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Juniata College
John Hille
1700 Moore Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 641-3113
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Juniata College is a national liberal arts college dedicated to providing engaging, personalized experiences with a global context, empowering students to develop the knowledge and values that lead to fulfilling lives of service and leadership.
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Member Since 2007


Mount Aloysius College
Mary Ann Dillon, RSM
7373 Admiral Peary Highway
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-4131
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Member Since 1974


Penn Mont Academy
Michelle Hartye
131 Holliday Hills Drive
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-8801
Fax (814) 696-5893
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Member Since 1993


Penn State Altoona
Lori Bechtel-Wherry
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 949-5000
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Penn State Altoona offers nineteen baccalaureate degrees and eight associate degrees that can be completed at Altoona, more than 160 Penn State majors that can be started here and completed at another Penn State location, an array of continuing education programs, residential life, and varsity athletics.

Member Since 1939


Penn State Altoona Continuing Education
Jack Sinclair
1431 12th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 949-5535
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Member Since 2003


Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
Jonathan Wolf
1894 Old Route 220 North
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 940-0407
Fax (814) 940-0618
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Drug & Alcohol Treatment Centers
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Member Since 1999


Penn State Cooperative Extension, Bl.Co. Office
Tom Ford
301 Valley View Blvd.-Valley View E-Wing
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-5989
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Penn State Cooperative Extension in Blair County gives local residents easy access to the resources and expertise of the Pennsylvania State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, cooperative extension educators deliver unbiased, research-based information to Blair County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics including water quality, agricultural production, food safety, gardening, entomology, and natural gas leasing. To find out how we can help you, browse our website at http://blair.extension.psu.edu or contact us by email at BlairExt@psu.edu or phone (814) 940-5989.
See Also Agriculture

Member Since 1999


Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Walter Asonevich
101 Community College Way
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-6400
Fax (814) 269-9700
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Pennsylvania Highlands provides high-quality education in a supportive environment. We offer affordable access to a wide range of degree options to assist you in reaching your educational, career, and personal goals. Classes are offered in day, evening, and distance (online and telecourse) formats.
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Member Since 2003


Saint Francis University
Gabriel Zeis
PO Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-3000 (814) 472-3001
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Member Since 1969


South Hills School of Business & Technology
Joan Grassi
Altoona Campus, 508 58th Street
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-6134
Fax (814) 944-4684
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Post-secondary business and technology school serving the Alleghenies. Award Associate in Specialized Business and Associate in Specialized Technology degrees as well as diplomas. Programs of study at the Altoona Branch Campus include Business, Healthcare, Criminal Justice and Technology. Financial aid available for those who qualify. Maintain a high level of educational standards producing graduates that are well-prepared for jobs in the community and able to meet the challenges of the future.

Member Since 2001


Creative Kids Education Center, LLC
Mrs. Elaine Gallagher
128 Holliday Hills Drive
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
317-5159
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Member Since 2010


Spring Cove School District
Rodney Green
1100 E. Main Street
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-5124
Fax (814) 224-5516
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The Spring Cove School District is located in southern Blair County, approximately fifteen miles south of Altoona, in the area known as Morrisons Cove. Encompassing 98.6 square miles, the population was last counted at 13,442. Enrollment is approximately 1,900, and the district employs about 250 people.

Member Since 1992


Sylvan Learning Center
Curtis Costlow
721 North Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 693-1030
Fax (814) 693-1031
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Member Since 2001


Tyrone Area School District
William Miller
701 Clay Avenue
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-0710
Fax (814) 684-2678
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The Tyrone Area School District (enrollment of approximately 1950 students in PreK-3 through Grade 12) offers progressive education opportunities that empower students to be responsible citizens and life-long learners.

Member Since 2000


Williamsburg Community School District
Linda Smith
515 West Third Street
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
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Member Since 2004


Altoona Dance Theatre
Renee Staines
865 40th Street
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 940-1250
Fax (814) 317-7630
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The Altoona Dance Theatre is dedicated to the exceptional teaching of classical ballet, as well as other forms of dance in a disciplined yet fun learning environment. The best of both worlds! We offer classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Mommy & Me, and Adult classes. Ages 2 and up. The ADIC is our pre-professional not-for-profit dance company who are regionally recognized for their technique. The Altoona Dance Theatre was the 2007 young Emerging Business.
See Also Dance Instruction, Recreation/Entertainment, Music/Musical Instruments

