Penn State Behrend: Office of Community and Workforce Programs

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor all who have served in the military. We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and service. Have a safe Memorial Day weekend as we take time to reflect and remember.

There’s still time to register for these upcoming online courses!

Plastic Injection Mold Design Basics
June 1–4 and August 10–13
Live via Zoom | 8:00 a.m.–noon
Fee: $1,800

Injection-Molded Part Design Principles
June 8–10 and August 12–14
Live via Zoom | 8:00 a.m.–noon
Fee: $1,350

Upgrade your skills, sharpen your expertise, and learn directly from industry professionals—all without leaving your workspace.

Website: behrend.psu.edu/plastics
Email: [email protected]

Congratulations to Omayra and Travis from Caplugs on completing our Injection Molding Principles workshop this week at Penn State Behrend! 👏

This hands-on training combines classroom learning with real lab experience to build skills in injection molding basics, terminology, troubleshooting, and processing — giving participants the opportunity to learn by doing.

Thank you both for joining us at the Penn State Behrend: Plastics Training Academy!

Interested in advancing your plastics knowledge or training your team? Learn more about upcoming workshops through our website at behrend.psu.edu/plastics or by email at [email protected].

New skills don’t just build careers—they build stronger futures.

At the Office of Community and Workforce Programs (CWP) at Penn State Behrend, we help people and organizations turn that idea into action.

Whether it’s upskilling your team, reskilling for a changing industry, or earning a certificate that opens new doors, our programs are designed to be practical, hands-on, and directly tied to what employers actually need.

Through customized workforce training, professional development, continuing education, and our nationally accredited Penn State Behrend: Plastics Training Academy, we bring real-world learning to real-world challenges.

Because when people gain the right skills, businesses become stronger, careers move forward, and entire industries grow.

If you’re ready to invest in your workforce—or in yourself—CWP is here to help you take that next step. Visit our website for more details: behrend.psu.edu/cwp or email us with information: [email protected].

Congrats to Amy (Hitchings) Bridger, leader of our corporate engagement team and assistant dean for innovation and corporate strategy at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College on being named one of six recipients of the 2026 Faculty Scholar Medal for Outstanding Achievement.

This award highlights her contributions to scholarship and creative work — and the leadership she brings to our team!

Amy Bridger, assistant dean for innovation and corporate strategy at , is one of six recipients of the 2026 Faculty Scholar Medal for Outstanding Achievement. The award, established in 1980, recognizes scholarly or creative excellence represented by a single contribution or a series of contributions around a coherent theme.

AI is changing the way projects get done—are you keeping up?

Learn how to use AI to improve planning, decision-making, and team performance in this live, online course.

Leveraging AI in Project Management

Thursdays, April 14–May 5 6:00–8:30 p.m. (via Zoom)

Gain practical, real-world skills you can apply immediately—no deep technical background required.

$895 (includes materials)

Save $50 with early registration

Register today to join the session! behrend.psu.edu/cwp

Happy Easter from all of us at Penn State Behrend’s Community and Workforce Programs and the Penn State Behrend: Plastics Training Academy!

Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with renewal, growth, and time spent with those who matter most.

Here’s to a season of fresh starts and new opportunities ahead.

Ready to level up your skills?

Explore our upcoming programs during virtual information sessions happening over the next week!

• Project Management Certificate Program – Gain practical skills for planning, business, and leadership roles across industries.
• Leveraging AI in Project Management – Explore how AI can streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and boost team performance.

Don’t miss this chance to upskill and stay ahead!

Visit our website: behrend.psu.edu/cwp or email Ryan Parker, [email protected] with questions or to register for an upcoming info session!

Project Management Certificate Virtual Information Sessions

Join us live and remotely to learn more about advancing your career in project management!

Choose from any of the following dates:
📅 Wednesday, March 25 – 7:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, March 28 – 9:30 a.m.
📅 Tuesday, March 31 – 12:00 p.m.
📅 Wednesday, April 22 – 7:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, April 23 – 12:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, April 25 – 9:00 a.m.

The Project Management Certificate Program is a structured sequence of courses that prepare you for a career in planning and business fields.
This program opens doors to careers across marketing, financial services, IT, government, construction, and more.

🎓 Earn 84 educational PDUs toward the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential through the Project Management Institute.

🔗 Register now: behrend.psu.edu/cwp

📧 Questions? Contact: Ryan Parker – [email protected]

The Office of Community and Workforce Programs (CWP) at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, serves as a bridge between higher education and the community by delivering customized training, professional development, and outreach services tailored to industry and adult learners.

Through certificate courses, continuing education, corporate workshops, and our nationally accredited Penn State Behrend: Plastics Training Academy, our office equips individuals and businesses with practical, applied skills while fostering collaboration across academia and industry.

Learn more: behrend.psu.edu/cwp