Global Learning for a Local Workforce is a professional development opportunity for middle and high school educators, counselors, and administrators who are interested in bringing career-connected learning and future readiness to their students. Educators from all content areas are encouraged to participate!
 
Register by Tuesday, September 16 for the fall 2025 program.
 

 
Through the program, you will…

• • – Gain insights on workforce readiness to help students build relevant durable and technical skills.
  • – Apply new resources to create subject-specific content that meets district needs.
  • – Engage students in meaningful, real-world learning experiences.
  • – Form partnerships with local employers, connect with national organizations, and build networks with other educational and community leaders.
  • – Encourage students to explore and think critically about global issues.

   
  Download the Program Brochure
   
  Download the Program One-Pager
   

  Who is this for?

  The program is offered at no cost to middle and high school teachers, counselors, and administrators in IU1 & IU7 (Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland County school districts) with a special focus on rural schools. Select schools from the Mon Valley (Allegheny County) and West Virginia are also invited to participate. District teams of 2 or more are encouraged to register.
   
  Act 48 credit is available for PA educators.
   

  Click here to register.

   
  The program content will be delivered through a combination of 4 in-person and virtual sessions, including 2 site visits.
   
  All participants will receive a $50 Sheetz gift card to help offset travel expenses for in-person sessions. Lunch will be provided on all session days.
   
  

  Session 1: In-person Kick-off/ Site Visit & Workshop
  • • – Tuesday, September 30, 9AM-2PM
    • – Location: Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

   

  Session 2: Virtual Workshop
  • • – Tuesday, October 14, 9AM-1PM
    • – Location: Zoom

   

  Session 3: In-person Site Visit & Workshop
  • • – Thursday, October 30, 9AM-2PM
    • – Location: TBD local employer – will be announced soon!

   

  Session 4: In-person Final Showcase & Happy Hour
  • • – Wednesday, November 12, 9AM-1PM
    • – Location: TBD – will be announced soon!

   
  There will be approximately 1-2 hours of asynchronous work required in between each session.
   
  Questions? Email Director of Youth Programming Kathleen Newell at kathleen@worldpittsburgh.org.