About Us
Why Choose Laurel Highlands Workforce & Opportunity Center?
Laurel Highlands Workforce & Opportunity Center (LHWOC), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is a Pennsylvania Private Licensed School located in Westmoreland County. Our school is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
We design our programs directly for the needs of Westmoreland County healthcare employers. During the development of each course of study, an advisory board made up of local members of each respective industry provide input to help make each program reflect the changes in the career market and to ensure that LHWOC graduates are job-ready on day one.
Our Mission
At LHWOC, our mission is to remove the barriers for individuals who are under & unemployed or in a transition of employment, by providing high-quality Medical Training and a Career Opportunity in that field.
Key Staff
Michel Keller
Executive Director
mkeller@lhwoc.org
Melissa Hipple
Academic Development Manager
mhipple@LHWOC.org
Shelley Baum, RN
Allied Health Program Manager
sbaum@LHWOC.org
Vincent Ryan
Office Manager
vryan@lhwoc.org
Board Members
Pat Wallace – LHWOC Board of Directors Chair/ President & CEO Covington Investments
Terry Kilbury, MSN, RN – LHWOC Vice Chair Board of Directors- Retired
Gerald P. Quinn – LHWOC Board of Directors Treasurer – Keystone Foam, Inc.- Retired
Lisa Kennedy – LHWOC Board of Directors Secretary – Mutual Aid Ambulance Director of Program Development & Outreach
Mary Ann Eisenreich – McCandless Twp. Council Member
Carla Colello, LCSW, CCM. – VA Healthcare System PACT Social Worker
Shannon L. Singosky – Private Industry Council Vice President of Education & Workforce Development
Scott Avolio – Esquire LHWOC Solicitor (Non-Voting) Avolio Law
Dr. Lisa Hildenbrand – Independence Health OB/GYN
Donta Green – Trade Institute of Pittsburgh Executive Director
Dr. Dan DiCola – LHWOC Medical Director
Is a Rewarding Career in Healthcare Right for You? Get More Info…
If you’re interested in learning more about careers in healthcare and exploring whether Laurel Highlands Workforce & Opportunity Center is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
For immediate questions, call 724-454-3050