Partnering with organizations has been the cornerstone of Cameron County Chamber of Commerce.  When the chamber purchased the former Cabin Kitchen restaurant the plan was to bring one stop shopping for residents and businesses.  Over the past few months two

Cameron County High School graduates took advantage of the opportunities at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Innovation Center.

Jesop Farabaugh and Ryan Reid recently completed a CDL Class A course through Northern Pennsylvania Regional College.  The training is paid for by a program administered by Pennsylvania CareerLink. The two organizations have offices inside the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Innovation Center.

Farabaugh and Reid say they were referred to the program by their employer DCNR and took the course while laid off.  They are seasonal employees in the Elk State Forestry department.  The pair agree that the four-week training program will enable them to pursue numerous job opportunities.  Cameron County Chamber of Commerce executive director Tina Solak says she witnesses the cooperation between staff of the two organizations which ensures communication and success to those enrolled in programs.  “The goal of the chamber was to provide convenient services in Emporium and it is working,” says Solak