University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
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Foundations of Grant Writing This engaging hands-on series focuses on the skills required for selling the project and writing a winning grant. topics will include "Where's the Money': Finding funding at the local, regional, state and federal levels from private and ublic sources; "Building Relationships": Selling your project to potential partners; and "Parts ad Pieces": Discounting typical grants and learning how to write with precision and power. You are encouraged to bring in a past or current grants you are working on. You will work with a grant consultant with 35 years experience. 2 Sessions Tuesday, August 8 and Thursday August 10: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, $99, At the St. Mary's Center For more information call the CEC at 814-781-3437 or by email or call Pitt Bradford Continuing Education Department at 814-362-5198, PITT-Bradford 800-872-1787 option 2, or email ServSafe Certification The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture regulations require the food service establishments employ at least one certified supervisory employee who has completed and passed an approved certification course. This ServSafe course, which meets that regulation, is for both new certifications and re-certifications of ServSafe. If your certification has expired, you will need to take the full course and exam. 2 Sessions Tuesday, August 22 and 29: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, $199, At the St. Mary's Center Registration Deadline: 8/14 For more information call the CEC at 814-781-3437 or by email or call Pitt Bradford Continuing Education Department at 814-362-5198, PITT-Bradford 800-872-1787 option 2, or email Supply Chain Excellence This course is designed for organizations that have challenges in managing inventory or between links in the suplly chain and want to learn the methods and techniques to achieve quantum leaps in Supply Chain performance and realize full company potential of growth and performance. You will be introduced the latest thinking in Supply Chain Management techniques that can have strategic implications for your organization in terms of inventory turns, availability, cash flow and company growth built on new supply-chain capabilities. Those who should attend are CEO's, presidents, CFO's, vice presidents of merchandising, marketing and sales, and supply chain, and supply chain managers. The fee includes light breakfast and lunch. Special Value Pricing: $350.00 for up to 4 employees Tuesday September 12; 8:00am - 5:00pm, $350.00, At the St. Mary's Center For more information call the CEC at 814-781-3437 or by email or call Pitt Bradford Continuing Education Department at 814-362-5198, PITT-Bradford 800-872-1787 option 2, or email Statistical Process Control This course will give you the basic concepts of statistics and the use of statistical techniques to manage and control processes. Designed to help personnel understand variation and the differences between inherent variation and special causes of variation, the course will focus on control charts and how to construct, interpret, and identify out-of-control conditions along with the actions necessary to maintain process control. In addition, you will learn the different sources of variation, measurement variation and techniques to identify and reduce variability. You will apply the principles to hands-on in-class exercises to reinforce learning. Fridays: September 22, 29 October 6; 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, $299, At the St. Mary's Center For more information call the CEC at 814-781-3437 or by email or call Pitt Bradford Continuing Education Department at 814-362-5198, PITT-Bradford 800-872-1787 option 2, or email Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis Learn the basic concepts of problem solving and root cause analysis. By the end of this course you will: understand the PDCA process and how it is used to define the problem, analyze the problem, develop a plan to fix the problem, and implement the solution and conduct proper follow-up. The course will focus on the 5W2H process for problem investigation, use of cause and effect diagrams, 5-Why techniques, and how to determine root cause and to develop permanent countermeasures that address the root cause. Learn the different sources of variation and how to use cause and effect logic to validate the problem analysis was done properly. You will apply the principles to hands-on exercises to reinforce learning. Who should attend: Engineers, Operators, Supervisors, and Managers. Fridays: September 22, 29 October 6; 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, $299, at the St. Mary's Center For more information call the CEC at 814-781-3437 or by email or call Pitt Bradford Continuing Education Department at 814-362-5198, PITT-Bradford 800-872-1787 option 2, or email The Power of Public Speaking Don’t let fear stop your career. Do you tremble at the thought of speaking to a group? Panic when asked to do a presentation at work? Failure to communicate effectively is a major cause of stifled career growth. This interactive class is your chance to conquer your fright and project your personal power. You will develop increased confidence by learning how to organize your thoughts and communicate in a way that informs, educates, persuades and inspires. You will learn how to organize a presentation, conquer nervous habits, work your audience, use your voice, refine your body language and much more. June 22, 2017; 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. $55, at the St. Mary's Center For more information call the CEC at 814-781-3437 or by email or call Pitt Bradford Continuing Education Department at 814-362-5198, PITT-Bradford 800-872-1787 option 2, or email Violent Workplace Emergencies- The Active Shooter Bradford – Warren – St. Marys Unfortunately, violent workplace emergencies are happening around the country every day. Is your business prepared? Have you thought of your company’s risk and liability in an event such as this? If you think this can’t happen to you, you’re wrong. This course is designed to help businesses prevent, prepare for and react to a violent emergency at the workplace. Steps in identifying and mitigating risk, action planning, policy review and incident response protocol will be discussed along with additional table-top exercises. October 20, 2017; 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. $55 at the St. Mary's Center For more information call the CEC at 814-781-3437 or by email or call Pitt Bradford Continuing Education Department at 814-362-5198, PITT-Bradford 800-872-1787 option 2, or email Pharmacy Technician Program - PITT Bradford This comprehensive 50-hour program will prepare you to work as a pharmacy technician and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. You will learn pharmacy and medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands-on labs you will receive dosage calculations, drug classifications, the top “200 drugs,” I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, handling sterile products, total parental nutrition (TPN) dispensing prescriptions, controlling inventory, and billing and reimbursements. M/W, October 23 through December 13, (no class 11/ 23) 6:00pm - 9:00pm. $1199 (textbook is included) PLEASE NOTE you can choose to take your PTCB exam here at the CEC. We are a Pearson VUE Testing Center. For more information call the CEC at 814-781-3437 or by email or call Pitt Bradford Continuing Education Department at 814-362-5198, PITT-Bradford 800-872-1787 option 2, or email
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