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A nonprofit organization working to advance the interests of PA’s 15 #CommunityColleges. Retweets, follows and likes are not endorsements. #PANeedsCommColl

 Harrisburg, PA
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Joined July 2009
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Congratulations to Bucks County Community College alumna Lynda Gene Rymond on being named the 50th Bucks County Poet Laureate! Lynda’s work was chosen from 90 entries in PA’s longest-running competition. A wonderful testament to the creative community nurtured at Bucks!
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Join the free celebration: Sat, Nov 14 @ 1 PM Tyler Hall, Newtown Campus Featured Readers: Lynda Gene Rymond; 2025 Poet Laureate Madeline Marriott; preliminary judge Michelle Messina Reale & runners-up Kevin Kaiser, Natalie Mera Ford, and Camille Norvaisas.
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20 years of honoring those who served. 🇺🇸 @CCBCedu invites veterans & the community to the 20th Annual Veterans Salute Breakfast: RSVP by Oct 30: [email protected] | 724-480-3554
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Community colleges just train law enforcement & are also places of deep reflection and honor. This week, @HACC_edu held a ceremony adding Lt William D Lebo, Ofcr Andrew W Duarte, Det Mark E Baker, Det Sgt Cody M Becker & Det Isaiah D Emenheiser to the PA Police Officers Memorial.
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For cadets, this memorial is a powerful reminder of the true weight and commitment of wearing the badge. We remember their sacrifice, stand with their families, and reaffirm our duty to prepare those who follow. (Photos: Philip Snavely, Law Enf Dir, Public Service School)
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Extraordinary staff members are the heartbeat of our community colleges. Congrats to Dr. Barbara Zaborowski of Penn Highlands Community College on being named a 2026 "Window Keeper" by PA Humanities! Thanks for opening doors to new perspectives: pennhighlands.edu/about/news…
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Learning by doing! From campus bistros to industry partnerships, PA's community colleges are bridging the skills gap and building Pennsylvania’s workforce. Check out how @ConnectWCCC's culinary program gives students real-world edge: triblive.com/local/westmorel…
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Colleges are community anchors. Proud to see @RACC_edu and President Dr. Susan Looney honored by @HelpingHarvest for their incredible dedication to fighting food insecurity in Berks County! Read more: bctv.org/2026/10/12/helping-…
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Community colleges do more than educate—they enrich local quality of life! At @BC3edu, the 1-mile Shaffer Walking Trail offers a place to jog, walk, and stay active. Proof that our campuses are true community anchors. Read more: butlereagle.com/20261002/tra…
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Cybersecurity threats are rising, and PA community colleges are training the digital heroes needed to fight back. Check out how @CCBCedu is preparing students for high-demand, high-wage tech careers right here in Pennsylvania: cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video…
Cybersecurity students at Community College of Beaver County are learning how to become cyber heroes

Cybersecurity students at Community College of Beaver County are learning how to become cyber heroes

As online threats continue to evolve, Community College of Beaver County is helping students turn curiosity into careers and preparing the next generation to protect us in the digital age.

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24 hours. 70+ simulated emergencies. Nonstop readiness. This weekend, Westmoreland County Community College hosts #Endure24 Ops at their Public Safety Training Center! Responders face 24hrs of scenarios in structural firefighting, technical rescue, EMS, & vehicle extrication.
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PA’s community colleges are proud to power the frontline of emergency preparedness across the Commonwealth, training the firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics who keep our communities safe. Best of luck to all participating crews!
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In Sept 1966, the first students arrived at @BC3edu —PA’s first community college west of Harrisburg. 60 years & 27,500+ credit students later, BC3 is celebrating its milestone Founders Day! For 60 yrs, PA community colleges & local communities have grown together.
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Congrats, @bc3edu Pioneers!
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Community colleges offer the FULL college experience! Congrats to member college @RACC_edu on the exciting @MillerCenterRACC 2026-27 season! Arts & culture are vital to education, and RACC delivers world-class entertainment right on campus. Details: bctv.org/2026/09/22/miller-c…
Miller Center for the Arts Announces Exciting 2026-27 Season - BCTV

Miller Center for the Arts Announces Exciting 2026-27 Season - BCTV

The Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College is bringing another exciting season of live entertainment to downtown Reading, with a diverse lineup featuring music, comedy, dance,...

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Across Pennsylvania, community colleges are stepping up to meet critical workforce needs. Congrats to @HACC_info on securing a $60K grant from Dauphin County’s Opioid Remediation program to train Certified Recovery Specialists! Read more: bit.ly/4hyqUNi
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The Shapiro Administration has invested over $25M across 14 PA community colleges for key capital projects & campus renovations. Modern facilities = stronger workforce pipelines. Thank you @GovernorShapiro! pa.gov/agencies/education/ne…
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"AI is here to stay." As colleges shift toward teaching AI literacy, regional educators are showing how students can use emerging tech ethically and effectively. triblive.com/local/regional/… 🧵1/4
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The real career advantage comes from using AI for feedback while keeping critical thinking, judgment, and discernment 100% human-driven. 3/4
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PACCC is proud to support our member institutions like @CCAC - and the 14 other PA community colleges - as they train students for current and future workplace tools—building tech literacy paired with unshakeable human skills. 4/4
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