The Center for Workforce and Career Development is responsible for all non-credit professional development and personal enrichment programs and courses in a five-county service area. The office also administers all off-campus credit courses, manages the Devorris Downtown Center, and delivers customized training on-site to businesses and industry. The Center for Workforce and Career Development oversees the following offices and programs:

  • The Adult Learners Office is available to provide a range of services for adults considering first-time college enrollment or returning to the college classroom. The Adult Enrollment Coordinator is available to assist adult learners with the transition to college by working as a liaison with the admission counselors, student/financial aid, and academic advisers.
  • The Career Services Office supports and challenges students and alumni to achieve their goals through the development of life-long career planning and job search skills. The office also provides employment information, experiential education resources, and programming in a customer-oriented environment.
  • Many local children and teens can count Kids' College as their first interaction with Penn State Altoona.

For more information about the Center for Workforce and Career Development, please call 814-949-5535.