Training and Events

In addition to our primary programs, the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State holds a variety of noncredit training and events led by Center staff and community leaders in our classrooms at the Energy Innovation Center.

Certificate programs provide an in-depth learning experience to expand knowledge and help enhance careers and are typically associated with continuing education credits, community volunteer requirements, or workforce development initiatives. Workshops, seminars, tours, and special presentations are provided by the Center’s staff and other Penn State staff and faculty, offering condensed, targeted learning opportunities. Check this page regularly to learn about upcoming training opportunities, or register to receive notification of upcoming events.

May 2024

Penn State College of Engineering’s industryXchange

When: May 21, 2024 – May 22, 2024
Where: Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center, Pittsburgh, PA
The College of Engineering’s industryXchange brings together industry, Penn State faculty, and government agencies to jointly explore collaboration opportunities for research and student engagement.

June 2024

High-Performance Building Summer Program 2024

When: June 3, 2024 – June 21, 2024
Where: Energy Innovation Center, Pittsburgh, PA
For three weeks this summer, students from Penn State will join together with a cohort of students from South West College in Northern Ireland for the High-Performance Building Summer Program. This experience includes class discussions, hands-on group projects, field trips to local sites, and guest speakers exploring the foundations of sustainability in the built environment.