Attendees from all over the United States and several countries come to the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) for in-depth, hands-on week-long courses. Registration will open on Wednesday, March 8 at noon Eastern (9 a.m. Pacific) for the six courses being offered July 16-21, 2017 on the beautiful campus of La Roche College in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. See detailed course descriptions of the 18 sessions in each course at www.GRIPitt.org/courses <http://www.GRIPitt.org/courses> <http://www.GRIPitt.org/courses> including DNA, Advanced DNA, Irish, Law School, Intermediate, and Research in New Jersey . Also a blog post for each course can be found on the sidebar under the "In Their Words" titles. Registration is already open for the six courses offered June 25-30, 2017. Two have waiting lists but don't be afraid to get on them as cancellations do happen. The June courses are also described on the website and include Eastern European Research, Writing, Researching Washington, DC virtually, and States in the Old Northwest Territory. Registration tips and tricks can be viewed at http://www.gripitt.org/tips-and-tricks-for-getting-the-course-you-want/. Don't know what others think about GRIP? Check out the short videos and blogs at http://www.gripitt.org/reviews/. See you this summer! Elissa Powell and Debbie Deal Co-Directors, GRIP Elissa Scalise Powell, CG , CGL <http://www.powellgenealogy.com/> www.PowellGenealogy.com <http://www.gripitt.org/> www.GRIPitt.org 25-30 June 2017 and 16-21 July 2017 in Pittsburgh, PA CG, CGL, and Certified Genealogical Lecturer are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants after periodic evaluations. Certified Genealogist and the board name are trademarks registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.