Community and Workforce Programs

As part of one of the nation's most recognized universities, Penn State Behrend is uniquely qualified to provide educational and outreach services to business, industry, and the community through its Office of Community and Workforce Programs (CWP).

We offer training for non-traditional students, including professional development for workforce professionals, customizable corporate training for companies, continuing education credits, and workshops for the plastics industry.

Business and Industry Programs

We work closely with your organization to assess your needs, then develop and deliver customized training programs at your location or on our campus.

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Continuing Education Programs

Whether you want to launch a new career or upgrade your current skills, you need to be up-to-date on the latest trends. We offer continuing education courses in a number of disciplines—from Six Sigma methodologies to winemaking.

Plastics Training Academy

Nationally accredited plastics technology institution? Check. Face-to-face instruction by industry experts? Check. Hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art plastics laboratory? Check. Skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace? Check. From injection molding principles to DOE to part design principles, your processes can be enhanced through seminars offered by the Plastics Training Academy at Penn State Behrend.

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