MONACA, Pa. — In an effort to prepare members of the local workforce for job opportunities in the Marcellus and Utica shale industry, the Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education is offering a series of training programs in conjunction with the Shale Training and Education Center (ShaleTEC) at the Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College) in Williamsport.

ShaleTEC is a collaboration between Penn College and Penn State Extension designed to provide a wide variety of resources to the community as well as the oil and gas industry.

What’s offered

A safety orientation was scheduled all day Jan. 24.

The following courses will be held at the Regional Learning Alliance in Cranberry Township.

Shell Bluebook Orientation will be held 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 25. It describes Shell’s compliance with the law, identification and management of HSE risks, and respect for local communities.

Hazard Recognition Plus (HRP) from Decision Point Associates will be offered 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25. The course goal is to help individuals prevent incidents by educating and coaching them on how to accurately recognize and manage hazards when planning, evaluating and conducting jobs.

For more information regarding ShaleTEC courses or to register for courses, contact the Beaver campus Office of Continuing Education at beaverce@psu.edu or 724-773-3700, visit www.beaver.psu.edu or http://www.shaleTEC.org, or call 570-327-4775.