Educators
The education landscape is evolving to prioritize future-ready skills for students of all ages. From K-12 to college and lifelong learning, we all share the commitment to prepare the current and future workforce for what lies ahead.
At the Digital Foundry in New Kensington, we are dedicated to empowering educators and students with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in a digitally-driven world. Our offerings include hands-on learning experiences, access to cutting-edge technologies and industry experts, student and industry collaboration projects, internships, and more.
Curious about how the Digital Foundry can support you or your students? Get in touch with us today to explore the possibilities and learn more about our education partners.
ABC CREATE
Formed in 2014 as a way for school districts in the campus’ local region to work together to integrate technologies and project-based learning, ABC CREATE has grown into a community of hundreds of educators from 14 school districts providing thousands of students with opportunities and preparation for a rapidly-changing world. Coordinated by Penn State New Kensington, the effort also includes partnerships with the Grable Foundation, the Arconic Foundation and the Community Robotics, Education and Technology Empowerment Lab (CREATE Lab) at Carnegie Mellon University.
In 2019, ABC CREATE was awarded a PAsmart Advancing Grant through the Pennsylvania Governor's office to further its work and alignment with the campus' promotion of innovation, entrepreneurship and essential skill sets in the Alle-Kiski Valley region.
Penn State New Kensington
Penn State New Kensington is one of twenty-four campuses that comprise The Pennsylvania State University and a co-founder of the Digital Foundry at New Kensington. Located just seventeen miles from the city of Pittsburgh, the campus is nestled on 72 wooded acres of Upper Burrell, Pennsylvania, and is easily accessible from almost anywhere in Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Indiana and Westmoreland Counties. Penn State New Kensington offers ten baccalaureate and four associate degrees, as well as the first two years of almost all of Penn State’s 275+ majors through the University’s 2+2 plan. The campus continues to fulfill the University’s land grant mission through its ongoing efforts in the city of New Kensington to drive economic development, revitalization and to prepare the Rust Belt region for the digital age. It’s most recent future-ready initiatives include its Invent Penn State innovation hub, The Corner, and the Digital Foundry.
The campus also leads a number of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) programs throughout the year including the COMETS Program for middle school students and summer Kids in College.
Westmoreland County Forum for Workforce Development
The Westmoreland County Forum for Workforce Development’s mission is to empower educators, employers and community as partners to engage students and foster a vibrant regional economy. The Forum includes 17 school districts within Westmoreland County, as well as leaders from government and higher education institutions.