Month: May 2025

Penn Highlands Community College Calls Local Employers to Submit Listings for 2025–2026 Directory

Posted on by Jules Slater

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College’s 2025–2026 Employer Directory is underway. This free directory is an annual hard copy and online listing of employers interested in Penn Highlands’ students for job and internship needs.

It’s a very popular and well-used resource by students, as it is particularly helpful as they explore careers and seek to identify potential employment.

Employers may list, free of charge, position, internship, and job shadow descriptions along with contact information. Most employers choose to list the typical types of positions they hire for, and the information can be for present or future opportunities.

If you are interested in joining this free directory, please send the following information by Monday, June 9th:

  • Organization Name
  • Contact Person with Email
  • Address and Phone Number/Fax
  • Website
  • Job Position Types
  • Internship/Job Shadowing Information
    (Please indicate if you allow job shadowing and/or internships.)

Please send your information to:
Benjamin Mostoller
bmostoller2@pennhighlands.edu

Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee of Local #23 Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers of the Central Pennsylvania Area will accept applications for apprenticeships

Posted on by Jules Slater

The Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (JATC) of Local #23 Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers of the Central Pennsylvania Area will be accepting applications for consideration for admission to apprenticeship in the Insulators and Allied Workers Trade.

Interested applicants of legal working age must complete a JATC application and take an aptitude test on the day of applying. Applicants should be prepared to present personal and trade reference documents, and a copy of their birth certificate, social security card, valid driver’s license if applicable, high school diploma or GED, and grade transcripts.

Applicants can apply on Monday, June 16, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at 8926 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA 17028.

JATC states that “recruitment selection, employment and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination of race, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Selected apprentices will be required to participate in classroom training in Grantville, PA, and on the job training at job sites located in any of the following PA counties: Adams, Berks, Centre, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Mifflin, Northampton, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, and York.

For additional information, contact John Fritz, Training Director at JATC, at 717-930-0922.

Volunteer for IRONMAN 70.3 Happy Valley 2025

Posted on by Jules Slater

Volunteer registration has just expanded for the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Whether you’re a long-time IRONMAN fan or brand new to the scene, volunteering is a rewarding and fun way to be part of the excitement. You’ll get a front-row seat to the action, cheer on determined athletes, and play a critical role in bringing this race to life. Bring your friends, family, or coworkers, or come solo and make new connections—no experience is necessary. Volunteering is a great way to spend the day outdoors and show your Happy Valley pride.

Volunteering on the Bike and Run Courses

Help hydrate and energize athletes by volunteering at an aid station on the bike course or run course—including several key spots right on Penn State’s campus.

Bike Aid Stations:

  • Beach Creek Ave. (Between T383 & Ben Ave)
  • Nittany Valley True Value Hardware
  • Lower Brush Valley Rd & Black Hawk Rd.

Run Aid Stations:

  • Curtin Road (across from tennis courts and Wagner Building)
  • Curtin Road (between Kern Building and Irvin Hall)
  • Pollock Road (in front of the Millennium Science Complex)
  • Parking lot south of West Deck (next to West Campus Chiller)
  • Pollock Road & Henderson Drive (between McAllister Building and Davey Lab)
  • Hastings Road (by Football Family Friendly Lot and Lasch Football Building)
  • Commuter Drive

Register here: https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=89218

Support Your Cause Through The IRONMAN Foundation

Is your organization making a difference in our community? The IRONMAN Foundation wants to help fuel your mission! By volunteering at the race, your nonprofit or community group could be eligible for grant funding to support your impactful work.

Eligibility:

Grants are available to:

  • Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Other community organizations aligned with charitable missions

Funding is awarded based on how your organization’s goals match the IRONMAN Foundation’s commitment to supporting athletics, community, education, health, and more.

Learn more and apply here: https://secure.ironmanfoundation.org/np/clients/ironmanfoundation/customobjectdata.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&&webFormId=2

Big Spring Spirits Tasting Room at Scholar Hotel State College Unveils New Outdoor Patio Experience

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STATE COLLEGE, PA – Scholar Hotels and Big Spring Spirits are proud to announce the grand opening this Memorial Day Weekend of a brand-new outdoor patio space at the Big Spring Spirits Tasting Room at Scholar Hotel in downtown State College. This addition offers guests a vibrant new way to enjoy Big Spring’s award-winning cocktails and hospitality in an al fresco setting.


The new outdoor space, located in the front entrance courtyard of the hotel, brings together thoughtful design and downtown energy—creating a casual, yet elevated experience for hotel guests, visitors, and locals alike. Outfitted with comfortable lounge furniture and table service, the space is perfect for sipping cocktails, gathering with friends, or unwinding after a day in Happy Valley.


“The addition of this outdoor space reflects our ongoing commitment to creating memorable, community-focused environments for our guests,” said Ronald Balle, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Scholar Hotels. “The combination of Big Spring Spirits’ unique cocktail offerings and our newly expanded footprint downtown allows us to enhance the overall experience of staying or visiting the Scholar Hotel.”


The new patio extends the immersive tasting room experience Big Spring Spirits first brought to the Scholar in 2024. Guests can now enjoy a full menu of handcrafted cocktails—featuring Big Spring’s locally sourced, sustainably produced spirits—as well as spirit tastings and cocktail flights, all while taking in the downtown ambiance under the open sky.


“We’re thrilled to be able to offer our guests another way to enjoy our cocktails and hospitality,” said Jose Felix, General Manager of Scholar Hotel. “There’s something about sipping a locally made drink outside, surrounded by the energy of downtown, that just feels right.”


The Scholar Hotel State College is located in the historic Glennland Building and is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. It features standard and extended-stay guest rooms and over 4,000 square feet of meeting space.

FULTON BANK INVESTS $3,000 TO SUPPORT MISSION TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT IN CENTRAL PA

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Image Attached: Shown left to right: Leslie Temple, Fulton Bank; and Lauren Bryson, Focus Central PA Chair

Milton, PA – Fulton Bank made a commitment to invest $3,000 in Focus Central Pennsylvania for 2025 to support their mission to attract investment that cultivates economic growth in Central Pennsylvania! This mission work drives smart regional economic growth by marketing the region to attract quality investment projects that cultivate economic growth. Recognizing the mission investment in the photo is Leslie Temple, SVP Market Leader/Business Development for Fulton Bank and Lauren Bryson, Executive Director of Focus Central PA.

“Fulton Bank is honored to invest and support efforts that contribute to creating economic growth and opportunity for the communities we serve. We are proud to partner with Focus Central PA to support its vital mission to attract investment to Central PA.” said Leslie Temple, Fulton Bank’s Senior Vice President Market Leader/Business Development.

Fulton Bank was established in 1882 and strives to deliver the best banking experience for their customers. As a part of Fulton Financial Corporation, a $25 billion financial services holding company, Fulton Bank offers a broad array of financial products and services in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Fulton Bank offers convenience in neighborhoods across the region through over 220 financial centers and specialty offices and almost 300 ATMs. https://www.fultonbank.com/

Focus Central Pennsylvania is part of a committed team in the region that is driving economic growth for communities in Centre, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Union, Snyder, and Mifflin Counties.  Focus Central Pennsylvania proactively connects with site location consultants and companies looking to expand.  This work helps our communities become an even greater place to live and work.