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Readiness Institute at Penn State

The Readiness Institute at Penn State enables education, industry, and community partners to coordinate, collaborate, and create experiences for learners to achieve community and future readiness — regardless of their zip code, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, and ability level.

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Every learner has the skills, attitudes, and values necessary to design and lead a purposeful life.

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Empowering future innovators in week four of Summer Discovery

• by Readiness Institute at Penn State
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Week four of Summer Discovery provided some extraordinary moments of learning and exploration. This week’s topics and activities included touring a LEED Platinum–certified building, pitching business ideas, visiting innovative facilities in Pittsburgh, exploring environmental science, and touring advanced manufacturing sites and even delved into mental health literacy.

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Two Penn Staters named to Pittsburgh Magazine and PUMP ’40 Under 40′ list

• by Penn State News
Emma Hance and Chris Robinson

Emma Hance, program manager and strategic planning specialist for the Readiness Institute at Penn State, and Christopher Robinson, assistant professor of social work and director of the bachelor of social work program at Penn State Greater Allegheny, are among Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40 for 2023.

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