PC4A Annual Partner Conference
Each year, all PC4A community college partners and representatives from IUP meet face-to-face to enjoy a day of collaboration, brain-storming, and reflection. See the information below for details on previously held partner conferences.
Event Details
2026 Partner Conference
Date: August 10, 2026
Location: Virtual
Event Summary: The fourth year of the project was a no-cost extension year, which provided partners an additional year to accomplish project goals and objectives using a reduced budget. The annual partner conference was offered virtually to reduce travel expenses. As in previous years, all partners gave a short presentation regarding their progress, and participated in a discussion on the impact of the project, challenges faced, and future as PC4A was awarded an option year for year 5 of the project. View the conference agenda for more information.
Event Details
2025 Partner Conference
Date: August 4, 2025
Location: Virtual
Event Summary: For the third year of the project, partners met virtually to allow more representatives to attend. Each community college partner made a presentation on their progress, challenges, and lessons learned throughout the project. Partners also discussed Y3 success, and the future of the project. For more information, view the conference agenda.
2024 Partner Conference
Event Details
Date: August 5, 2024
Location: Montgomery County Community College
Event Summary: For the second year of the project, PC4A representatives met at Montgomery County Community College to discuss progress made during the second year of the project, lessons learned, and improvements for year three. Guest Speakers included Craig Russon from CompTIA, and IUP Research Institute staff Tim McCroskey and Calogero Gambino. For complete details on the event, view the conference agenda or news release.
PC4A Community College Partners at the Second Annual PC4A Conference
PC4A Program Director Dr. Waleed Farag opening remarks.
PC4A Partner Discussion on lessons learned and collaboration ideas.
PC4A Community College Partners at the Second Annual PC4A Conference
2023 Partner Conference
Event Details
Date: August 8, 2023
Location: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Event Summary: For the first time since the start of PC4A, all community college partners met face to face at Indiana University of Pennsylvania to report on progress during the first year of the project. Each partner gave a presentation on their activities, goals, and plans for year two, and representatives from the IUP Research Institute shared invoicing tips and general information. For complete details on the event, view the conference agenda. or news release.
PC4A Community College Partners at the First Annual PC4A Partner Conference.
PC4A Program Director Dr. Waleed Farag opening remarks.
PC4A Partners discussing lessons learned and collaboration opportunities
PC4A Community College Partners at the First Annual PC4A Partner Conference.