The Regional AdvantageOffering academic opportunities including first-year courses, certificates in culinary and baking and pastry arts, associate's degrees, and bachelor's degrees, and dual enrollment, IUP Punxsutawney is a unique opportunity to attend a small campus that is committed to your success.
You'll have a hard time not feeling at home in Punxsutawney. Just a short car ride from Indiana and 90 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, you will find everything you need within our community.
Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry ArtsThe Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts programs are 16-month certificate programs. Both of these programs have options for you to continue to receive an associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts, or a bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism and Event Management, Nutrition, and Family and Consumer Science Education.
High school juniors and seniors can earn college credits before graduating from high school through our Dual Enrollment program in Punxsutawney.
The Skillup PA initiative is being led by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and PA Careerlink. There are thousands of learning modules for learners to improve their credentials and skills. There are also many modules for employers to utilize in enhancing the training and skills of their employees. IUP Punxsutawney has partnered with Workforce Solutions for North Central PA and can help identify modules to couple with or without college courses and your career plans. Finally, IUP Punxsutawney can assist with a location to access fast broadband and a quiet place to focus as you skill up!
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October 19, 2023
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November 16, 2023
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