During this interactive panel session with employers, attendees will have the opportunity to hear first-hand from these employers about the types of skills and values they seek in job candidates.

Four professionals from the following companies will be participating in the panel: Alternative Community Resource Program (ACRP), Conemaugh Health System, Sargent’s Personnel Agency, and Somerset County Children and Youth Services.

The panel session will be moderated by Robert Mainhart, Adjunct Faculty at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. In addition to hearing about the qualities that employers seek, students will get to learn more about each of the local businesses from its respective representative. Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions and talk with employer representatives.

The College’s Career Services Center is devoted to helping current students and alumni find success beyond the classroom in our region. For additional information or to inquire about reserving a seat, please contact the Career Services Center at 814.262.3850 or CareerServices@pennhighlands.edu.

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College Foundation holding Fundraising Event to support creation of Holtzman Memorial Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation is hosting its fall fundraising event, Corks & Kegs, on Thursday, October 6th at the Richland Campus Café from 5-7pm. Proceeds from this event will support the creation of the Kathy Holtzman Memorial Scholarship.

As a former Cambria County Commissioner and member of the College’s Board of Trustees, Ms. Holtzman was an integral part in the development of the community college from its inception through our 20th anniversary.  Entertainment will be provided by Jazz In Your Face, while beer and wine selections will be offered by Tulune’s Southside Saloon and B&L Wine Cellars.  Heavy hors d’ oeuvres and ticket auctions make this a fun evening spent with coworkers, family, and friends.

Contact the College’s Foundation at 814.262.6499 or click here for details and to register.

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