Advance your manufacturing leadership career right where you work.
Offered in partnership with Johnstown Welding and Fabrication Industries (JWFI), Penn Highlands’ Business Management for Manufacturing program helps JWFI employees build the leadership, management, and process improvement skills needed to grow within the organization. You gain practical, career-focused knowledge that connects directly to the work you do every day.
When combined with the JWFI apprenticeship program, this certificate creates a clear pathway. You can earn a Business Management for Manufacturing certificate, then apply eligible credits toward a Penn Highlands diploma.
Ready to go further? You may also apply earned coursework and apprenticeship credits toward an Associate of Applied Science in Entrepreneurship, giving you an affordable route to an advanced credential without stepping away from your career.
JWFI employees interested in this opportunity should contact JWFI Human Resources. The HR team will coordinate with the Penn Highlands Admissions Office to support the enrollment and planning processes.Â
What makes our program stand out?
- Built for Working Professionals: Designed specifically for JWFI employees, so your learning fits your career and schedule.
- Stackable Credentials: Start with a certificate, move to a diploma, and continue toward an associate degree.
- Apprenticeship Credit: Turn your completed apprenticeship and technical training into college credits that count toward your diploma.
- Real-World Skills: Study leadership, operations, ethics, and process improvement you can apply on the job right away.
Why Enroll in Our Program?
- Career Growth: Build the management and leadership skills needed to move up within JWFI and the manufacturing industry.
- A Clear Pathway: Follow a step-by-step route from certificate to diploma to associate degree that fits your goals.
- Employer Support: Learn through a trusted partnership between JWFI and Penn Highlands, designed to help you succeed.
Program Tracks
- Certificate Track (21 Credits): The certificate gives you the core leadership, management, and process improvement skills to grow in your role. This track is a smart first step and a foundation for the diploma.
- Diploma Track (33 Credits): The diploma builds on the certificate coursework and adds articulated credit from your apprenticeship. It combines classroom learning with the hands-on skills you earn on the job.