After being laid off in 2001, Carol Holt enrolled in Penn State’s letters, arts, and sciences associate degree program. Since earning her associate degree, Carol has returned to Penn State to enroll in the bachelor of science degree program in security and risk analysis in the College of Information Sciences and Technology. “Going to college was a big step,” says Carol, a single mother of a teenage son. “Just take it one step at a time, and enjoy the journey.”
In 2002 the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed legislation to provide professional development assistance to persons who have faced career interruptions due to corporate job relocation (also known as “outsourcing”). Penn State Continuing Education, in cooperation with Pennsylvania CareerLink, is pleased to offer professional education to persons whose jobs have been outsourced.
As an important first step, individuals should contact their local CareerLink Office to begin the process, which includes determination of eligibility and identification of a training program. If you qualify for Trade Act Funding and/or Workforce Investment Act Funds and would like to discuss enrollment in one of our approved programs, please call our office to schedule an appointment with an adviser to develop your training plan.
Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership
Associate Degree in Business Administration
Associate Degree in Human Development and Family Studies
Associate Degree in Information Sciences and Technology
Associate Degree in Letters, Arts, and Sciences
Certificate in Information Sciences and Technology
Certificate in Web Programming
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