Community Report (2019-2020)

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In 2019-2020, Penn Highlands Community College introduced two certificate programs: SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ADDICTION TECHNICIAN. This 18-credit program prepares graduates for a rewarding career in the varied field of addiction treatment. Students learn about the effects that substance abuse and chemical dependency have on society. SUSTAINABLE HYDROPONIC AGRICULTURE & RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. This 28-credit program covers traditional agribusiness and the emerging field of controlled environment agriculture. Graduates will learn skills that include the new medical marijuana production industry that has entered Pennsylvania.

growth in blair Our Blair Center has experienced very rapid growth in terms of credits sold over the past five years. From 2015 through 2019, we have seen a 77% increase in credits sold in the fall semester and 158% in the spring semester. Blair offers a wide variety of in-person and online program options. For a full list and details, visit our website: www.pennhighlands.edu/blair.

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