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...
Fly Fishing (24SG)This introductory class explores the fundamentals of fly fishing. Aimed at the novice fly angler, topics include equipment selection, knot tying, basic entomology and fly selection, reading the water, and where to fly fish in Western Pennsylvania. Fly casting, the most important aspect of fly fishing, is taught. session, Wednesday mornings or evenings. Class size […]
Apr06
Forged Damascus Blade (24SG)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 steel. Then, students will forge a blade from their Damascus billet and heat treat it. On day two, students will be using a power hammer, hydraulic press, […]
Apr11
Locksmithing (24SG)In this class, students will learn how to key up, re-key and master key residential knob locks. We will cover making keys by code, copying keys and making a key to lock without having a key. Students will be taught everything they need to know to re-key their house by learning how to gauge a […]
Apr15
Cricut (24SG)Come to this one day workshop and learn all about the cricut machine. You will also learn how to wirelessly pair the machine with your smart phone or computer to create custom projects in minutes. You will be working with paper, felt, vinyl and fabric. session, Monday evenings. Class size limited to .
Apr18
Retirement Income Primer (24SG)What Happens After the Paychecks Stop? For investors who are thinking about retiring or who have retired recently. This presentation will explore how to create a retirement plan. Participants will learn how to budget for retirement expenses, potential sources of retirement income, and potential risks to a retirement plan such as health care expenses and […]
Apr29
Build Your Own Cornhole Boards (24SG)Learn how to make and take home your own one of a kind cornhole boards for tons of fun! In this class, you will learn finishing carpentry, tool identification, scaling to a pattern and much more. sessions, Monday evenings. Class size limited to .
May04
Home Inspection (24SG)Join our instructor from ICA for this two-day class plus one day in the field. This is a unique opportunity to learn in person by conducting actual home inspections at local properties with the instructor. This course teaches how to inspect a residential property and provide a professional inspection report to real estate agents and […]
May22
Advanced Fly Casting Techniques (24SG)This course is designed for students wanting to advance to the next level. Techniques that will be covered include how to add distance to a cast, this includes how to use a single and double haul, loop and line control, casting weight, dealing with wind, and correcting tailing loops. Fishing casts such as slack line […]
Jun03
Canning & Preserving – Saving the Season (24SG)If you want to preserve summer’s bounty of fruits and vegetables, here’s where to start. Students will learn what equipment, utensils and supplies are needed. The class will cover canning and preserving tomatoes, vegetables, fruits and how to make jellies and jams. 100% hands-on class! session, Monday evenings. Class size limited to .