SU Office of Workforce Development

SU Office of Workforce Development Welcome to the official page for Shippensburg University's Office of Workforce Development (OWD)

Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate, working professional, or adult learner, Shippensburg University's Office of Professional, Continuing, and Distance Education (ShipPCDE) offers a variety of courses and programs that make continuing your education and learning new skills fit into your schedule. ShipPCDE believes in the value of a lifelong education and understand its vital role in the deve

lopment of individuals, communities, businesses, and regions. Our dedicated team, faculty, and instructors provide services that meet the needs of the learner, a changing workplace, and labor market.

We’re excited to kick off our 6th year partnering with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts for the Hersheypark Leadership D...
05/29/2026

We’re excited to kick off our 6th year partnering with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts for the Hersheypark Leadership Development Internship Program!

This unique summer opportunity gives students the chance to gain hands-on experience working in the park while building future career skills through weekly professional development sessions.

This week, students representing 118 different colleges and universities began working in the park and participated in their first academic session led by Dr. Adam Powell, Associate Professor of Marketing.

Dr. Powell discussed guest satisfaction and how expectations are shaped by prior experiences, cost, and perceptions. Students also gained insight into the SWEET and GUEST frameworks used by park employees to create positive experiences and effectively resolve issues.

We’re excited to follow along and share more highlights from the program throughout the summer. Stay tuned for weekly updates!

Recently, we hosted a Six Thinking Hats training session for employees of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental P...
05/06/2026

Recently, we hosted a Six Thinking Hats training session for employees of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Participants worked through real-world challenges while learning how different thinking perspectives can improve collaboration, communication, innovation, and decision-making. The session encouraged teams to think critically, share ideas openly, and focus on creating the best possible solutions together.

Thank you to Tracy Montoro for leading, and to all of the DEP employees for engaging in this powerful training session! 👏

Change is constant. Strong leadership is what makes a difference.🌟In our latest Mid-Level Leadership session, we focused...
04/17/2026

Change is constant. Strong leadership is what makes a difference.🌟

In our latest Mid-Level Leadership session, we focused on leading through volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). Our leaders learned how to assess readiness, handle resistance, and keep things moving during times of change.

Thank you to Dr. Robert Stevens as always and to our guest speaker Lorelee Isbell, Vice President for Strategy and External Relations at Harrisburg University.

📅Our final Mid-Level Leadership session on AI is coming next month; we'd love to see you there!

Data → Insights → Action 📈Earlier this month, our Mid-Level Leadership participants explored data-driven leadership and ...
03/30/2026

Data → Insights → Action 📈

Earlier this month, our Mid-Level Leadership participants explored data-driven leadership and how to turn workplace data into meaningful action by leveraging data, applying key metrics, and translating insights into actions that drive stronger performance across organizations.

👏 Special thanks to Dr. Robert Stevens and guest speaker Jesse McCree for sharing his expertise with our mid-level leaders!

Our next session on Leading Change will be held on Friday April 10th, sign up now before all slots are full! https://apply.ship.edu/register/mllseries

Don’t lose your momentum this summer!☀️Stay on track or get ahead with courses designed to fit into your schedule.👉Gradu...
03/25/2026

Don’t lose your momentum this summer!☀️

Stay on track or get ahead with courses designed to fit into your schedule.

👉Graduate registration is OPEN NOW
👉Undergraduate registration opens Monday, March 30

Explore your options and register today!
https://www.ship.edu/anchor/summer-classes/list-of-online-classes/

Open spots available in our Frontline Leadership Credentialing Program!Grounded in real workplace needs, this program is...
02/11/2026

Open spots available in our Frontline Leadership Credentialing Program!

Grounded in real workplace needs, this program is designed to support frontline employees and new supervisors as they build strong leadership habits and grow into confident, adaptable team leaders.

📅 Spring 2026 enrollment open now
🔗 Register your employees today!

Link to register: https://workforce.ship.edu/fll/

Our Mid-Level Leadership module on leading others came to a close with a strong session on partnering across teams 🤝Dr. ...
01/28/2026

Our Mid-Level Leadership module on leading others came to a close with a strong session on partnering across teams 🤝

Dr. Robert Stephens led a great conversation with a group of mid-level managers on collaboration, trust, and navigating complexity in the workplace. Our guest leader, Lee Halula, retired Vice President of Sales and Category Management at Karns Foods, shared his professional expertise and experiences with our attendees.

Thank you to participants from Land O’Lakes, the Department of Environmental Protection, and Members 1st for bringing positive energy to our discussions and activities!

✨Our final module of the Mid-Level Leadership Series begins February 6th! Check out the details here: https://workforce.ship.edu/mll/

🚨 New Program Alert! 🚨The Office of Workforce Development is excited to offer a self-paced resume building program desig...
12/29/2025

🚨 New Program Alert! 🚨

The Office of Workforce Development is excited to offer a self-paced resume building program designed to showcase your skills. Perfect for students, recent grads, or anyone ready to make a career move!

✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Build skills to impress employers
✅ Available in English and Spanish
✅ Free for everyone

Check out our website to find out more about this program and start building your future today!

PS: Your dream job starts with a great resume!!💼



Shippensburg University was awarded a $275,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration in support of its South-Central Career Development and Readiness Initiative. Parts of this program are supported by federal funds.

The holidays are almost here! 🎄✨We’ll be taking a short break to celebrate—our office will be closed on Christmas day an...
12/23/2025

The holidays are almost here! 🎄✨

We’ll be taking a short break to celebrate—our office will be closed on Christmas day and through the New Year, reopening January 2, 2026.

Thank you for an amazing year! Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday season!❤️

First impressions matter and so does every interaction that follows. The final suggested module package of the Workplace...
12/22/2025

First impressions matter and so does every interaction that follows. The final suggested module package of the Workplace Excellence Training Series helps employees strengthen how they communicate, present themselves, and write in today’s professional world.

📍 Attend virtually or in person
🕒 Session length: 2–3 hours each
Module options include:
✨ 2–3 focused sessions in just 1 day
✨ 2 sessions once a week for 5 weeks
✨ 3-day crash course covering all 10 modules

Set your employees up to make the best, most professional impression in every interaction.

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Shippensburg University/1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA
17257

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17174771502

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