As the school year begins, we recommend a TED Talk by Rita Pierson, who suggests the importance in building relations with students. She shares candidly that some students and classes are very difficult, but that with encouragement and support, even the most academically challenged can improve and know success. Following the example of her mother, Read More…
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced The Matric Group is now eligible for HuBZone opportunities and will be on the list of qualified HuBZone small business concerns found on the SBA’s website. HUB stands for Historically Underutilized Business and is an opportunity for small businesses to compete in a large-scale market. The government limits competition for Read More…
Youth Alternatives, Adagio Health, and UPMC Northwest have teamed up to bring an “Especially for Teens (and their Families)” event to the community on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cranberry Mall. Adagio Health hosted a teen night along with Youth Alternatives’ Health Resource Center this past March with some Read More…
FLEX is devoted to providing a setting where young people can build relationships and develop themselves professionally. Here are some testimonials from FLEX members who truly believe in the FLEX mission and have seen the effects in their own lives. One of my top goals in joining FLEX was to get more involved in my Read More…
Written by Heather Motter, English Teacher at Cranberry High School In a perfect world every educator would be aware of what is happening in the business world and vice versa. The relationship between the educational and workforce communities has faced many challenges and changes over the years. Limited time and resources are two factors which Read More…