At the start of this new year, I am excited about the many opportunities to serve Bucks County’s employers, entrepreneurs, career seekers, and youth.

The local workforce network—the Department of Workforce and Economic Development, the Bucks County Workforce Development Board, and PA CareerLink® Bucks County— is committed to working collaboratively to support local and regional economic development, education, and training. This workforce network connects local businesses with labor market information, job recruitment services, on-the-job training, upskilling existing employees, grant and loan opportunities, and more resources to help businesses and employees.

To kick off all workforce programs in 2023, I invite you to attend the Economic Development Information Webinar on January 11. Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Paul Bencivengo, Robert F. Cormack, Jeff Darwak, TJ Lonergan, and Mark Solis will present essential information to connect local businesses with assistance, resources, and services to thrive. Topics include general assistance for businesses, grants and loan programs, marketing and advocacy for tourism and hospitality, financing, tax credits, startup funding, talent acquisition, and training reimbursement incentives. This event, conducted through Zoom, is part of the ongoing WEDTalk series of masterclasses in timely, purposeful, and expertly curated topics for the workplace. Each WEDTalk covers subjects that provide insight into the most important aspects of workforce efficacy, brought to you by trusted experts in their fields. I encourage everyone to check out future topics each month throughout the year and register at www.buckscounty.gov.

On behalf of Buck County’s workforce network, I look forward to a new year of growth and possibilities for the local and surrounding regions. I wish you a healthy and prosperous 2023!

Sincerely,

When Levittown resident Byron came to PA CareerLink® Bucks County, he received county assistance benefits and worked with the EARN Program staff to develop a career pathway that would provide long-term sustainability. He was guided to attend a General Orientation to consider dual enrollment in the WIOA program. Byron was seeking assistance in identifying a training program that would result in a credential to enhance his marketability. Upon meeting with the intake coordinator, he was deemed eligible and enrolled in July 2022. Bryon began working with his career counselor.