Mon Valley ICD is pleased to announce Rosetta Stone as our new online language learning solution! Rosetta Stone’s interactive and award-winning software creates an intuitive and engaging environment for thinking and communicating in a new language. The Rosetta Stone web-based program is a 1-year subscription to one of 24 languages. With your username and password you can access: Language Training – Reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are introduced in various activities. Speech recognition technology evaluates the pronunciation of each word and sentence, providing immediate feedback. Mobile Applications – Continue your lessons on the go with your Apple/Android devices. For more information about the ICD partnership with Rosetta Stone, click here. To enroll please contact the coordinator at Mon Valley...
Pittsburgh Technical College welcomes USS to their Employer Alliance Program, offering a 15% tuition discount to all USS employees and immediate family members of employees. To learn about more of the programs available through PTC, visit their web site at ptcollege.edu and consider attending their upcoming Open House on Saturday, June 23rd! View the Open House...
At least six scholarhips will be awarded this year to children and grandchildren of active Steelworkers! Apply for the Tino Fulimeni Scholarship today!
The Mon Valley ICD will be closed from Friday, December 22 through Monday, January 1, 2018. The office will reopen Tuesday January 2. If you have receipts from 2017 for Tuition Assistance reimbursement, these must be submitted immediately and vouchers signed on site at the ICD. Wishing our United Steelworkers and their families a safe and joy filled holiday! Nancy Ligus- ICD Coordinator & the Local Joint Committee for the Mon Valley ICD ...
In a recent news release, TechShop Pittsburgh will close immediately. See the article https://makezine.com/2017/11/15/techshop-closes-doors-files-bankruptcy/ In the meantime, local co-founder Devin Montgomery is working to establish Protohaven, which will essentially replace TechShop as a Makers Space (Location and funding are pending). The Mon Valley ICD is working with the new management to establish our ICD partnership moving forward with Protohaven. Any questions may also be directed to the ICD...
In a continuing effort to find great opportunities for learning, the Mon Valley ICD welcomes these new Education Partners; 3Rivers PC– Owner Chuck Granache is no stranger to the Mon Valley Works and is excited to bring 2 new courses to the ICD; UAVs for Fun and Business and Viruses & Spyware! Douglas Education Center, located in Monessen, PA offers their creative expertise through their Fall classes, Ghoul School and Basic Photography. Learn from the masters in design while surrounded by well known creepy characters throughout their campus. www.dec.edu C & C Operations, LLC, also a friend to the ICD programs nationally, will be providing hot courses to enlighten you; All About Smokers and Solar Power for your Home. Classes will be held at the Career Development Training Hub in Duquesne. PIA Heavy Equipment Operator Training will provide two opportunities for hands-on training through this 40-program. Must have 4 Active USW Employees and maximum 6 per group, so register online here under Class Schedule for either Friday/Saturday (2 weekends) or Saturday/Sunday (2 weekends). Look for these new Education partners in the Fall 2017 Training and Education...
Golfing at the Next Level (25FL)Mon Valley ICD is pleased to be able to offer our members the opportunity to learn what it takes to elevate your golf game to the next level. Several of our members expressed an interest in this type of class; it was added as a way to transition an enjoyable hobby to an opportunity to […]
Sep24
Small Engine Repair (25FL)New location One of the Mon valley’s most popular classes! Starting with the basics, learn the how’s and why’s of small gas engines, two- and four-cycle engines, and air-cooled overhead valve small engines. During the hands-on portion, you will be able to bring in your own equipment, troubleshoot and repair to your satisfaction. The instructor […]
Sep27
Blade Smith Blacksmithing Intro (25FL)Each student will make a simple knife with integral bottle opener. They will also learn basic metal forging techniques, how to forge basic blade shape, forging a taper and scroll, basic heat treating principles including normalizing, austenitizing, and tempering. Lunch is provided. session, Saturday morning. Class size limited to .
Sep29
Creating Charcuterie Boards (25FL)Visually exciting and deliciously enticing, come to this class and learn how to make these snack boards. You will learn to create boards for anytime family meals and snacks, seasons and holidays, breakfast, brunch, desserts and special occasions. Every student will take home a completed board and cookbook. session, Monday evening. Class size limited to […]
Oct01
Make Your Own Whitetail Deer Grunt Call (25FL)A grunt call is a tool used by hunters to attract deer. It is a device that mimics the sound of a deer’s grunt, which is a vocalization used by deer to communicate with each other. The grunt call you will be making in class has six different whitetail vocalizations. Make and take home in […]
Oct01
Fly Tying (25FL)Tie your own flies and catch fish! Introduction to Fly Tying is designed for the beginner who is interested in tying his or her own flies. With practice, you will be able to imitate many insects and bait fish that fish eat. Each session will cover one type of fly and one or two fly […]
Oct02
Guitar Lessons – Beginner & Intermediate (25FL)Students taking part in guitar classes will get a crash course in basic guitar skills including strumming, chords, scales, and how to learn a song by yourself. This six-week guitar class will focus heavily on playing basic guitar chords and eventually leading into learning full length songs. This course is designed to be fun and […]
Oct04
Damascus Hunter (25FL)On the first day of class, students will start by going over some basic techniques and materials and then weld a few billets of Damascus from high-quality carbon steels. Then, students will forge a blade from their Damascus billet and heat treat it. On Day 2, students will be using a power hammer, hydraulic press, […]
Oct08
Intro to Steelhead Fishing (25FL)Learn the history and the five core elements of becoming a better fly fisher. This class will cover casting, rigging, reading water conditions, what to use and when to use it. We will touch on fly tying as well. The class will break down the theory and techniques proven to better your time enjoying this […]
Oct09
Archery (25FL)Course will include shooting skills training with our instructor Jill Fleming. Jill has 25+ years of teaching experience, and is well versed in proper shooting techniques. Participants will also be taught the proper functions of their equipment, and how to diagnose the proper tuning of their equipment. Participants should provide their own equipment. If anyone […]
