California University of Pennsylvania
Economic Development Activities

California University, a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, supports a varied array of economic development efforts that positively impact the economy of the surrounding communities, the region and the Commonwealth.

One example of Cal U’s economic development initiatives is Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO), which has helped area businesses obtain 29,162 contracts and subcontracts totaling over $2.2 billion. Per federal guidelines GACO can be credited with creating or saving about 56,678 jobs in western Pennsylvania.

Listed below are a number of economic development activities that Cal U provides.

• Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO)
• PTAC
• Internship Center
• Monongahela Valley Hospital Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Training Initiative
• Office of Grants & Contracts
• Office of Training Services: Southpointe
• Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Career Services Association/College Central Network
• Students and Employers Enhancing Diversity (SEED)
• Workforce Development
• Fayette/Washington Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ)