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Merakey Pennsylvania

Amanda Yingling

2879 Everett Road
East Freedom, PA 16637

(814) 696-3390

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Member Since 2017

Salon Professional Academy

Kim Hofer

415 D Orchard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

(814) 944-4494

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The only Academy in the State of Pennsylvania recognized by Redken for excellence in education. The Salon Professional Academy offers programs that teach not only the latest techniques but also proven business strategies. This well-rounded education prepares students for a long-term future in the industry.

Member Since 2013

South Hills School of Business & Technology

Barb Seeger

Altoona Campus, 508 58th Street
Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 944-6134

Fax (814) 944-4684

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Post-secondary business and technology school serving the Alleghenies. Award Associate in Specialized Business and Associate in Specialized Technology degrees as well as diplomas. Programs of study at the Altoona Branch Campus include Business, Healthcare, Criminal Justice and Technology. Financial aid available for those who qualify. Maintain a high level of educational standards producing graduates that are well-prepared for jobs in the community and able to meet the challenges of the future.

Member Since 2001

Great Commission Schools

Jennifer McConnell

1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 942-9710

Fax (814) 942-7147

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Member Since 2018

Spring Cove School District

Betsy A. Baker Ed.D.

1100 E. Main Street
Roaring Spring, PA 16673

(814) 224-5124

Fax (814) 224-5516

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The Spring Cove School District is located in southern Blair County, approximately fifteen miles south of Altoona, in the area known as Morrisons Cove. Encompassing 98.6 square miles, the population was last counted at 13,442. Enrollment is approximately 1,900, and the district employs about 250 people.

Member Since 1992

Tyrone Area School District

Leslie Estep

701 Clay Avenue
Tyrone, PA 16686

(814) 684-0710

Fax (814) 684-2678

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The Tyrone Area School District has a mission to offer progressive educational opportunities that empower students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Located in northern Blair County, the district features an elementary school (810 students in PreK3, PreK4 through grade 4), middle school (544 students in grades 5-8) and high school (572 students in grades 9-12). The district was honored to be selected in December 2007 and in December 2009 through the U.S. News and World Report magazine assessment as being among America’s Best High Schools, based upon overall student achievement, academic performance of disadvantaged students, and college readiness. For more information: Dr. William N. Miller, superintendent of schools 814-684-0710 www.tyrone.k12.pa.us

Member Since 2000

Begin With Us Child Care & Preschool, Inc.

Jolie Cover

703 Grant Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 941-0606 (814) 515-1044

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Begin With Us Child Care and Preschool, highest rated STAR 4 program, provides premier quality care and early education with structured programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and school age children, including summer camp. Open from 6:30am to 11:30pm, meals provided. Enrichment lessons including ballet, gymnastics, piano, martial arts, baton, computers.

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Member Since 2002

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8

Dr. Thomas A. Butler Ph.D.

4500 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 940-0223

Fax (814) 949-0984

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Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 was established by an Act of the Pennsylvania Legislature on July 1, 1971. The Intermediate Unit 8 is part of the public school system of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 was created as part of an educational network of 29 Intermediate Units providing services to the 501 local public school districts, career and technology centers, recognized non-public schools and the state department of education. Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is compromised of 35 public school districts, 72 non-public schools and 5 vo-techs. Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 employs a total of 534 people; 340 employees are considered full-time.

Member Since 2010

Bellwood-Antis School District

Edward DiSabato

300 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617

(814) 742-2271 (814) 742-2270

Fax (814) 742-9049

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The Bellwood-Antis School District is a rural district located in Blair County. The district population, which includes students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, is approximately 1400. Class sizes are relatively small with approximately 18 to 24 children in each elementary classroom and approximately 25 in fourth through twelfth grade classrooms.

