Corporate and Continuing Education

Area employers have expressed a need for employee training in basic management and team leadership. Based upon input from these employers, Bloomsburg University has worked with The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce to develop a five-session Management and Leadership Certificate Program. The program is open and applicable to all types and sizes of employer.

Detailed Information

For program information, contact Jennifer Williams at 570-389-4004.

The internet now provides adult learners with the opportunity to "attend" classes without leaving the comfort of their living rooms or offices! In partnership with Ed2Go, BU's Corporate and Continuing Education division now offers hundreds of affordable, high quality, noncredit on-line courses on a variety of topics relevant to your personal and professional life. To participate in online study, you'll need a computer with internet access, an email address, and specific program software if required for the course.

Experience the latest educational technology using interactive, richly illustrated Web-friendly versions of your lessons, quizzes, and assignments. You'll be able to complete all course work, view progress reports, and interact with the instructor and other students using nothing more than your computer and a Web browser. Each six-week course consists of 12 lessons, two each week. In most cases, textbooks are not required. An online orientation program walks you through the whole process.

• These courses are especially convenient for those with work, school, or childcare commitments; physical disabilities; limited access to transportation; or other circumstances that make it difficult to participate in a traditional classroom setting. If you're a single parent, a convalescent confined to home, a retiree with a passion for learning, a worker seeking a promotion or new career, or someone who simply enjoys learning new things, online noncredit courses may fit nicely into your educational plans.
• Check out our current course offerings at www.ed2go.com
• Online Career Certificate Program - open for immediate enrollment at careertraining.ed2go.com

Registration is easy! Call 570-389-4004 for details and payment options.

Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania

Visit www.wednetpa.com for additional information or to download the Company Guidelines.

Created by the Department of Community and Economic Development, the WEDnetPA grant program provides funding to qualified employers to help cover the cost of training for new and incumbent employees. This allows companies across the Commonwealth to keep their employees’ skills current and relevant and maintain a competitive edge in both national and global markets.

Eligible businesses work with a regional partner to access funding and seek reimbursement for training expenses. Bloomsburg University is one of the certified partners involved in the administration of this state-wide training initiative.

There is NO application fee, and NO matching funds requirement for WEDnetPA!

What types of training are covered by WEDnetPA?

Examples of Eligible Training Topics (not all inclusive):

 

Business Operations:

• Customer Service

• Human Resources

• Leadership

• Math

• Problem Solving
 

Computer Operations:

•       Database Software

•       Electronic Medical Records

•       Presentation Software

•       Spreadsheets

•       Word Processing

 

Machine Operations and Maintenance:

•       Hydraulics

•       Industrial Electricity

•       Motor Controls

•       Pneumatics
 

Manufacturing Fundamentals:

•       Basic and Industrial Electricity

•       Blueprint and Schematic Reading

•       Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

•       Machine Setup

•       Soldering

•       Tooling and Grinding

•       Welding

 

Manufacturing Technology:

•       3D Printing

•       CAD, CAM, CNC, PLC

•       Electronics

•       Rapid Prototyping

•       Robotics
 

Product and Process Control:

•       Continuous Improvement

•       Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

•       Internal Auditor

•       ISO 9000+

•       Kaizen

•       Lean Enterprise

•       Lean Manufacturing

•       Non-destructive Testing (NDT)

•       Project Management

•       Quality Assurance

•       Root Cause Analysis

•       Six Sigma

•       Statistics

•       Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

•       Total Quality Management (TQM)

 

Software Implementation:

•       Coding/Programming

•       E-Commerce

•       Information Security

•       Network Administration

•       SCRUM

•       Software Engineering

•       Website Design and Development

 

Health and Science Applications:

•       Biology

•       Chemistry

•       Infection Control

•       Nursing

•       Phlebotomy

•       Physics

 

 Workplace Behavior Skills:

•       Communications

•       Diversity

•       Drug and Alcohol Abuse

•       Sexual Harassment

•       Teamwork

 

 Workplace Health and Safety:

•       Active Shooter

•       ARC Flash

•       Blood-borne Pathogens

•       Confined Space

•       Driver Safety

•       Electrical Safety

•       Fall Protection

•       Fire Safety

•       First Aid, CPR, AED

•       Food Safety

•       Forklift Safety

•       Hazardous Materials Handling

•       Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

•       OSHA

•       Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

•       Workplace Violence

 

Where does the training take place, and what training methods are used?

You choose your training vendor, training method, and training location. Training events can take place at a training vendor site, at your business location, or online, and can be instructor-led in a classroom, a webinar, a conference, online, or in-house using employee trainers.

 

Is my company eligible to apply for a WEDnetPA grant?

