At any point, most people have to have an electrician, plumber, or other contractor in their home. Most of the time, men have filled these positions. There's a shortage of workers in many of those fields, and women are stepping up to fill those spots. Keystone Edition Business explores how women are building the future through mentorship, education, and industry support.
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Training programs empower women to enter in-demand skilled trades like plumbing, electrical, HVAC -
Exploring career paths for women in skilled trades & growing demand for construction professionals -
Alyssa Crawford shares her journey as a control engineer in a male-dominated industry. -
The role of mentorship in supporting women pursuing careers in skilled trades and construction.
The arts can be perceived as a career where people choose passion over profit. Now, there's help out there so artists may not have to choose. Keystone Edition Business explains how to carve out a path for success in Creative Entrepreneurship: Passion to Profit.
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Artists discuss balancing creativity, entrepreneurship, and financial stability in their lives. -
Exploring how artists and creatives balance artistry with business through entrepreneurship. -
Artists discuss maintaining creativity while managing business, mentorship, and the value of failure
Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and drones used to seem like something from a science-fiction novel. But now, they're cropping up right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Keystone Edition Business looks into the future of major tech developers right here in our area.
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Exploring the tech ecosystem driving innovation and entrepreneurship in Northeastern Pennsylvania. -
AI and innovation transform manufacturing and workforce opportunities in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Cultural celebrations like markets and parades can bring thousands of people together, and they're vital drivers of economic development.
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Overview - Counting on Culture -
We spoke with vendors at Lewisburg's annual Fall Festival
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Volunteer Francene Pisano discusses Scranton's La Festa Italiana -
Erik Diemer, Co-Founder of Pocono Pride Coalition, discusses the Pocono Pride Fest -
Owner Flor Gomez discusses La Casita De Familia in Shenandoah -
Our panel discusses the long-term impact of festivals on local businesses
PA Outdoor Alliance: Jobs, Growth, Innovation
A new initiative plans to boost the Pennsylvania outdoor recreation industry by fostering collaboration and helping smaller recreation companies compete on a national level.
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Owner and President of Roambler.com -
PA Director of Outdoor Recreation -
President/CEO, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
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The alliance focuses on sustainable growth, policy advocacy, and preserving natural resources. -
Nathan Reigner, Katie Caputo and Chris Barrett discuss the booming outdoor recreation industry in PA -
An overview of the Unpaved gravel bike race in Lewisburg, PA. -
The panelists explore the broad economic and communal impacts of outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania.
Education on the Edge
A higher education enrollment cliff has been on the horizon for years. For some schools, it's already here. They've been forced into consolidation or closure. But what's causing this drop in enrollment, and is there any way to recover? Explore what it all means in Keystone Edition Business: Education on the Edge.
Panelists:
Larry Newman
Executive Director
Diamond City Partnership
Teri Ooms
President & CEO
The institute
Dan Knorr
Executive Dir. of Economic Dev. and External Affairs
Commonwealth University of PA
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An explanation of the factors contributing to an impending enrollment decline at local universities -
This clip highlights the challenges faced by institutions as they navigate declining enrollments. -
Learn about the innovations happening in higher education. -
At Bucknell, strategic initiatives have led to record-breaking enrollment for 3 consecutive years.
