The Center for Business Development and Community Outreach

The Center for Business Development and Community Outreach at Penn State Scranton provides continuing education, professional development and career advancement resources in response to the region’s educational and professional development needs.

Our team at Penn State serves students, working professionals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and community organizations by providing summer camps, workshops, professionally relevant courses, certificate programs and customized corporate training opportunities. 

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Career and Professional Development

Gain a competitive advantage through career and professional development.

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Youth Programs

Penn State Scranton offers a variety of programs for children and young adults. Every summer we offer camps where children can learn, have fun and make friends. We also offer SAT Exam test prep courses every spring and fall. 

We also have Dual Enrollment for qualifying high school juniors and seniors.

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Industry Focused Courses and Credentials

Certifications can improve your employment opportunities.

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Certificate Programs

Penn State Scranton credit* and non-credit certificate programs are designed to enhance the skills of those already employed.

Credit

Non-credit

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Corporate Training Programs

Penn State Scranton offers a variety of corporate training programs for companies and organizations.

 

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Community Outreach & Business Development

Penn State Scranton's Center for Business Development and Community Outreach brings together the needs and resources of both the community and Penn State University.