It’s easy to determine if your company qualifies for funding. First, determine if you meet the following general qualifications:

Employer Qualifications

·       Your business is based in Pennsylvania or you have a significant presence in the state

·       You are NOT a point-of-sale retail business, gaming establishment, training vendor, employment agency, government agency, government-owned facility, education or other nonprofit entity

·       Regardless of company, any training that directly supports or is specifically related to the use, growth, distribution or enhancement of marijuana is not eligible

Employee Qualifications

·       Employees are residents of Pennsylvania and employed in Pennsylvania

·       Employees must earn at least $12 per hour, excluding full-time benefits

·       Employees must be in permanent, full-time positions and eligible for full-time benefits

·       All permanent, full-time employees are eligible regardless of job title or company size

Training Qualifications

Training must be skill building training for current job, advancement, or promotion.  Each training session must be a minimum of 30 minutes in length. 

Company orientation and on-the-job training are not eligible for reimbursement.

Regardless of company, any training that directly supports or is specifically related to the use, growth, distribution or enhancement of marijuana is not eligible.

One application required with max reimbursement funding of $2,000 per employee and $100,000 per company total per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). 

 

It looks like my company qualifies. How do I apply for funding?

If your company and employees meet all of the qualifications listed above, then applying for WEDnetPA funding is fast and easy.

If you’re a new company who has never received funding before, your first step is to complete and submit the online Training Inquiry form. You can only apply for funding through a certified WEDnetPA Partner; you can choose your partner at the bottom of the Inquiry form. Your Partner will review your Inquiry before proceeding with the application process.

If your company has applied for and received funding in prior years, log in to ISAAC at https://isaac.wednetpa.com/. From your company dashboard, you can check your funding history and submit an inquiry for the current year.

If your Inquiry is approved for funding, you will be asked to read and sign a Memorandum of Agreement and submit a proposed Training Plan. Your WEDnetPA Partner can assist you with this process.

Once your application is approved and funded, your grant award and the invoicing and reimbursement process will be managed through an online portal called ISAAC (Information Sharing, Administration and Analysis Center).

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For additional detailed information related to the WEDnetPA grant program, and to view or download the Company Guidelines, visit www.wednetpa.com.

For assistance in applying for funding, identifying training vendors, or assessing your training needs, contact Jennifer Williams, Certified WEDnetPA Partner, at 570-389-4004 or jwilliam@bloomu.edu.

Bloomsburg University's Corporate and Continuing Education professional trainers can assess workforce needs to assist companies in improving work processes with customized training and consulting services.

Customized Job Training

BU assists regional businesses through economic development in seeking funding under the statewide Customized Job Training (CJT) grant program administered by Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

WEDnet PA

As one of the statewide WEDnetPA partners, Bloomsburg University can assist companies in seeking FREE training dollars to meet the company's ongoing training needs.

Workforce Development

BU's Corporate and Continuing Education specializes in assessing training needs of the regional workforce and working with companies to customize training programs that are responsive to the development of their incumbent workforce. The division offers corporate training initiatives and two specialized grant programs administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development — Customized Job Training grants and WEDnetPA.

Harrisburg Area

Bloomsburg University offers for-credit classes and degree completion programs at both the Dixon University Center and Harrisburg Area Community College. Both locations are conveniently located near all major highways.

Dixon University Center

Located along Harrisburg's riverfront, Dixon University Center is foremost an academic center, providing area residents the advantages of both public and private institutions.

Bloomsburg University is excited about being part of this consortium and offers academic programming to all students especially adult students online, in the evenings and on weekends. Dixon University Center is a cultural resource, a testing ground for new technology, and a community gathering place.

Harrisburg Area Community College

For 50 years Harrisburg Area Community College has provided an accessible and affordable higher educational opportunity for the areas students. It has been true to its Mission to "provide educational and cultural opportunities to the community we serve" and it is clear that HACC is transforming lives in a positive way.

Bloomsburg University is proud to be able to partner with HACC, Pennsylvania's first and largest community college, in offering degree completion programs at HACC’s Harrisburg Campus.

Programs Offered

Degree Completion in:

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership

Lehigh Valley Area

Bloomsburg University offers for-credit classes and degree completion programs on the main campuses of both the Lehigh Carbon Community College and Northampton Community College. Both locations are conveniently located near all major highways.

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Founded in 1966, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) serves students from Lehigh, Carbon, Schuylkill and surrounding counties. Its main campus is located on a beautiful 153-acre campus in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, about ten miles north of the greater Allentown area.

Lehigh Carbon Community College serves the community by providing high quality education that is affordable and accessible and it promotes academic excellence, student achievement, and support of diverse populations as a comprehensive community college.

