Matt sits down with Nick Krasa, Supervisor of Vocational Education, to explore the Corry Area School District’s career and technical education programs. They discuss workforce trends in Corry and Erie County, the district’s diverse vocational offerings, and how programs like early childhood education help address local employment challenges.

Matt introduces the podcast by reflecting on a past conversation with Chris Norris from Revox Media before welcoming this month’s guest, Assistant Director Kat DiVittorio. Their discussion covers Kat’s work at the Corry Higher Education Council, her experience in the Jefferson Civic Leadership Academy, the group project her cohort is presenting, and her participation in the Raimy Fellowship, including details on where and when people can hear her presentation.

In this podcast episode, host Matt Platz, Executive Director of the Corry Higher Education Council,  interviews Christopher Norris, owner of Revox Media, discussing the company's creation and the significance of capturing clients' stories through media. They also reflect on a successful collaboration from the previous year and provide information on how listeners can connect with Revox Media to share their own narratives.

This month: Dr. Matthew Platz discusses the Corry Area United Fund with Executive Director Tina Freeman and Vice President of their board, Chad Walters. Hear about how the Corry Area United Fund works to improve lives in the community.

This month: Matthew Platz welcomes Steve Krivonak, Development Director with the JAM Team Foundation.  They discuss how a lack of affordable child care affects certain adults from entering the workforce & what their organization is doing to combat that issue.  Learn more about the JAM Team Foundation's mission at https://jamteam.org/.

For their October '24 podcast episode, Matthew Platz welcomes Bradley Calleja to the program.  Bradley is the Executive Director of the Linden Pointe Development Corporation.  Matt and Bradley discuss the PA Cybersecurity Center & other topics.  Visit https://www.hermitage.net/452/LindenPointe-Innovative-Business-Campus to learn more about the Linden Pointe Development Corporation. 

For their September '24 episode of the Website Wednesday Podcast: Matthew Platz welcomes Bob Williams.  Bob is the Executive Director of the Corry Redevelopment Authority, and discusses his first six months on the job.

This month: Matthew Platz chats with Dr. Kyle C. Kopko, Executive Director at the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.  The Center for Rural Pennsylvania is a bipartisan, bicameral legislative agency that serves as a resource for rural policy within the Pennsylvania General Assembly.  You can find out more information about their initiatives at: https://www.rural.pa.gov. 

The Corry Higher Education Council offers a wide array of programs for the local community to take advantage of.  Hear about some of of those programs, as Matthew Platz welcomes the Hi-Ed's Program Coordinator - Kara Dahl into this month's edition of their Podcast.   

For the June '24 edition of their Website Wednesday Podcast: Matthew Platz welcomes Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) of the 4th Legislative District.  The 4th Legislative District includes the City of Corry, and several townships & boroughs throughout Erie County.