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Continuing Education

Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Continuing Education program brings all the resources of a world-class, Big Ten, research-oriented university right into the northeast corner of Pennsylvania; we serve individuals, companies, and organizations in Luzerne, Wyoming, Bradford, and Sullivan counties. 

Continuing Education offers quality programming to support the workforce development needs of companies and the professional and personal development needs of individuals. In addition, we annually host summer youth camps, where school-age youth can expand their experiences by attending academic enrichment and athletic camps. We sponsor community events and offer personal enrichment courses. Programs are offered at convenient locations and times to serve organizations and individuals of all ages. We strive to be your partner of choice by providing superior customer service, establishing and maintaining satisfied relationships.  We Are Penn State!

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Working Professionals

At Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Continuing Education department we care about your future! We can help you prepare for a career change, obtain credentials needed for a promotion, or further your knowledge to stay at the top of your industry. Choose from non-credit training courses, programs to prepare you for professional certification, programs awarding Penn State credit or non-credit certificates, and graduate-level courses. Several programs are offered on a regular schedule, while others are offered as demand arises.

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Business and Industry

The workplace is continuously changing. There are new regulations, new demands, a younger, more diverse workforce, and new technologies in the workplace today. Continuing Education at Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers many services to area companies to help them develop their workforce and their competitive advantage. We can provide customized training programs, for-credit courses, or credit and non-credit certificate programs in the workplace to help you meet your workforce development goals.

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Youth and Teens

Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers a wide variety of development programs for youth. Students of all ages can enjoy an educational experience in a university setting. Programs are customized to offer each age group the appropriate mix of educational and fun activities. Our youth programs are high quality, interactive and taught by university-approved instructors. We look forward to seeing you on campus!

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Personal Enrichment

The Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education office offers personal interest programs that have an educational and cultural interest to the community.