Programs Offered Degree Completion

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership

Northampton Community College

For over 40 years, since its establishment in 1967, Northampton Community College has helped students of all ages to meet their educational goals. NCC main campus is located in Bethlehem Township.

NCC is committed to quality, affordable higher education, excellent teaching and accessibility. Realizing that students are the primary reason NCC exists, NCC seeks to provide excellent, accessible and comprehensive learning experiences.

Programs Offered Degree Completion

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership

For further information on BU’s academic agreements with these Community Colleges please view Dual Admission and Community College Articulation Agreements.

Train to become a professional truck driver through Bloomsburg University's certified CDL Driver Training program. The CDL programs include CDL Class A training in both full-time day classes, and part-time evening and weekend classes.

Our Computer Based Training (CBT) assists you in obtaining your Commercial Driver Permit with all endorsements. We offer lifetime job placement assistance to all graduates at no additional charge.

Contact us with any questions!

We offer several courses to meet the needs of any driver!

Comprehensive Tractor-Trailer Driver Basic: This is SAGE's "flagship" program. It is a comprehensive curriculum that provides the student with the substantial knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an entry-level over-the-road truck driver. The program consists of 150 hours of instruction (44 one-student-per-truck driving hours) conducted over 4-5 weeks. Meets the needs of students with no prior knowledge or experience in truck driving. Our most popular program!

Commercial Drivers License Essentials: The program objective is to provide students with essential knowledge and practical skills necessary to be qualified as an entry-level, supervised over-the-road or in-town driver of tractor-trailers, heavy duty trucks, dump trucks, and medium-sized delivery trucks. The CDL2150 is a program designed to provide tractor-trailer driving fundamentals to students who have minimal or no truck driving experience. The program includes classroom instruction, hands-on labs and independent study, and substantial behind-the-wheel driving time on a practice range and public roads.

Tractor-Trailer Driver Advanced: Appropriate for students who have some truck driving experience or training, but will not meet the standards required for a truck driving job. This "Advanced" program consists of 80 hours of instruction (30 driving hours) conducted over 2-3 weeks. Provides the student with basic knowledge and fundamental skills necessary to become an entry-level over-the-road or in-town truck driver.

Tractor-Trailer Driver Refresher: This "Refresher" program provides sufficient knowledge and skills to applicants with some prior experience to enable them to pass the written and practical portions of the CDL examination. The program also provides an excellent opportunity for those who have their CDL, but need to improve driving skills through focused, hands-on driver training. The concentrated program consists of 40 hours of instruction (20 driving hours) conducted over 1-2 weeks.

Prerequisites: You must take and pass a DOT Physical and Drug Test (contact staff for approved vendor), have a Driver License, have a Motor Vehicle Record free of major violations for the past 3 years, complete a Training Application and Admissions Interview.

Instructional Materials

• CDL Class A Prep Instructor's Manual
• SAGE Curriculum
• Tractor-Trailer Handbook/Workbook
• Overhead Projector
• Overheads for each lesson
• Videos
• Daily Log and recap materials
• Lab materials
• Video Player and Monitor

Student Materials

• Notebook and Pencils
• Driver's Logbook (provided)
• Trucker's Atlas (available for check-out)
• Tractor-Trailer Handbook (available for check-out)
• Handouts and Homework
• FMCSR Book (provided)
• Hazardous Material Handbook (available for check-out)
• Commercial Driver's Manual (available for check-out)
• Computer Based Training for Commercial Driver Permit

Straight Truck Class B Driver: Designed for those students who wish to obtain a Class B CDL license for "straight trucks," including delivery trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, waste trucks and concrete mixers. The program includes preparation for the CDL tests, and basic skills instruction completed in 40 hours.

Class B Driver with Passenger: Designed for those students who wish to obtain a Class B CDL license for passenger buses. The program includes preparation for the CDL tests, and basic skills instruction completed in 40 hours.

Prerequisites: You must take and pass a DOT Physical and Drug Test (contact staff for approved vendor), have a Driver License, have a Motor Vehicle Record free of major violations for the past 3 years, complete a Training Application and Admissions Interview.

Instructional Materials

• CDL Class A Prep Instructor's Manual
• SAGE Curriculum
• Tractor-Trailer Handbook/Workbook
• Overhead Projector
• Overheads for each lesson
• Videos
• Daily Log and recap materials
• Lab materials
• Video Player and Monitor

Student Materials

• Notebook and Pencils
• Driver's Logbook (provided)
• Trucker's Atlas (available for check-out)
• Tractor-Trailer Handbook (available for check-out)
• Handouts and Homework
• FMCSR Book (provided)
• Hazardous Material Handbook (available for check-out)
• Commercial Driver's Manual (available for check-out)
• Computer Based Training for Commercial Driver Permit