ELECT marked 35 years of programming across the state in 2025. It had been several years since the CSIU ELECT Program produced an outreach video, and the anniversary provided an opportunity to do so.
Program staff featured current and former participants to highlight ongoing connections with students after graduation and to allow them to share firsthand how ELECT affected their lives. A highlight of the filming was the participation of a former ELECT couple and their 17-year-old son, illustrating the program’s long-term impact. Organizers said the approach delivered a more meaningful message than a traditional narrative.
Program staff expressed appreciation to all who took part and said they remain honored to serve young families in the region.
Catalyst Fellowship Program: Teacher in the Workplace
The CSIU held the first day of its Catalyst Fellowship program on Dec. 17 with eight teachers from Benton Area, Berwick Area, and Central Columbia school districts. Through a collaboration with Jen Hain Consulting LLC, Advance Central PA, and DRIVE, six local businesses will partner with the teachers for two full days of experiences between Jan. 5 and March 10. The program will conclude with a final day of showcasing and lesson redesign on March 17.
A special tour of Thermal Products Solutions was arranged to provide teachers with an initial experience to spark ideas for how they will spend their two days with their partnered business.
Partnering businesses include Cheetah Chassis, CoStream, PlayPower, PMF, Sekisui Kydex, and T-Ross Brothers.
Susquehanna Education Foundation: Season of Giving Report
The 2025 Season of Giving campaign was a strong success for the Susquehanna Education Foundation (SEF), raising $7,583.48 with the CSIU match. The total marks the second-highest amount raised through a fundraiser in the foundation’s history.
The campaign was supported by CSIU staff, the CSIU Board of Directors, the SEF Board of Directors, community members and CSIU vendors. Their contributions strengthen the foundation's ability to support students, staff and educational opportunities across the region and beyond.
SEF thanked everyone who contributed, promoted and supported this year’s Season of Giving campaign.
Wellness Program: 2025 Health Advocate Review
The CSIU recently completed its third year of Health Advocate’s Well-Being Program, which supports employees at every stage of their wellness journey. The reward-based program offers personalized guidance, tools, and resources to help employees build healthy habits and thrive personally and professionally. All services are confidential and available to all full-time, benefit-eligible employees.
During the 2025 calendar year, 53% of eligible employees participated in the program, a 9% increase from the previous year. The Well-Being Program includes four achievement levels:Health Explorer, Vitality Achiever, Wellness Warrior, and Zen Master.
Half of CSIU participants reached the program’s highest level, Zen Master, reflecting strong employee engagement and the organization’s ongoing commitment to staff wellness and well-being.
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