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Training the Workforce

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by Nancy Osborn

Are you or someone you know looking to start a career in trades?

This free course will help you get started. Yes, free! SEDA-COG has teamed up with SUN Tech through the Northumberland Whole Homes Repair Program to offer this training and help jumpstart careers—whether someone is new to the job market or looking for a career switch.

Space is limited, and applications are due by June 12, so contact SUN Area Technical Institute today! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx…

This Project was financed in part by a grant from the federal Department of Treasury, under the administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.

SEDA-COG MPO to Host Two Public Meetings on Electric Vehicle Community Charging Stations

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by Nancy Osborn

Lewisburg, PA– The SEDA-Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization (SEDA-COG MPO) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to sponsor two Electric Vehicle (EV) Community Charging Station public meetings.

These free meetings, conducted in conjunction with PennDOT’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, are intended to provide background and resources on EVs and EV programs. They are also designed to collect information on potential EV charging station locations in communities throughout the SEDA-COG MPO region.

The SEDA-COG MPO will potentially receive about $2 million through PennDOT’s NEVI program funds to support community charging infrastructure.

Businesses and residents are encouraged to attend! The same information will be presented at both meetings.

Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: Shamokin-Coal Township Library, 210 E. Independence St., Shamokin, PA
Event free, registration requested: https://bit.ly/scevreg

Or

Date: May 13, 2025
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Clinton County Community Center, 124 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven, PA
Event free, registration requested: https://bit.ly/scevreg

In addition to attending one of the in-person meetings, interested persons are encouraged to visit the program’s website, https://bit.ly/scevccp, to complete a survey and propose locations for potential charging station sites.

For more information, please contact SEDA-COG Senior Principal Transportation Planner Don Kiel at dkiel@seda-corg.org or at (570) 524-4491. Public participation is key to the development of the program. If anyone requires special assistance to complete the survey or would like a printed version, please contact Don Kiel.

The SEDA-COG Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the official transportation planning organization for eight (8) Central Pennsylvania Counties (Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union), as designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Digital Connectivity Technology Program Webinars

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by DNS Admin

The PBDA is hosting two webinars in anticipation of opening the second round of the Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP). Each webinar will provide an overview of the program, review FAQs, and will implement breakout sessions focusing on libraries, non-profits, workforce, and education. Each breakout session will include an awardee from Round One of the program who will provide background on their project and will highlight the key elements that contributed to their success.

You can find additional details for each webinar, including registration, by clicking the links below. Please note that content covered at each session will be the same, however, questions and dialogue may differ. PBDA will be recording these sessions to post as resources on our website.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Navigating International Markets: Free Business Seminar Hosted by SEDA-COG and Smeal College of Business

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Nancy Osborn

Lewisburg, PA– The SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) is proud to partner with Penn State Smeal College of Business, Center for Global Business Studies to bring you a great opportunity to network, learn, and have meaningful conversations centered around international business.

Date: April 17, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: 217 Business Building, Penn State

The event is free to attend but registration is required by Tuesday, April 1. To register, visit https://bit.ly/ConfApr17.

“The SEDA-COG Export Program is proud to once again partner with Penn State’s Smeal College of Business, Center for Global Business Studies,” stated Program Director Noelle Long. “Our past collaboration was highly successful, and we look forward to the insights and opportunities this year’s half-day program will bring.”

The conference, Navigating a Complex Global Business Environment, will look at federal resources, navigating ports, global supply chains, employment trends, and success stories.

Professor Terrence Guay, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, suggests “This is a great opportunity for Penn State’s Smeal College of Business and SEDA-COG to give back to the central Pennsylvania business community, and to highlight the College’s and SEDA-COG’s international business expertise.”

For more information or questions regarding the event, please contact Noelle at nlong@seda-cog.org or 570-412-4072.

SEDA-COG’s Export Development Program is the state’s Regional Export Network (REN) partner, providing export assistance throughout the 11 central counties of Pennsylvania. Export staff is ready to assist companies with technical assistance on various topics such as product compliance, export licensing, documentation, shipping, and much more. Since 2006, the Export Program has assisted 736 companies. One hundred and twelve companies have reported over $1.2 billion in export sales to 153 countries.