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Workforce Solutions for North Central PA
425 Old Kersey Road
Kersey
, PA
16735
814-245-1835
About Workforce Solutions for North Central PA
Workforce Solutions for North Central PA serves as the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) responsible for the oversight, planning and evaluation of the workforce system in the North Central Workforce Development Area which includes the counties of Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter. Created to implement the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, now known as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA), Workforce Solutions not only is a business-led regional board serving as the fiscal agent for WIOA Funding but is also responsible for directing other federal, state and local funding to workforce development programs; identifying the needs of the local job market; overseeing the PA CareerLink® centers in our region as well as developing a strategic plan for the region and implementing initiatives that grow our economy and provide education and training opportunities for today’s workforce.
Mission
The North Central Workforce Development Board serves as the premier facilitator of an innovative workforce development system that meets the changing human capital needs of our employers and provides resources for our job seekers that maximizes their career potential and focuses on the customers’ needs.
Services
- Develop the Regional Strategic Plan for the Workforce System in our region
- Policy, Administration, Oversight and Monitoring of workforce program and the system
- Recipient of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding. (Job Training)
- Charter the PA CareerLink® system in our region
- Provide Labor Market Information / Data to all partners
- Maintain Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) for our region
- Collaboration – Connector - Intermediary Services
- Collaborate with county economic development and North Central PREP partners
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Activities
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Career Awareness Activities
Career Days, Careers on Wheels, Industry Days, Career Fairs, Career Connect, Career Cruises, Virtual Career Café, College Cruises, etc. -
Financial Reality Fairs
These fairs offer an interactive experience in which students identify their career choice and then complete a budget for expected monthly expenses as well as the occasional “life” events that may occur. Similar to the game of LIFE. -
Job Shadowing
Students may opt to shadow or closely observe an employee performing the duties of the position. Duration is typically 3 hours and occurs on site at the company.
Contacts
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Workforce Solutions for North Central PA
425 Old Kersey Road
Kersey, PA 16735
Workforce Solutions
info@ncwdb.org
814-245-1835
Note: If the company has multiple locations, activities may vary by location.