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Personal care home administrator virtual training begins Feb. 23

In a continuing effort to offer training relevant to the area workforce needs, Penn State DuBois Continuing and Community Education will again offer the Personal Care Home Administrator Training program virtually through Zoom beginning in February. The 100-hour program will prepare graduates to enter a career in administration of long-term personal care facilities.
LaunchBox Director Brad Lashinsky is available to help business owners navigate the CARES grant application.

LB Grant Assistance

LaunchBox Director Brad Lashinsky is available to help business owners navigate the CARES grant application at the North Central PA LaunchBox at 2 East Long Avenue, Suite 120 in DuBois. Lashinsky can be reached to schedule an appointment at [email protected] or 814-375-4704.

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University urges COVID-19 testing for students prior to returning home

In preparation for the departure from campuses after in-person instruction ends on Nov. 20, Penn State has announced an aggressive fall departure plan offering all students COVID-19 testing, at no cost to students. Penn State is partnering with Vault Health for departure testing, which will be conducted either in person at predetermined testing sites on certain campuses or via self-administered test kits. Students can now book their appointment to receive an administered test or to pick up a self-test by using the Return Home Event on the Penn State Go App or by visiting virusinfo.psu.edu/departure-testing.
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Rock Ethics seeks nominations for Stand Up Awards

The Rock Ethics Institute is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Stand Up Awards. Any faculty, staff, student or community member may nominate undergraduate students in any major from any campus for a Stand Up Award, which recognizes Penn State undergraduates who have demonstrated ethical leadership by "standing up" for a cause, idea or belief.