Employers benefit from the Yes to the Future program by engaging with program participants who have received comprehensive training and support, making them highly desirable candidates for employment.

Pennsylvania is facing a critical teacher shortage. This video tells the story of a Central Columbia School District classroom that is educating and nurturing students in an exemplary manner while helping to grow and inspire generations of future teachers.

The Center for Safe Schools (CSS) supports schools, educators, parents, law enforcement, community partners and local agencies to develop and practice emergency management and crisis response plans, create positive school environments, implement evidence-based programs, and establish proactive safety measures. Services focus on physical and behavioral health and safety, addressing social and emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, mental health, and threat assessment as well as traditional physical safety and emergency and crisis management. Additionally, CSS offers a robust Bullying Prevention toolbox and free webinars on current trends and best practices related to safety and wellness.

For more information, call 717-763-1661 or email info@csc.csiu.org.

Work Foundations+ is a secondary special education program that provides comprehensive academic instruction and real-life career exploration, experiences and training to students with disabilities to prepare them for post-secondary training and education.

DCW Heroes is a Pennsylvania Depart.of Labor & Industry direct care worker training grant that offers career services to new and currently employed DCW professionals. Meet Tamika as she shares her experiences.

Being a teen parent is not easy, but no one has to do it alone. The CSIU​ ELECT program has been supporting parenting teens in our region and across PA for decades. We are so proud to bring you this inspiring story! Visit https://www.csiu.org/elect

There is a high demand for healthcare workers in the Susquehanna Valley. The CSIU has programs to help start or advance careers in healthcare. This video explains several ways to support a healthcare journey!

PEPPM is your trusted destination for contracts. We create purchasing contracts for schools and government agencies so they don't have to seek bids themselves. Visit www.peppm.org for more information.

Early Head Start and Head Start are comprehensive child development programs designed to support the healthy development of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, as well as promote family well-being, particularly within low-income communities.

The CSIU Guest Teacher Program provides substitute teacher training to individuals who have a bachelor’s degree, but do not have, or have never held a Pennsylvania teaching certificate. All 17 of the districts in the 5-county, CSIU region participate in the program.

The CSIU MEP supports seasonal and temporary migrant workers in 27 counties in PA. Services to students ages 3 to 21 include student advocacy, supplemental instruction, summer programs, home visits, and afterschool programs.

Acquiring work experience and career/training opportunities isn't easy as a young adult. The YES to the Future program is here to help. Meet Ellora and Zach who describe how the program helped them follow their dreams.

YES to the Future helps young adults, ages 16-24 not currently enrolled in school, to prepare for and succeed in education, training and employment. To learn more about YES to the Future or to recommend the program to a friend, visit: https://www.csiu.org/yes

Jeff Kay, special projects technology manager, was awarded an impact award for his innovative work in facilitating the creation of 35,000 personal protective devices and parts using a network of school district and IU 3D printers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here at the CSIU, we pride ourselves on our #AdultEd program. Meet Heather, who after a series of obstacles, now finds herself with more confidence and security after landing a job that would not have been possible without having gone through our program.

This video explains how the staff and programs at the Center for Schools and Communities work with schools and communities to build capacity, strengthen systems, and transform lives.

In celebration of 50 years of intermediate units in Pennsylvania, we pay tribute to the work that each of us does on a daily basis and the impact it has on public education.

John Brenchley, Chief Innovation Officer of the CSIU and supervisor of the Marketplace Group, describes the innovative and entrepreneurial products and people that fuel the CSIU, allowing them to serve our region and state as an educational service agency for more than 50 years.

Pre-K Counts is a high-quality preschool program that provides a solid foundation for children to learn. Children enrolled in the program are excited about school. Watch a day in the life of one of our students through this video.

The Central Susquehanna Esports League hosted their second annual in-house tournament featuring several districts from the IU16 region including Danville, Berwick, Shamokin, Warrior Run, Selinsgrove, and Shikellamy.

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