PLC’s purpose is to provide educational services and community development/vitality programs that enrich the lives of those we serve.
Pittsburgh Learning Commons (PLC) was formed in 2016 by a group of graduate students and young professionals with origins in the greater Pittsburgh area. With a goal to create educational programming for communities that are in need and looking for resources, PLC is planting seeds in the greater Pittsburgh area in order to grow with the community. In 2017, PLC partnered with a new community space
02/04/2022
Calling all young artists and revolutionaries! is running an art contest on black historical inventors. Winners receive cash prizes and have their work put on display at a local gallery. Submit your painting, song, dance, poem or other form of art by February 14th. See flyer for details.
02/04/2022
There's a FREE health fair on Saturday, February 26 from 11 - 3. UPMC is hosting this fair out of the Christian Church of Wilkinsburg at 748 Wallace Avenue. It will include screens for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, bone density, as well as consultations over medications with a physician and a pharmacist. Free rides to Magee Hospital for a mammogram will also be provided.
10/01/2021
, a community tech program at PLC and , goes into live beta TODAY with the launch of open hours 4pm-8pm. Come by to scope out the computer lab!
06/07/2021
Join us Tuesday June 8th from 3-6pm for our last Summer Learn and Earn pop up event! The application deadline is June 11th!
05/20/2021
Are you a teen who wants help applying for a summer job with Learn and Earn? We are holding an event tomorrow, Friday May 21st 4-6pm, to help with applications. Come by our outdoor playground at Community Forge (1256 Franklin Ave) in Wilkinsburg and we will scan your paperwork and help with any other questions.
Wear your mask and see you soon!
Apply online: https://buff.ly/3eHewdv
Have questions: call us at (412) 206-1126
05/19/2021
Passionate about creating engaging spaces for youth to explore their interests? Work with us this summer!! Positions will be hybrid (in-person and digital) and follow COVID-19 safety standards at our homebase at Community Forge in Wilkinsburg. $15/hr for lead positions, internship pay negotiable. Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/3tI7bPp
Employment — Pittsburgh Learning Commons Employment
05/18/2021
Wilkinsburg will have a baseball league this summer for kids ages 5-12. Contact Cliff McCaulley at 412-609-0779 to learn more.
05/17/2021
Every Tuesday, Hosanna House is hosting a vaccine clinic. Pre-register by calling 412-346-4331.
05/16/2021
Get help buying a house in Wilkinsburg! Homebuyers workshop happening Monday May 17th 6pm via Zoom. Sponsored by PHDA. Register at https://buff.ly/2PpBs5r.
05/14/2021
Wilkinsburg Clean-Up day is happening tomorrow, Saturday May 15th 8am - 1pm. The events of the day begin with 8am with a welcome by Council and continental breakfast, distribution of free gloves, garbage bags and vests from PennDOT. At 12:30pm people will meet at Penn Avenue Park for a celebratory lunch of hotdogs, chips and drinks along with great conversation with community folks.