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Tips from the Pros: Leading & Learning at All Ages!
BY SULLY PINOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BLOOM BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Do you know the saying “Knowledge is Power”? Well in York County, that is acted upon daily thanks to the County’s 10-year Economic Action Plan and the Pathways to Prosperity Workforce Collaborative. York County is actively engaging with resources and best practices to promote learning, skill-building, and networking opportunities, with an inclusive mindset.
Are you looking for ways to expand your learning and connections in your community? Penn State York’s OLLI program, York Literacy Institute, and Leadership York are just some of the programs in our community that are providing opportunities for learners at various stages of their lives.
The world in which we live is constantly changing. And even if you are an experienced board member or community leader, there is always something new to learn or something that will resonate with you in a different way because of where you currently are in life.
- Wilda Alessi I Executive Director, Leadership York
EXPAND YOUR LEARNING & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Leadership York | leadershipyork.org
Leadership York’s mission is to train, connect, and inspire individuals to serve the York community in leadership positions. They have eight programs focused on training, connecting, and inspiring leadership within our community from the high school level through the Future Leaders of York program, connecting adults to the community and each other through the Leadership Training Program and Executive Connections, and helping leaders advance their skills through Mentorship York
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State York | olli.psu.edu/york/
The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State York is to provide educational, social, travel, and volunteer experiences for mature adults to enhance and enrich their lives. OLLI offers over 250 courses a year and many local tours for its members.
York Literacy Institute | yorkliteracy.org
York Literacy Institute (YLI) was founded in 1976 by dedicated volunteers who believed in providing education to those lacking literacy skills. YLI provides in-person and HyFlex classes, one-to-one tutoring, presentations and workshops, and a digital language lab within their Adult Reading, English as a Second Language (ESL) and Next Step programs. The Next Step Program is a department to aid students in pursuing their goals of employment and education. Digital Literacy courses offer skills to successfully utilize digital devices.
TIPS FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Reach out to your local chambers of commerce and industry associations.
Reach out to your local school counselors, libraries, and human resource contacts.
Look for community events that align with your personal and professional values and interests.
