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The workplace is continuously changing. There are new regulations, new demands, a younger, more diverse workforce, and new technologies. Continuing Education at Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers many services to area companies to help you develop your workforce and your competitive advantage.

Our programs are taught by professors and instructors from Penn State as well as experts from private industry to provide a balance of current academic research with real-world professional work experience.

A sampling of businesses and industries we serve includes manufacturing, healthcare, government, logistics and transportation, energy, warehousing and distribution, business and financial services, food processing, information technology, retail, non-profit organizations, and more. We can provide customized training programs, credit programming, or credit and non-credit certificate programs in the workplace to help you meet your workforce development goals.

Get started... contact us today at 570-675-9253 or [email protected] and our staff will welcome the opportunity to meet with you to learn about your programming needs and discuss your educational interests.


Funding Opportunities

A variety of sources exist to provide financial underwriting for training activities that enhance the skills of individuals employed in organizations located in Pennsylvania.

The Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education staff work with employers to access and facilitate the administration of this funding between your organization and the funding provider. Funding is available for basic and entry-level skills for new employees, and for employees who require more advanced skill upgrades.

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44 University Drive
Dallas, PA 18612
phone: (570) 675-9253
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We offer qual­ity pro­gram­ming to sup­port the evol­ving work­force de­vel­op­ment needs of com­panies. We can provide cus­to­mized train­ing pro­grams, for-credit courses, and credit and non-credit cer­ti­fi­cate pro­grams in the work­place.
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Located on a scenic estate just 13 miles from Wilkes-Barre, Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers four-year baccalaureate degree programs, two-year associate degree programs, and a wide range of professional develop­ment oppor­tunities. Our small classes encourage close inter­action with professors who are committed to helping you be successful.
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