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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.

  • AutoCAD Training
  • Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
  • Professional Development for Educators
  • Professional Engineer Exam Reviews
  • Spanish in the Workplace
  • Workshops and Seminars
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Industry Focused Courses and Credentials

Certifications can improve your employment opportunities.

  • APICS/ASCM Certification Prep Programs
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources Management (SHRM)
  • Real Estate 
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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

  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP)* 
  • Introduction to Business Management*
  • Introduction to Corporate Communication*
  • Nursing Management* 
  • Supply Chain Management* 

Non-credit

  • Building Systems - Design & Construction Certificate
  • Integrated Digital Marketing
  • Logistics and Operations Management Certificate
  • Project Management Certificate Program
  • Spanish for the Medical Professional
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Corporate Training Programs

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

  • Customized Training Programs
  • Functional Manager Program
  • Leadership Development Series
  • Organization-Wide Training Program

 

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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. 

  • Environmental Credit Courses for High School Students
  • Nittany Cub Summer Camps
  • SAT Exam Prep

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

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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.

  • Community Outreach
  • Diversity Circles
  • Entrepreneur and Small Business Development
  • Family Business Alliance
  • Scranton Launchbox
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Office Location: Engineering Building, Suite 101
Phone: (570) 963-2600
 
John C. Drake
Center Director
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Jo Ann Durdan
Education Program Specialist
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Allison Karpinski
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