Empowering Organizations through Tailored Training

At Kutztown University, KU ADVANCE is your gateway to high-impact, customizable professional training solutions designed to meet the unique needs of your workforce. Whether you represent a corporation, small business, nonprofit, or public sector organization, our team collaborates with you to build specialized learning experiences that deliver measurable results.

Customized Training Solutions

KU ADVANCE offers fully customizable professional development programs, available both on-site and online. We specialize in designing and delivering training that addresses specific skills gaps, industry standards, and strategic goals.

Our training programs cover a broad range of competencies, including:

  • Leadership development and supervisory training
  • Digital skills and emerging technologies
  • Communication and conflict resolution
  • Project management and operations
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
  • Customer service and community engagement
Training formats include half-day workshops, multi-day boot camps, certificate series, and asynchronous online modules.
Delivery options include in-person instruction, virtual facilitation, or hybrid models tailored to your team’s schedule and learning style.
Strategic Partnerships and Resources

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center (PA SBDC)

Kutztown University is home to one of the most active SBDCs in Pennsylvania. Through KU ADVANCE and the PA SBDC, we support businesses at every stage—from startup to scale—with training and consulting that empowers entrepreneurs and managers to:

  • Strengthen operations
  • Improve financial literacy
  • Access new markets
  • Navigate compliance and HR practices
  • Prepare for digital transformation

Learn more about the Kutztown SBDC

WEDnetPA – Workforce & Economic Development Network

Through our partnership with WEDnetPA, qualified Pennsylvania companies may access state-subsidized training dollars for eligible employees. KU ADVANCE is a proud provider of WEDnet training solutions, offering a cost-effective way for employers to:

  • Upskill current staff
  • Improve productivity and retention
  • Increase technological and industry-specific competencies
Eligible training topics include:
– Essential skills (communication, teamwork, customer service)
– Technical skills (IT, advanced manufacturing, business systems)
– Compliance and safety training
 

Explore WEDnet opportunities

Why Choose KU ADVANCE?
  • Experienced Instructional Designers who develop training from the ground up or adapt existing programs to meet your needs
  • Access to University Expertise, including faculty-led instruction and collaboration with research centers
  • Affordable, Scalable Solutions backed by public funding mechanisms and KU’s commitment to workforce excellence
  • Proven Impact—Our training has helped hundreds of organizations improve performance, compliance, and employee satisfaction
Let’s Build Something Together

Contact us today at lentz@kutztown.edu or fill out our inquiry form to start a conversation.

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