Member Since 2007


Begin With Us Child Care & Preschool
Jolie Cover
703 Grant Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 941-0606
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Begin With Us Child Care and Preschool, highest rated STAR 4 program, provides premier quality care and early education with structured programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and school age children, including summer camp. Open from 6:30am to 11:30pm, meals provided. Enrichment lessons including ballet, gymnastics, piano, martial arts, baton, computers. Additional Key Words if necessary: Day Care School-Age Care Preschool Pre-K Pre-K Counts Early Learning Keystone STARs Subsidized child care Child Care Connection Child development Regulated Licensed Child Advocacy Before and after school care Drop-in child care Child care provider Penn State Subsidy Department of Education Teachers Flexible scheduling
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Member Since 2002


YTI Career Institute
2900 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-5643 800-458-6706
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Licensed and Accredited Private Career School dedicated to "helping committed students attain rewarding careers through industry-modeled, student-centered training and support of the highest caliber". Administrative Assistant, Business Accounting, Criminal Justice, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician Programs.
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Member Since 1992


Altoona Area School District
Thomas Bradley
1415 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8424
Fax (814) 946-8565
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The Altoona Area School District is a full community partner that is ISO-9001 certified. A comprehensive K-12 curriculum is just one reason why Standard and Poor's listed Altoona Area as an "Outperforming School District" for four consecutive years.

Member Since 1996


Altoona Beauty School, Inc.
Linzi Biesinger
1528 Valley View Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-3141
Fax (814) 943-5188
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Licensed and accredited private Career School educating students to the highest level in their chosen field of Cosmetology, Nail Technician, Electrology, Esthetician, or Teacher Training. We are a John Paul Mitchell and Dermalogica partner school, providing over fifty years of quality education to our students.

Member Since 1994


Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
Dr. Joseph Macharola
4500 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-0223
Fax (814) 949-0984
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Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 was established by an Act of the Pennsylvania Legislature on July 1, 1971. The Intermediate Unit 8 is part of the public school system of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 was created as part of an educational network of 29 Intermediate Units providing services to the 501 local public school districts, career and technology centers, recognized non-public schools and the state department of education. Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is compromised of 35 public school districts, 72 non-public schools and 5 vo-techs. Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 employs a total of 534 people; 340 employees are considered full-time.

Member Since 2010


Bellwood-Antis School District
Toth
300 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2271
Fax (814) 742-9049
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The Bellwood-Antis School District is a rural district located in Blair County. The district population, which includes students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, is approximately 1400. Class sizes are relatively small with approximately 18 to 24 children in each elementary classroom and approximately 25 in fourth through twelfth grade classrooms.

Member Since 2002


Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
Bernard Kubitza
2400 Pleasant Valley Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
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Bishop Guilfoyle High School offers a pre-collegiate, career-focused Catholic Education on a drug free campus. All religious denominations are welcome. Transportation is available from surrounding school districts and State College. Curriculum includes AP, dual enrollment course, and articulation agreements with local universities. Tuition assistance is available.

Member Since 1994


Claysburg-Kimmel School District
James O'Harrow
Bedford Street
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
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Member Since 1995


Junior Achievement of Western PA
Jennifer Knepper
647 Main Street, Suite 300
Johnstown, PA 15901
(814) 266-2125
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Junior Achievement of Western PA is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers - all working together to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. JA's hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people throughout Blair County.
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Member Since 1996


Geneva College
Christine Varney
Adult Degree Completion Program
3200 College Avenue
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
1-724-847-6756 800-576-3111
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Complete a bachelor’s degree or partner with Geneva to prepare employees. DCP is for people with prior college and work experience. Evening classes meet once weekly for 17 months. Major in community ministry, human resources, human services or organizational development, all taught from a Christian perspective. Attend in Altoona, Everett, Johnstown and Somerset.

Member Since 2004


Moore Power Sales
John Moore
3900 Industrial Park Dr., Suite 7
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-0828
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MoorePowerSalesVision is an organization focused on Sales Development combined with Talent Management. They are sales development experts and affiliates of Sandler Training, The Objective Management Group and other world wide providers of sales, Sales management and Leadership evaluations and training. The purpose of MoorePower is to Help our regional businesses compete world wide and still enjoy the quality of life in our region.
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Member Since 1995


Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Lanny Ross
1500 Fourth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
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Member Since 1985


Hollidaysburg Area School District
Samuel Wilson
201-15 Jackson Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-7431
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Member Since 1989