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| Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
| 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. |
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| Altoona Beauty School, Inc.
| 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 |
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| Grier School
| 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.
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| Penn Mont Academy
| 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 |
Member Since 1993 |
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| Junior Achievement of Western PA
| 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. |
Member Since 1996 |
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| 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 | | Send Email |  |
| 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 |
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| Penn State Altoona
| 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 |
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| Penn State Extension, Blair County Office
| 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. |
Member Since 1999 |
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| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
| 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 |
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| Salon Professional Academy
| 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 |
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| South Hills School of Business & Technology
| 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 |
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| Spring Cove School District
| 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. |
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| Tyrone Area School District
| 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
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Member Since 2000 |
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| Altoona Dance Theatre Company, Inc.
| Renee Staines | 210 East Plank Road, Suite 14
Altoona, PA 16602 | | (814) 940-1250 | | Send Email | |
| The Altoona Dance Theatre is dedicated to the exceptional teaching of classical ballet, as well as other forms of dance in a disciplined yet fun learning environment. The best of both worlds! We offer classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Modern, Mommy & Me, and Adult classes. Ages 2 and up. The ADTC is our pre-professional dance company who are regionally recognized for their technique. The Altoona Dance Theatre was the 2007 young Emerging Business. Renee Staines was 2009 Wise Women Arts and Letter winner and 2011 Young Entrepreneur of the year for the Saint Francis SBA. |
Member Since 2007 |
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| Begin With Us Child Care & Preschool, Inc.
| 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. |
Member Since 2002 |
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| Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
| 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 |
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| Bellwood-Antis School District
| 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 |
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| Altoona Area School District
| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Global Power Line Academy, Inc.
| 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 |
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| Central PA Digital Learning Foundation
| Dr. Malynda Maurer | 5580 Goods Lane
Altoona, PA 16602 | | (814) 682-5258 | | Fax (814) 702-0433 | | Send Email | |
| 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 |
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