“Education and Training – Where, When, and How YOU Need It!”
The Keystone Community Education Council is a not-for-profit community education council funded largely by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to meet workforce development needs in Clarion, Crawford, Mercer, and Venango Counties and their surrounding areas. The Community Education Council’s role is that of an unbiased facilitator and broker of locally delivered education and training. In support of this role, the Keystone CEC-
- serves as a resource and clearinghouse for businesses and individuals seeking to access post-secondary education and training
- brokers academic agreements
- assists in needs assessment and curriculum development
- facilitates business partnerships and consortia
- coordinates training and
- markets course offerings.
NWPA Oil and Gas Hub
The Hub is a collaborative professional resource partnership that promotes regional expansion and development of the petro-chemical industry for the economic revitalization of Northwest PA and the surrounding areas.
Industry Certificates
Earn Industry Credentials and College Credits while acquiring in-demand skills.
Apprenticeships
ACT NOW to take advantage of this opportunity! INVEST IN YOUR PEOPLE! NEW Apprenticeship Program for Plastic Process Technicians Enrolling NOW, Funding Available!
Lumber Grading
The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) – Lumber Inspector Training is a 10-week class with 350 contact hours.
Customized Training
Update your employee’s skills with training – Where, When, and How YOU Need it! One-day workshops to certificate programs that carry college credits.
Entrepreneurship
Small Business Jump Start (SBJS) Now in Franklin and Meadville, plus a separate program for Veterans in Franklin.
NWPA Oil and Gas Hub
The Hub is a collaborative professional resource partnership that promotes regional expansion and development of the petro-chemical industry for the economic revitalization of Northwest PA and the surrounding areas.
Online Training
During this time when the majority of our businesses and agencies are working from home, Keystone Community Education Council is stepping up our Ed2go offerings so that employees can use this time to improve their skills.
Partnerships
KCEC has been actively involved in developing a strategic approach to the Workforce Development needs in the communities of the Northwest Region. The following illustrates [...]
Veteran Entrepreneur Series
Venango County Department of Veteran Affairs Announces this training series for veterans only!
More In Training…
Individual and Businesses
Manufacturing Certificates
Small Business Jump Start – Entrepreneurship