Member Since 2002

Altoona Area School District

Paula Foreman

1415 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 946-8424

Fax (814) 946-8565

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The Altoona Area School District is a full community partner that is ISO-9001 certified. A comprehensive K-12 curriculum is just one reason why Standard and Poor's listed Altoona Area as an "Outperforming School District" for four consecutive years.

Member Since 1996

Bishop Guilfoyle Academy

Joseph Adams

2400 Pleasant Valley Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 944-4014

Fax (814) 944-8695

Bishop Guilfoyle High School offers a pre-collegiate, career-focused Catholic Education on a drug free campus. All religious denominations are welcome. Transportation is available from surrounding school districts and State College. Curriculum includes AP, dual enrollment course, and articulation agreements with local universities. Tuition assistance is available.

Member Since 1994

Williamsburg Community School District

Lisa Murgas

515 West Third Street
Williamsburg, PA 16693

(814) 832-2125

Fax (814) 832-3657

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Member Since 2004

Bun Air Corporation

Mrs. Jennifer DeLong

697 Belden Road
Bedford, PA 15522

(814) 623-8171

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Member Since 2015

Innovative Technologies, Inc.

Timothy Rea

815 N. Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

(814) 695-8252

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Member Since 2016

Global Power Line Academy, Inc.

Carmen Bilek

Blue Knob All Seasons Resort
1424 Overland Pass
Claysburg, PA 16625

(877) 885-0623

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Power line contractors and utility companies are facing a severe shortage of line workers to fill their future needs. So GPLA has designed and developed a program to meet the needs for teaching the basic skills and fundamentals on which the whole trade is built.

Member Since 2017

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.

Jonathan Wolf

270 Lakemont Park Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 940-0407

Fax (814) 940-0618

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Drug & Alcohol Treatment Centers

Member Since 1999

Central PA Digital Learning Foundation

Dr. Malynda Maurer

5580 Goods Lane
Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 682-5258

Fax (814) 702-0433

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CPDLF is a K-12 public online cyber charter school for learners (students) in the state of PA. We are excited to partner with our learners and their families in this important work of learning! All of us here at CPDLF are committed to three important principles: Connecting Engaging and Empowering!

Member Since 2019

Claysburg-Kimmel School District

Dena Burket

531 Bedford Street
Claysburg, PA 16625

(814) 239-5141

Fax (814) 239-5896

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Member Since 1995

Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown

Matt Stever

2713 W. Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601-1720

(814) 695-5579

Fax (814) 695-8894

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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown serves 94,000 Roman Catholics throughout Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset Counties. The Diocese is home to 89 parishes, 20 Catholic elementary schools and four independent Catholic high schools.

Member Since 2011

Altoona Beauty School, Inc.

Linzi Biesinger

1528 Valley View Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 942-3141

Fax (814) 943-5188

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Licensed and accredited private Career School educating students to the highest level in their chosen field of Cosmetology, Nail Technician, Electrology, Esthetician, or Teacher Training. We are a Dermalogica partner school and a Sassoon Connection School, providing over fifty years of quality education to our students.

Member Since 1994

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

Eric Palmer

1500 Fourth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 946-8450

Fax (814) 946-8351

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Member Since 1985

Arrows Christian Academy

Theron Glenny

1220 12th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

(814) 201-2454

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Member Since 2022

Grier School

Marlene Halbedl

2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686

(814) 684-3000

Fax (814) 684-2177

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Grier School is a girls’ boarding and day school for located South of Tyrone. Founded in 1853, Grier is a community in which girls become emboldened, engaged, and poised for the future, ensuring students enjoy a balanced life and personify our motto: “Sound minds in sound bodies.” The school’s 300 students achieve a balance of analytical thinking and creative expression due to the wide variety of courses in the curriculum, which range from college preparatory to 20+ Advanced Placement (AP), and in the school’s Signature Programs in the visual and performing arts and the equestrian program. The purposeful balance in Grier’s offerings ensures students graduate with technical knowledge in STEM and broad skills developed in the humanities, such as the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems.

