DISCOVER Partnership

The DISCOVER Partnership, spearheaded by the CEC, is a business and education partnership committed to creating programs that educate residents and young people about the career opportunities available in Elk and Cameron Counties. The partnership is aimed at helping students “DISCOVER” what the region has to offer and plans programs that form connections between students, local companies and communities. 

Examples of programs and activities include:
Company Tours, Guest Speakers in the Classroom, Mock Interviews, Job Shadow Coordination, Job Fair, Career Fair, Work Based Learning Opportunities, Career Exploration and Awareness, Career Advisement Services, Educator in the Workplace Events.

The DISCOVER Partnership and CEC are excited to offer additional programs in the coming year. 
For questions about the DISCOVER Partnership visit www.discoverpartnership.org or contact the CEC at 814-781-3437

Parent-Teen Workshops

College 101: College application process and Financial Aid
August 31; TBA. Held at the St. Marys Public Library
 To register contact the library at 814-834-6141

FAFSA Completion: Step-by-step assistance in completing FAFSA
November 1; 3:00pm - 5:00pm or 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Held at the CEC. Please note: You must have your FAFSA ID & 2016 income tax
                                                                                 
Elk and Cameron Counties Regional Financial Aid Night: Learn about Financial Aid programs and how the applications are processed and reviewed. November 6; 6:30pm. Held at the St. Marys Area High School Auditorium

College Scholarship Workshop: The importance of applying for
scholarships; tips to find scholarships; Local scholarship opportunities; How to write a scholarship essay and student experiences
January 9, 2018; 6:00pm. Location TBA
For more information or to register contact the CEC at
814-834-3437