Education Program
Current Opportunities
Nurturing Future-ready communities
The Greater Latrobe Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce provides educational programming to local school districts, chamber members, small business owners, and the community at large. Your contributions will assist our chamber team in providing free or low-cost programs and workshops throughout the year. Many small businesses do not have the support or access to ongoing education and updated training that is necessary to keep their businesses healthy, competitive, and thriving. The chamber is an essential partner to the business community and is invested in the growth and financial stability of the Greater Latrobe region.
Contributions may be designated for school district or business education, or for general educational programming.
Programs Offered
DIRECTIONS CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM
Designed to help students understand that the decisions they make today can make a significant impact on future education, career and potential income. Chamber volunteers conduct an overview program that explores various jobs and the types of training or education required. Instead of perpetuating the old hierarchy of going to college to make the most money, the program has recently been re-designed to incorporate the diverse opportunities, challenges, and career choices of the 21st century.
DAYS OF ECONOMIC UNDERSTANDING
This program is conducted for high school students by area business and industry leaders to teach the principles of creating an idea and marketing to a target audience. Students are responsible for the design and presentation of a complete marketing presentation-print, television and radio.
INTERVIEW WORKSHOPS AND CAREER DAYS
Students have the opportunity to meet with professional career representatives to discuss specific aspects of their profession. Interview Workshops allow students to practice their communication skills through actual mock interviews with local employers. These programs are held in the spring and fall semesters at our local school districts.
ECONOMIC EXCHANGE DAY
This full day program is conducted in the spring for high school economics students. A main project is identified to study and subject matter experts from a variety of fields present information and data pertinent to the case study.
Students have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions of the guest speakers before presenting their summaries at the end of the day. This exercise teaches the students how multiple disciplines work together to complete large scale community projects.
CHAMBER UNIVERSITY
Chamber University is a quarterly event that is designed to provide our chamber businesses the tools necessary to thrive and be successful. Attendees receive continuing education credits upon completion.