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Start your nursing career with the Practical Nursing program at our Latrobe Education
Center. Learn to care for patients, build real clinical experience, and prepare for
the NCLEX-PN exam. With flexible class and clinical schedules, you’ll gain the skills
to work in hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare. At Westmoreland County Community College, the Career Connections Center is more than a place to polish a résumé -- it's a resource dedicated to helping students explore what they want to do and how to get there. Westmoreland's RISE program opens college doors for individuals with intellectual disabilities by offering fully inclusive coursework, academic coaching support and rich engagement in student life. Three Visual Arts students were awarded competitive scholarships to attend a three-day painting workshop October 2-4 hosted by the Latrobe Art Center. The workshop was led by internationally recognized artist Blair Atherholt. Whether you're looking to pick up a new skill, advance your career, or just try something
new, we have a class for you. Browse our fall offerings and register today!
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NEW for Spring 2026: Practical Nursing!
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College Career Connections Center Supports Students from the Very First Semester
Thursday, November 6th, 2025 
RISE at Westmoreland: Inclusive Pathways to College, Career and Independence
Thursday, November 6th, 2025 
Three Students Selected for Prestigious Painting Workshop at Latrobe Art Center
Monday, October 6th, 2025
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