News for Education

Friday, April 25, 2025
Tax season may be over, but that doesn’t mean your finances should go on autopilot. In fact, now is the perfect time to hit refresh and set up healthy bookkeeping habits for the year ahead. While everything’s still fresh in your mind, a little attention now can save you time, stress, and money down the road. Here are five smart moves to consider: Review for AccuracyNow that your tax documents ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Member
Monday, April 21, 2025
If you are 22 or older and ready to pursue further education despite life’s challenges, the Aspire to Rise Scholarship from The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) can help.This TFEC scholarship supports those who have experienced setbacks such as caregiving responsibilities, financial hardship or other obstacles that delayed attending college, trade school or completing a GED.“We want ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Education
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
          Local Activist-Entrepreneur to Inspire Central Penn College Graduates at May 2 Commencement in Harrisburg  (Enola, Pa.) March 26, 2025—Central Penn College will celebrate its 143rd Commencement on Thursday, May 2, at a ceremony that begins at 6 p.m. at the Forum in Harrisburg.The college will award an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree to Hagir Elsheikh, a prominent Sudanese ...read more
Categories: Education, Member, Press Release
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ON THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF MENTORSHIP  First-of-its-kind study reveals mentorship as a cost-effective solution to drive socioeconomic mobility for youth in South-Central PA and nationwide.Rooted in 30 years of data, the study provides evidence of greater enrollment in higher education, increased salaries, reduced dependency on ...read more
Categories: Education, Member, Press Release, Community, Human Interest, Papers/Research
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) mandates Carlisle, PA businesses to disclose Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN, aiming to combat financial crimes like tax evasion and money laundering. As of today, 11-26-2024, Carlisle business owners have 36 calendar days (or 27 business days) left to file their BOI reports with FinCEN—don’t delay to avoid $500 daily penalties!    Steps ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region and Penn National Insurance Partner to Launch Beyond School Walls Youth Mentorship ProgramBeyond School Walls program expansion provides workforce development skills for Harrisburg High School - SciTech Campus students through one-to-one mentoring relationships with area professionals.  Harrisburg, PA (October 9, 2024) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of ...read more
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