Strong supervisors make strong businesses. This fall, Penn State is bringing its highly regarded Supervisory Workshop Series to Stourbridge Tech Hub in Honesdale. Designed for managers, business owners, and emerging leaders across Wayne and Pike Counties, this four-week series provides practical skills and strategies to strengthen leadership, boost employee performance, and create thriving workplaces.
Why These Workshops Matter
In today’s workforce, supervisors play a critical role in hiring, retaining, and developing employees. They also shape workplace culture and team performance. When supervisors are equipped with the right tools, businesses see higher productivity, stronger teams, and lower turnover.
That’s why Penn State’s Supervisory Workshops focus on real-world applications. Each session is interactive and taught by Penn State professionals who understand the challenges and opportunities in today’s workplace.
Program Schedule & Topics
The series runs on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM – Noon at Stourbridge Tech Hub, 646 Park Street, Honesdale, PA.
September 17 – Interviewing & Selecting Employees
Learn how to plan and conduct effective, legally sound interviews that help you hire the right people. Gain tools for creating structured interview plans, using behavioral questions, and making confident hiring decisions.September 24 – Developing & Retaining Employees
Discover strategies to coach and train employees to keep pace with evolving responsibilities. This session focuses on building the skills needed to strengthen retention and help employees grow with your business.October 1 – Developing a Team
Explore the fundamentals of building high-performance teams. Learn about team dynamics, overcoming barriers, and how to set teams up for success—including strategies for virtual work environments.October 15 – Building a Positive Work Climate
Workplace culture is everything. This session provides techniques for respectful communication, managing difficult behaviors, and reducing workplace stress while fostering a supportive, productive environment.
Who Should Attend
These workshops are ideal for:
Small business owners looking to strengthen their leadership toolkit
Supervisors and managers seeking practical strategies to lead effectively
HR professionals focused on improving retention and workplace culture
Emerging leaders preparing to step into supervisory roles
Invest in Your People, Invest in Your Business
The Penn State Supervisory Workshop Series is an opportunity to access world-class training locally—without the need to travel far.
Seats are limited, so early registration is recommended.
👉 Register today and build stronger supervisors for a stronger business future.
To register contact:
Call 570-963-2600 or email scrantonoutreach@psu.edu
