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Local Companies Host Career Services Industry Tours

The second round of industry tours for college representatives was held on September 29 with 6 “tourists” in attendance.  The tours are part of a collaborative project among colleges, JARI and the regional BASICS Committee.  The purpose of the project is to facilitate discussion between business and education regarding student internships, career opportunities and projects that provide real world work experience.

“We appreciate the time and eagerness of our local companies to collaborate in programs and services to better prepare our students and connect them to jobs and internships,” said Larry Brugh, Associate Dean of Career Services and Workforce Education at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.  “It’s extremely helpful for us to get a better understanding of the operations of local companies.”
A special thank you to the following companies who hosted the tours:  Alternative Community Resource Program (ACRP), Gautier Steel & Gautier Specialty Metals and RNDT, Inc.  The participating schools were Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, St. Francis University, Penn State Altoona, Juniata College and UPJ.
Additional tours will be held across the region on an ongoing basis.  If you are interested in hosting a tour, please contact Debi Balog via email at  or by calling 814.262.8366.
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Reserve Your Seat!

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The 14th Alleghenies Regional Safety Conference is fast approaching and you still have time to reserve your seat.  The Safety Conference Committee has once again worked hard to offer a fantastic line-up of workshops that will be of interest to any audience.
Join us at the conference on Tuesday, October 4 from 8:00am to 3:30pm.  Deadline for registration is Wednesday, September 28.
If you are interested in attending the conference, providing a sponsorship or exhibiting, please contact Debi Balog, JARI Workforce Director at  or by phone at (814) 262-8366.
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Announcing the 2016 Safety Conference Workshops

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The 14th Annual Alleghenies Regional Safety Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center, Johnstown, PA.
Participants will have the opportunity to visit the vendor booths and take part in the workshops that will be going on throughout the day.  The workshop topics are as follows:
Opening Session: Tom Churbak – HSE Solutions, LLC
“Engaging Employees in Safety/Marketing Your Safety Program”
Keynote Session: Deputy Secretary – Jennifer Smith – PA Department of Drug and Alcohol: Opioid Epidemic and Crime Impacting Our Communities
  1. Identifying and Addressing Warning Signs of Potential Workplace Violence – City of Johnstown Police Department Detective
  2. Lockdown Procedures for Office/Industrial Buildings – Department of Homeland Security
  3. Workplace Health & Wellness/Conemaugh Health Hospital
  4. OSHA updates to include common violations
  5. Addressing Repetitive Injuries – Workplace Health
  6. Driving in Bad Weather
  7. Electrical Safety NFPA70E

Closing Session: “Best Practices in Safety” Panel Discussion

*CEU certificates provided by Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
If you are interested in attending the conference, providing a sponsorship or exhibiting, please contact Debi Balog, JARI Workforce Director at  or by phone at (814) 262.8366.
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Doing Business with PennDOT

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Join the leaders of the Diverse Business Supportive Services Center at this free seminar. This workshop will provide attendees with tips and strategies for working with PennDOT and securing Pennsylvania state-funded contracts.

 

August 11, 2016

11 AM-12 PM

Sign-In begins at 10:45 AM

JARI Center for Business Development

160 JARI Drive,

Johnstown, PA 15904

 

The cost is free! Due to limited seating, pre-registration is required. Click here to register.

Contact Lenora Leasure, JARI PTAC Program Manager, for additional information. (814) 254-4022 or 

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Transitional Re-Entry Advisory Committee

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A Transitional Re-entry Advisory Committee (TRAC) has been formed to assist ex-offenders with successful re-entry into the community.  The committee is comprised of various non-profit partners, educational institutions, employers, law enforcement and community agencies.  The goal of the committee is to help individuals “stay on track” by improving their lives through education, employment, support services and a reduced rate of recidivism.  TRAC will hold a meeting at 10:00 am on July 26 at the Penn Traffic Building Conference Room located at 319 Washington Street, downtown.  The committee is inviting employers to participate to assist with providing job search advice and options for employment.  If you are interested in attending the meeting and/or becoming a member, please contact Debi Balog, Director, Workforce Development and TRAC Committee member at 814-262-8366 or via e-mail 

 

Click for the meeting agenda, speakers and mission statement.

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Two FREE Seminars in Johnstown on July 19th

Ben Franklin’s eMarketing Learning Center is on the road with its partners this month offering two highly sought after FREE workshops.

 

July 19, 2016

PA Highlands Community College

101 Community College Way

Workforce Education Center

Rm. A144

  • 10 a.m. – Noon    LinkedIn for Business Marketing
  • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.     What’s Working in Ecommerce Today

For more details and to sign up, click here. NOTE: You must register online in advance.

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SA Defense Industry Adjustment Initiative Training Programs

The JARI Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), in conjunction with the Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission and other regional development partners, with support of the Commonwealth of PA, are offering training to eligible businesses at no cost. This training is made possible through a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) grant to assist defense contractor’s transition into new markets.
The training is available to eligible businesses at no cost if a company representative successfully completes the training. Eligible businesses must reside within the six-county region of Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon or Somerset counties. Companies must have been or still be a registered DoD contractor. All training will be conducted in the Johnstown area and pre-registration is required. The upcoming training sessions are as follows:
  • Advanced Sales  – July 20, August 3, August 22, & September 12, 2016
  • Marketing & Communications Training (2.5 days)   – July 28, August 18, & September 22
  • International Emerging Markets – August 9, 2016

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate! Companies can register for one or all of the classes. Complete details can be found here.

Lenora Leasure
PTAC Program Manager
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Lunch & Learn: Creating the Perfect Elevator Pitch

Lunch & Learn:
Creating the Perfect Elevator Pitch
Thursday, July 7th, 2016

12 PM – 1:15 PM

JARI Center for Business Development
160 Jari Drive in Richland

Click here to view the flyer and registration.

Click here to view the full press release.

President of Prime Design Solutions, Brian Law, will share his expertise in developing a sales pitch that’s short enough to be delivered during an elevator ride. Attendees will learn to create a good overview of what your company has to offer, and how to concisely convey that information to potential clients.

The cost to register is $5 per person, and lunch will be provided. To register please return the attached registration form, visit www.jari.com and click on the calendar to access the registration forms, or contact Lauren Brewer at . Please register by Wednesday, July 6th. No shows and cancellations on the day of the event will be billed.

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Lunch and Learn: Marketing Panel

JARI PRESENTS: LUNCH & LEARN

Dr. Randy Frye (St. Francis University); Jean Solarczyk (Wessel & Company); Lori Baumgardner (1st Summit Bank); Ryan Gindlesperger (1st Team Advertising) will be answering questions and offering advice about marketing.

 

Thursday, June 23
JARI Center for Business Development
12:00 PM  – 1:15 PM

Click here to view the full press release.

 

Cost is $5 per person and lunch is provided. To register please click here for the registration form or contact Lauren Brewer at . Please register by Wednesday, June 22.