PDC Trainings
For over 20 years, Pennsylvania Downtown Center has prided itself on delivering effective and affordable specialized educational sessions for community revitalization professionals within the commonwealth.
Especially given today's competitive marketplace, community revitalization efforts require on-going professional management. This is one of the underlying philosophies of Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC). Business district and neighborhood improvement activities should be designed to impact all aspects of the project area, producing both tangible and intangible results.
For information on dates and locations of trainings, visit our Events Calendar. To register or for additional questions regarding course content, contact Emily Deardorff, Marketing & Membership Coordinator, at 717.233.4675 ext. 110.
New
Manager Training
This training will facilitate the transition into the role of Main Street or Elm Street manager by presenting expectations of and services provided by PDC and DCED. Completion of this training is essential prior to beginning the Main Street Institute or Elm Street Academy. New manager training will cover a program overview, DCED contract management, reporting requirements, PDC membership, and resources available to managers.
Community Revitalization Academy
PDC's Community Revitalization Academy (CRA) provides a more in-depth and intensive training: to build upon the basics of the Main Street Approach™ and our evolving Elm Street model, and to augment these fundamentals with more advanced training for the revitalization professional and local volunteers.
To register for an upcoming Academy, or for a more detailed description of the available courses, complete the form in our 2010-2011 CRA brochure.
Congratulations to our
Recent Graduates
Completing the CRA requires dedication, and these managers have met the demands of our training to bring a new level of expertise to their community. Our recent July 2010 graduates:
- Michelle Bogacki, Ridgway Main Street Program
- Lisa Sauder, Scranton Tomorrow
- Alannah Gabriel, Newberry Community Partnership
- Stephanie Bressler, United Neighborhood CDC