Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public educational institution located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, registered in SAM.gov since 2005. As a state-controlled institution of higher learning, the college primarily serves students in the Johnstown area, offering various educational programs and technical training. The institution is structured as a U.S. government entity and has been active in receiving federal grant awards that support educational initiatives, student assistance, and community development programs.

Through its federal grant awards, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has participated in multiple significant programs across various federal agencies. The college has received grants from the Office of Postsecondary Education, including COVID-19 related funding such as Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students, lost revenue replacement funds, and remote learning program enhancements. Additionally, the college has been a key participant in the Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) program through sub-awards from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, which provides education, job readiness, skills training, and work placement services for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. The college has also received career and technical education grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, aimed at developing academic, career, and technical skills for secondary and postsecondary students. Furthermore, the college has worked with the Department of Labor & Industry to provide reemployment services and allowances for individuals who became unemployed, demonstrating its commitment to workforce development and supporting local economic resilience.