Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Derek Kilmer (WA-6) today introduced the Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act (COTA) to expand career counseling programs and allow for public outreach.

LORETTO, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) today announced that Saint Francis University will receive $500,000 in federal funding to support renovations, expansions, and replacement of outdated learning spaces and technology for the University's Health Science facilities.

DuBois, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition: Leira Bertolasio, a sophomore at Forest Hills High School.

Ms. Bertolasio, of Cambria County, won for her acrylic paint on canvas titled "Girl with a Pearl Earring". An independent panel of judges selected Ms. Bertolasio's work from a record 81 entries, which is one of the largest groups of students to participate in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District Art Competition.

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa.– U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $500,000 for Indiana University of Pennsylvania to rebuild and renovate its Academy of Culinary Arts Building located in downtown Punxsutawney.

Updates to the facilities will serve as a central hub for downtown Punxsutawney Borough, providing educational and experimental opportunities for students and the surrounding community. In addition to the federal funds, this project has received state and private resources totaling more than $1.5 million.

Bellefonte, Pa. – The 2022 Congressional Art Competition in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District is now accepting entries, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson announced Tuesday.

"The Congressional Art Competition is a great way to foster creativity and encourage young artists in our communities," Rep. Thompson said. "I am looking forward to seeing all the entries and welcoming the winning student to Washington, D.C."

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