Some businesses don’t feel like they have the time or resources to train employees. Often the employees are thrown into the work situation without expectations. Creating a plan, meeting with employees, and also explaining expectations can make a huge difference. Zingerman’s uses four questions when creating a training plan: What is expected of the trainee Read More…
eAcademy Prepares for Second Year
The Venango County Economic Development Authority is preparing for the eAcademy’s second year and remains optimistic that the program will be able to take place at Clarion University Venango Campus in person in the fall. However, if the pandemic will not allow this to happen, the program has began designing an online curriculum. The eAcademy’s Read More…
Tech Tip: Keeping Files Organized & Accessible
Keeping files organized and accessible is essential, especially when many of us are working from home. The first step is to find the storage system that works best for you, such as Google Drive, Microsoft One Drive, DropBox, or an internal server. Next, learn the best way to share and store data. Specific attributes of Read More…
Local Teachers Embrace VenangoREADY
The Chamber has been working with schools and businesses to launch VenangoREADY, a program focused on helping students prepare for work readiness. VenangoREADY launched May 12 at two virtual sessions with more than 100 local teachers. In early June, the Chamber also had the opportunity to participate in virtual in-service teacher seminars at the Titusville Read More…
Morrison Funeral Home Welcomes Intern
Matt and Rebekah Deal of Morrison Funeral Home would like to introduce their new intern, Spencer Mehlburger. She is the daughter of Lee and Michelle Mehlburger. Spencer is a 2017 Oil City High School graduate and attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, receiving her degree in Funeral Service and an associate’s in Funeral Service Read More…