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KEYS has been developed in response to growing research that shows that individuals who earn a credit-bearing certificate or an associate’s degree are better able to get jobs at family-sustaining wages with benefits and opportunities for advancement. In fact, statistics show that individuals who earn a credit-bearing certificate or associate’s degree earn 32%-42% more money through employment after graduation.
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What is KEYS?
KEYS is designed to help TANF and Food Stamp recipients succeed in community college. KEYS helps you achieve your career goals by:
- Providing career counseling, extra tutoring and academic support.
- Facilitating supportive services available through your County Assistance Office (CAO)
- Advocacy to your County Assistance Office.
- Connecting the student to other community service agencies.
- Access to PA Highlands KEYS Program Laptop Loan Program
Who is eligible for KEYS?
Are you currently enrolled in classes at PA Highlands and receiving services from the County Assistance Office? If so, you may qualify for additional support services through the KEYS Program!
How to enroll in KEYS
If you are currently enrolled at PA Highlands and receiving TANF or SNAP benefits, contact the KEYS Office, A110D (across from the Bookstore), or ask your County Assistance Office (CAO) case manager about KEYS.
If you receive TANF or SNAP benefits and are not enrolled at PA Highlands and would like to learn more about KEYS, talk to your case manager at the CAO, or contact the PA Highlands KEYS Office. Contact information is on the right side of this page.
Supportive Services for KEYS Students*
Issued by CAO or PA Highlands KEYS Grant
- Child care
- Transportation
- Mileage payment for use of auto
- Payment for public transportation
- Taxi fare
- School/training registration fee
- Book and training supplies
- Test fees
- Clothing and uniforms
- Eyeglasses
- Hearing aids
- Equipment/tools needed for school or training
- Car purchase
- Motor vehicle operator fees
- Driver’s license
- License plates
- Vehicle registration
- Vehicle inspection
- Emission control fees
- Vehicle insurance
- Union dues or professional fees
- Adult dependent care costs
*These may be provided for approved education or training activities. Certain limitations may apply.
KEYS Contact Information
Kathleen Banks
KEYS Coordinator
814.262.6465
814.262.9741 (fax)
kbanks@pennhighlands.edu
Jara Dorsey
KEYS Student Facilitator
814.262.6420
jdorsey@pennhighlands.edu |
