2019 8th Annual Youth Professional Development Conference
Thursday, October 24, 2019| Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center | Johnstown

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2016 Keynote Speaker, Earl Springer, Sheetz, Inc. addresses the students.
Over the past seven years, hundreds of high school students have participated in this engaging conference, which prepares them to enter the workforce. With the generous support of our sponsors, we have been able to provide this event at no cost to students or school districts. 

This conference highlights career preparation for college-bound, trade-focused, and workforce ready students. School districts are invited to send students in grades 10-12 for this one-of-a-kind conference in Cambria County.  YPDC is hosted by the HR Association of the Alleghenies in partnership with Johnstown Area Regional Industries (JARI).

2019 Sponsor Information

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YPDC in the News

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    School Districts: Register for YPDC 19. 

    Completing this form locks in seats for your students at YPDC-19.  Early reservations end June 30, 2019.  Limited seating is still available.  YPDC is for students in grades 10 - 12 at the time of the event.

Planning Committee

Kathy Josephson, HRAA  
Diane Lopez, HRAA 
Tobie Gunby, HRAA
Tonia Gordon, HRAA
Debi Balog, Jari
Jenn Seese, Jari 

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2015 YPDC Event

Thank you 2019 Sponsors