Purdue University North Central has been a visible member of the community since its days as an extension center back in the late 1940s.

As a part of the great Purdue University system, we have been charged with an important mission—we bring the world-class Purdue education to the citizens of Northwest and North Central Indiana so that they have access to affordable higher education to prepare them for meaningful, successful careers and we make our resources available to serve our community and have a positive impact beyond the boundaries of our campus.
Chancellor James B. Dworkin

The Office of Continuing Education at Purdue North Central offers a wide range of consulting services through PNC's Regional Institute for Service and Engagement (RISE).

Available to both profit and non-profit businesses and organizations, classes in a variety of different areas can be customized to fit your company's specific needs and ensure your employees are kept up to date in every aspect of their jobs.

A few of the specialized trainings PNC has to offer:

• Computer training in skills, internet security, specific programs
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Lean Manufacturing
• Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
• Leadership Development
• Human Resource Management
• Customer Service Skills
• Teacher,Nursing, and Real Estate Continuing Education