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    2025 Summer Discovery Application Is Now Available

    Rising seniors who live in Allegheny, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, or Somerset County are encouraged to apply.

Readiness Institute at Penn State

The Readiness Institute at Penn State connects education, industry, and community partners to prepare students for a purpose-driven future. Through innovative programs in three focus areas, we support individuals to thrive personally, professionally, and civically, building a more inclusive and resilient tomorrow.

Discovery Programs
for K-12 Students
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Discovery Programs
for K-12 Students
Journeys Programs
for College Students and Young Professionals
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Journeys Programs
for College Students and Young Professionals
Engagement Programs
for Educators and Community
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Engagement Programs
for Educators and Community

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Catching up with Summer Discovery alum Vincent Cacciotti

As many of the learners from our Readiness Institute Summer Discovery know, our connection doesn’t just end after the summer. We continue to stay in touch with learners when they go back for their senior year, after they graduate high school, and beyond. We’ve been checking in with some of the young adults who were a part of program and have now graduated high school and are on to their next steps of adulthood.

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