Workforce Connections
Your monthly digest of resources, events, and all things Workforce Development in Lancaster County
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May 12, 2022 Spring Issue |
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Never miss an opportunity to apply for funding through the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board! Requests for Proposals are posted on our website.
Open RFP
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Lancaster Employers Recognized by Governor for Achievement in Leading Career Ready Lancaster! |
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Each year, PWDA presents its prestigious Governor’s Achievement Employer Award. This award recognizes Pennsylvania employers that are exemplary supporters of workforce, community, and economic development in the commonwealth, and which have created jobs and partnered to hire skilled workers through Pennsylvania’s workforce development system.
“We salute Peter [Caddick] and Jodi [Pace] for their time commitment, for that of CNH Industrial and Advanced Food Products, for allowing them company time to be committed to such an important initiative, and for their relentless effort to champion and grow Career Ready Lancaster! into a model career pathways initiative for the state,” Anna Ramos, Lancaster County Workforce Development Board chief operating officer and PWDA member.
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Advanced Food Products (AFP) and CNH Industrial win 2022 Governor's Employer Achievement Award |
Pictured are Jodi Pace, Advanced Food Products, LLC (AFP) and Bret Lieberman, CNH Industrial, accepting on behalf of Peter Caddick. |
The Lancaster County Workforce Development Board jointly nominated Advanced Food Products (AFP) and CNH Industrial ( CNHi) for their contributions to Career Ready Lancaster!, a business-education partnership launched in 2019.
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Career Ready Lancaster! focus of United Way Community Conversation |
ICYMI, the March installment of United Way of Lancaster County's Conversations About OUR Community series featured Career Ready Lancaster!, a "career-pathways partnership linking people to their career through collaboration of education, business and community groups." Featured are Kevin Ressler, President and CEO of United Way Lancaster, Darryl Gordon of High Industries, Brian Troop with Ephrata Area School District, Michelle Balliet with Elizabethtown Area School District, Miranda Martz with the Manufacturer's Association and Marlyn Barbosa with Tec Centro. |
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Upcoming Events in partnership with CRL! |
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Educator Industry Tours for Lancaster teachers K-12 |
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Deputy Secretary of Workforce Development to visit Quarryville Library May 24th |
On May 24th Deputy Secretary Sheila Ireland will visit Quarryville Library to showcase the $45K Digital Literacy Grant awarded to Millersville University to train employed and unemployed residents in computer skills. Partnering with Quarryville Library and Adamstown Library, and partnering with PA CareerLink Lancaster County, participants will experience increasing comfort with and experience in online learning to create significant opportunities for lifelong learning and skill-building.
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Register for your free #DiversityintheTrades EdgeFactor Toolkit |
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It's not too late to register and gain access to FREE turnkey tools to celebrate Diversity in the Skilled Trades. Register before May 31, 2022, to access and share the following content with students and job-seekers in your community:
- 5 DAYS of cinematic films, career profiles, & soft skills videos
- "How to Guides" to help plan, promote, and host a live or virtual Diversity in the Trades event
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Tools to showcase how STEAM and Soft Skills are used in real-world careers
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Subscribe to Career Corner, a newsletter for job seekers published by PA CareerLink ® Lancaster County that includes hot jobs, recruitment events, and more! |
Industry Job Fairs at PA CareerLink®
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We are currently accepting applications for Incumbent Worker Training. Employers receive 50%-100% reimbursement for qualified upskilling and layoff aversion. |
The Inspire platform provides a central hub where students and educators across several districts can interact with local employers in a safe and secure environment. Employers can provide the following experiences
- Job Shadowing
- Career Coach Discussion Boards
- Interview a Professional
- Work-based Learning Experiences
- Company Tours
- Employer Profiles
Watch the video below to learn how your business can #Inspire the future workforce
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Resources for Students and Educators |
Career Exploration Camps for 6th-8th grade |
PA CareerLink Young Adult Program has paid internship opportunities available for those between the ages of 16-24. Apply today!
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August 1-3, 2022
The Workforce 2030 Summit is designed to highlight strategies and practices that will help Employers, K-12 Education, Higher Education and Community Members create a world-class workforce by 2030.
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The Lancaster County Workforce Development Board is your premier source for Labor Market Information (LMI).
Accurate, objective, relevant, timely, and accessible workforce and labor market information is critical for:
• Building a skilled workforce that spurs business competitiveness and economic growth;
• Strengthening career pathways and guiding skill attainment for good jobs, economic opportunity, and career growth;
• Understanding the rapidly changing nature of work and how it impacts the workforce and U.S. and local economies; and
• Spending workforce training and education funds effectively.
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May is Mental Health Month #MHAM |
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Together For Mental Health
For 2022’s Mental Health Awareness Month, National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) will amplify the message of “Together for Mental Health.” We will use this time to bring our voices together to advocate for mental health and access to care through NAMI’s blog, personal stories, videos, digital toolkits, social media engagements and national events.
Together, we can realize our shared vision of a nation where anyone affected by mental illness can get the appropriate support and quality of care to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Employment Outlook |
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers a ssess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education. Lancaster County is in demand of 299 Social Workers in the next 10 years. Social Workers earn an average wage of $42,000 annually. Post-Secondary training is required. There are many pathways to becoming a social worker. Currently there are 26 active job ads in Lancaster County!
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Lancaster County Workforce Development Board | www.lancastercountywib.com
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services available to those with disabilities upon request.
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