IN Ross Township Summer 2016 | Page 10

in the LOOP What’s news in Ross Township CAREER TRAINING ACADEMY APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR The Board of Directors of Career Training Academy has appointed Walter Wright as the Campus Director of its North Hills campus in West View. Prior to joining CTA, Wright served as an Account Executive with New Horizons Computer Learning Centers where he was responsible for marketing various technology, end-user applications, management and enterprise training solutions. In addition to his experience in that arena, Wright served as the Director of Admissions & Marketing for Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. His background in the post-secondary sector also includes roles as an Admissions Recruiter for Triangle Tech Pittsburgh and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Wright holds a Master of Business Administration in Management from Point Park University as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Robert Morris University. For more information contact Carrie Butler at 412.897.6177. and get the maximum tax deduction. FREE pickup, towing and notary. BRITSBURGH! One of the largest British festivals in the country will take place Sept. 6 through 11 at various venues all over the Pittsburgh region. This six-day festival offers events for all age groups and budgets, with an emphasis on fun, in celebration of over 200 years of historic ties between Pittsburgh and Great Britain. From great British music to the fine art of English tea, Britsburgh will offer something for everyone to enjoy. The British Film Festival will also feature critically acclaimed works and celebrated stars of the big screen from across the pond. Britsburgh’s partners, including the Carnegie Museum of Art, Hartwood Acres, Duquesne University, The Frick Art and Historical Center, and the Arcade Comedy Theater, will all have exciting events planned with a touch of the British Isles in mind. Sponsorship opportunities exist at several different levels for businesses and nonprofit entities. For more information, visit Britsburgh.com. NHCO SPRING EVENTS North Hills Community Outreach will be offering many fun-filled programs and events for all ages. Below are just a few! Visit nhco.org for a more complete list of upcoming events and more information. NHCO Speakers Available NHCO has volunteer speakers who will speak to your business, congregation, civic group or school at no charge about NHCO programs, services and volunteer opportunities. For more information or to schedule a speaker, please contact Jen at [email protected] or 412.487.6316 opt. 1 x3112. Working Families are Waiting: Donate Your Car to Community Auto Your unwanted vehicle, no matter what the condition, can help a low-income, working individual. Vehicles donated to Community Auto are repaired and sold below market value to local working families who need them to get to work