Member Since 2010

Hollidaysburg Area School District

Darren McLaurin

405 Clark Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

(814) 695-7431

Member Since 1989

Mount Aloysius College

John N. McKeegan

7373 Admiral Peary Highway
Cresson, PA 16630-1999

(814) 886-4131

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Member Since 1974

Penn Mont Academy

Andrea Okonak

131 Holliday Hills Drive
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

(814) 696-8801

Fax (814) 696-5893

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Penn-Mont Academy, founded in 1961, is a private, non-profit, Montessori school serving approximately 250 students ages 18 months through 12 years. In addition to the school year, Camp Montessori is offered for 9 weeks during the summer. Before and Aftercare programs are available for those enrolled in our programs. With the main campus located in Hollidaysburg, Penn-Mont also operates a satellite facility, with a Preschool and Kindergarten (ages 3-6) classroom on the campus of Penn State Altoona. Financial assistance is available. Penn-Mont Academy is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education's State Board of Private Academic Schools, the Pennsylvania State Department of Human Services, and is accredited by the Middle States Association of College and Schools and the American Montessori Society (AMS). Penn-Mont Academy provides a Montessori learning environment that will educate the whole child, prepare independent life-long learners, and inspire global citizenship. Educate. Prepare. Inspire. For more information: Andrea Okonak, Head of School (814) 696-8801 E-mail: info@pennmontacademy.com pennmontacademy.com

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Member Since 1993

Junior Achievement of Western PA

Jennifer Knepper

416 Main Street, Suite 300
Johnstown, PA 15901

(814) 266-2125

Fax (814) 269-4884

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Junior Achievement of Western PA is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers - all working together to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. JA's hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people throughout Blair County.

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Member Since 1996

Moore Power Sales, Affiliate of Sandler Training

John Moore

3900 Industrial Park Dr., Suite 7
Altoona, PA 16602

(814) 944-0828

Fax (814) 946-0157

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MoorePowerSalesVision is an organization focused on Sales Development combined with Talent Management. They are sales development experts and affiliates of Sandler Training, The Objective Management Group and other world wide providers of sales, Sales management and Leadership evaluations and training. The purpose of MoorePower is to Help our regional businesses compete world wide and still enjoy the quality of life in our region.

Member Since 1995

Penn State Altoona

Dr. Ron W Darbeau

3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601-3760

(814) 949-5000

Fax (814) 949-5011

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Penn State Altoona offers 21 baccalaureate degrees and 6 associate degrees that can be completed at Altoona, more than 160 Penn State majors that can be started here and completed at another Penn State location, an array of continuing education programs, residential life, and varsity athletics.

Member Since 1939

Penn State Altoona Continuing Education

Debra Flaig

1431 12th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

(814) 949-5535

Fax (814) 949-5314

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Member Since 2003

Penn State Extension, Blair County Office

Julie Price

266 Aviation Way
Martinsburg, PA 16662

(814) 940-5989

Fax (814) 614-4391

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Penn State Extension in Blair County gives local residents easy access to the resources and expertise of the Pennsylvania State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, cooperative extension educators deliver unbiased, research-based information to Blair County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics including water quality, agricultural production, food safety, gardening, entomology, and natural gas leasing. To find out how we can help you, browse our website at http://extension.psu.edu/blair or contact us by email at BlairExt@psu.edu or phone (814) 940-5989.

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Member Since 1999

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Steve Nunez

101 Community College Way
Johnstown, PA 15904

(814) 262-6400

Fax (814) 269-9700

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Pennsylvania Highlands provides high-quality education in a supportive environment. We offer affordable access to a wide range of degree options to assist you in reaching your educational, career, and personal goals. Classes are offered in day, evening, and distance (online and telecourse) formats.

Member Since 2003

Saint Francis University

Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D.

PO Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940

(814) 472-3000 (814) 472-3001

Fax (814) 472-3003

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Member Since 1969