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Our Partners

WEDnetPA is a collaborative partnership among 33 education organizations

Included in this partnership are Pennsylvania's 14 State System universities, Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges and other educational providers.

Each provider/WEDnetPA partner serves as the point of contact for businesses accessing Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) funds. Only the partners listed below are authorized to apply for funding on your behalf — to obtain more information about the GFT Program or to apply for funding, contact the closest WEDnetPA partner in your region.

Map of Partners by TeamPA Region       Map of Partners by WIB Region

Our Partners

Statewide Office

Executive Committee

Action Team


"The WEDnetPA-funded programs were instrumental in our receiving a multiyear contract for the heat treatment of large bearing assemblies for ultra-large windmills that will begin this fall, and is worth nearly $1,000,000 per year in sales to Metlab Potero."

James G. Conybear, President
Metlab Potero
Wyndmoor, Pa.

WEDnetPA Partners

  1. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
    Tom Fletcher
    Director of Corporate and Continuing Education
    Bloomsburg, PA • (570) 389-5161


  2. Bucks County Community College
    Ronni November
    Executive Director, Workforce Development
    Newtown, PA • (215) 968-8017


  3. Butler County Community College
    Lisa Campbell
    Director of Business & Industry
    Butler, PA • (724) 287-8711 x-8290


  4. California University of Pennsylvania
    Ellie Nesser
    Executive Director
    Southpointe Center,
    Canonsburg, PA • (724) 873-2760


  5. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Sharon Cannon
    Exec. Director, Economic & Workforce Development Center
    Cheyney, PA • (610) 399-2057


  6. Clarion University of Pennsylvania
    Juanice F. Vega
    Director, Continuing Education
    Clarion, PA • (814) 393-2227 x-1892


  7. Community College of Allegheny County
    Mark D. Mervos
    Director, The Center for Professional Development
    Oakdale, PA • (412) 788-7365


  8. Community College of Beaver County
    Sue Dunlap
    Workforce Development Training Manager
    Beaver Falls, PA • (724) 480-3448


  9. Community College of Philadelphia
    Waverly Coleman
    Executive Director, Corporate Solutions
    Philadelphia, PA • (215) 496-6161


  10. Delaware County Community College
    Michelle Wallace
    WEDnet Coordinator
    Downington, PA • (484) 237-6243


  11. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
    Miguel Barbosa
    Director of Workforce Development
    East Stroudsburg University of PA
    East Stroudsburg, PA • (570) 422-7920


  12. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
    Janet Bowker
    Director & Outreach Coordinator
    Erie, PA • (814) 836-1955


  13. Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
    Gregory McConnell
    Continuing Education Coordinator
    Altoona, PA • (814) 946-8463


  14. Harrisburg Area Community College
    Diane Watkins
    Director, WEDnetPA, eLearning & CJT
    Harrisburg, PA • (717) 221-1329


  15. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
    Jane Gardner
    Director, Business Development & Training Services
    Indiana, PA • (724) 357-4746


  16. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
    Linda Friscia-Oppe
    Client & Program Development Specialist
    Kutztown, PA • (610) 683-1382


  17. Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
    Jane Lundsten
    Director of Adult Education
    Lancaster, PA • (717) 735-3761


  1. Lehigh Carbon Community College
    Marsha Felsten
    Associate Dean, Leadership and Workforce Development Center
    Allentown, PA • (610) 799-1219


  2. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
    Shannon K. Tyson
    Management Technician
    Lock Haven, PA • (570) 484-2828


  3. Luzerne County Community College
    Susan Spry
    Vice President, Workforce & Community Development
    Nanticoke, PA • (800) 377-5222 x480


  4. Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
    Lindsey Sikorski
    Director, Workforce Development & Non-Credit Programs
    Mansfield, PA • (570) 662-4808


  5. Millersville University of Pennsylvania
    Paul Young
    Corporate University Program Director
    Millersville, PA • (717) 871-2014


  6. Montgomery County Community College
    Brook P. Hunt
    Manager, Center for Workforce Development
    Blue Bell, PA • (215) 641-6331


  7. North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission
    Jim Nelson
    Business Services Coordinator
    Ridgway, PA • (814) 773-3162


  8. Northampton Community College
    Michele Pappalardo
    Director, Business Training Resources
    Bethlehem, PA • (610) 861-4588


  9. Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Heather Baldwin
    Workforce Development Consultant
    Williamsport, PA • (570) 327-4775 x-3104


  10. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
    Christopher H. Mahla
    Associate Dean, Workforce Development
    Johnstown, PA • (814) 262-3812


  11. Reading Area Community College
    Nancy Sharp
    Coordinator of Workforce Development
    Reading, PA • (610) 372-4721 x5176


  12. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
    CJ Ezell
    Management Technician
    Shippensburg, PA • (717) 477-1123 x3381


  13. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
    Merilee Madera
    Director, Workforce and Community Education
    Slippery Rock, PA • (724) 738-1607


  14. University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
    Ann Robinson
    Director, Business Resource Center
    Bradford, PA • (814) 362-0255


  15. West Chester University of Pennsylvania
    Eileen Jenkins
    WEDnet Manager, Business Tech Ctr. & Facility Rentals
    West Chester, PA • (610) 425-7535


  16. Westmoreland County Community College
    Patrick Gerity
    Vice President, Continuing Education
    Workforce & Community Development
    Youngwood, PA • (724) 925-4219