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Mount Aloysius College Expands Facility

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Mount Aloysius College broke ground on Friday, December 2 for the college’s future Learning Center for Health Science and Technology. The project will modernize and expand the college’s health science programs. It is expected to be completed in the fall of 2018.
To read the full article from the Tribune Democrat, click the link.
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Greenway and Trail Hub Planning Project

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Vision 2025 and Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership are accepting proposals for a one-time contract to perform professional consulting services! These services involve the preparation of planning documents for a proposed greenway and trail hub along Main Street in downtown Johnstown.
Goals include expanding recreation opportunities, celebrating cultural and historic heritage, bolstering economic development, increasing pedestrian and bicyclist mobility and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Interested consultants should visit our website.
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IMMEDIATE MACHINISTS OPENING!

Electromet Corporation (located in Richland Twp., Johnstown PA) is recruiting for individuals who have the following qualifications:

 

Machinist:

  • Operate standard machine tools to perform a variety of machining operations on work of a repetitive nature involving close tolerances.
  • Operate machine tool controls so as to machine a variety of parts. Primary duties are that of producing parts, but also may perform related bench work.
  • Set ups will be expected as skill and knowledge increase

EDUCATION OR TRADE KNOWLEDGE: General math skills with higher levels a plus. Basic skills to interpret drawings and an understanding of precision measuring instruments and their use.

EXPERIENCE: 1 to 2 years PREFERRED but not required.  Knowledge of basic machining a PLUS. 

See the attachment for additional details and resume submission.  

If you have questions, please contact Debi Balog, JARI Workforce Development Director at or call 814-262-8366. 

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“Financing Your Business in 1, 2, 3” a Success!

The Somerset County Commissioners and JARI hosted the Financing Your Business in 1, 2, 3 seminar on November 16, 2016 at the Somerset Country Club.

Attendees learned about the financial opportunities available from the SBA, St. Francis SBDC, SCEDC, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ), SBA Microloan Program, JARI Growth Fund, the Progress Fund, Southern Alleghenies Loan Programs and SBA 504 Program.

Thank you to our event sponsors: Wessel & Company, Ameriserv, Somerset Trust, SCEDC and The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on the various financing options available, please contact Michele Clapper, VP of Economic Development at (814) 262-8368 or via e-mail at .
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Learn About Apprenticeships

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If you are interested in establishing an apprenticeship program in your company, please join us for a “how to” information session on Wednesday, November 30. The session will be held from 9 AM to 11 AM at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Workforce Education Center located at 101 Community College Way, Richland Campus.
Stuart Bass, Executive Director and John Tkach, Director of Projects from Keystone Development Partnership will be presenting. The session is part of the second annual National Apprenticeship Week.
“The goal of the National Apprenticeship Week is to educate businesses and leaders about the importance of Apprenticeship programs and how they can improve productivity and profitability, standardize training, reduce turnover, receive tax credits and more. These programs can lead to great jobs that also help positively impact our economy,” said Stuart Bass.
The session is open to all employers (large or small), at no cost. For more information, please click here. If you are interested in attending the session, please RSVP to Debi Balog, JARI Workforce Development Director at or by calling 814-262-8366.
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Learn How to Prevent Shoulder, Back and Neck Injuries

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Members of the JARI Manufacturing Consortium invite you to join them for a “mini” workshop on Preventing Neck, Shoulder and Back Injuries on a Manufacturing Floor.  The content will be applicable to a general audience as well.  The workshop presenter is Brian Dillon, DPT, Facility Director/Staff Physical Therapist, PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services.  The workshop will be offered at the Manufacturing Consortium meeting at 8:00 am on November 8 at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Workforce Education Center, Richland Campus (101 Community College Way).  There is no cost to attend.  Click here for the meeting agenda.

If you are interested in attending the workshop and learning more about the manufacturing consortium, please contact Debi Balog at 814-262-8366 or e-mail at
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Vision 2025 Consultant Receives Business Recognition

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Ryan Kieta, a consultant who provides community development services to JARI for the Vision 2025 initiative, has been named to Pennsylvania Business Central’s 2016 Class of Foremost Under Forty in the October edition of Pennsylvania Business Central.
Editor Spencer Myers summarized the honor by writing, “Each honoree was selected by our editorial board for their grit and determination to keep growing in their chosen field… The selection committee based its final selections on nominees who have made a positive impact on the Central Pennsylvania business community by consistently moving their business forward, adapting to major changes in their personal and professional life and giving back to the community through volunteering or mentoring.”
 “JARI is very proud of the quality work that Ryan is producing and appreciates the recognition from the PA Business Central”, said Linda Thomson, President, JARI.
For more, visit the PA Business Central website.
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Financing Your Business in 1, 2, 3!

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The Somerset County Commissioners and JARI will be hosting a financing seminar on Wednesday, November 16, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Somerset Country Club. Attendees will learn about different financing options.
For more information and registration details, please click here. Please RSVP by Friday, November 11th to reserve your seat
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2016 Youth Conference Success!

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JARI and the Human Resources Association of the Alleghenies (HRAA), hosted the 5th Annual Youth Professional Development Conference on Thursday, October 13th at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center. Roughly 130 students from 11 different school districts attended the conference for a chance to connect with local entrepreneurs and business leaders to discuss career choices and employment opportunities.
Keynote speaker, Earl Springer, corporate manager for employee programs, Sheetz Inc, opened the conference with a presentation on how to make a great first impression in job interviews. He also provided information on the history of the Sheetz corporation and 400 different types of careers that Sheetz has to offer.
For more information on the Youth Conference, please contact Debi Balog at (814) 262-8366 or via e-mail .
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API Hosts Fall Government Business Development Forum

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Roboteam’s MTGR stole the show once again at the Fall Government Business Development Forum (GBDF) hosted by API in Windber. Attendees heard from Nick Miller, API Director of Materials and Planning, about their products and services, including their recent partnership with Roboteam. Miller mentioned they are always looking for local suppliers and encouraged companies to reach out if interested in doing business with API. Carl Sax, representing BCL Manufacturing, spoke about the relationship they have with API. A tour followed the brief presentations where attendees walked through various sections of the business, including the MTGR production room. JARI PTAC thanks API for hosting the forum.
Government contracting is more than the Department of Defense (DoD), even if the end product is a DoD product. Contractor and subcontractors can contribute a wide variety of products and services to the government.