Lack of Slots for Early Childhood Education in Central PA is a Workforce Crisis

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Erica Mulberger, Executive Director
Phone: (570) 568-6868
Fax: (570) 568-6867
Email: emulberger@AdvanceCentralPA.org

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"What's So Cool About Manufacturing"? 2023 Awards

April 20, 2023

“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?”

CENTRAL PA – April 20, 2023 – The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC)…

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PA CareerLink helping both employees and employers get back to work

November 18, 2021

A state-run organization that helps job seekers and employers, says the demand to help the community has grown exponentially…

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Apprenticeship program puts students to work at PMF Industries

October 14, 2021

As a high school student, Austin Badman had his eye set on learning a trade, perhaps by heading off to a technical school. Instead, he got involved in an apprenticeship program…

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CPWDC Rebrands to Advance Central PA

May 10, 2021

Lewisburg – The Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC), the local Workforce Development Board (WDB) for the Central Pennsylvania region, announced today that it has rebranded to Advance Central PA…

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Livability Study to Help Attract Quality Employers

April 26, 2021

A new program called Livability encourages business investment, talent recruitment and relocation by reaching corporate executives, site selectors, entrepreneurs, talented individuals, families and visitors attracted to Pennsylvania’s quality of life…

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CPWDC Receives Grant Increasing Access to Treatment and Career Coaching Opportunities

November 12, 2020

Lewisburg — Central PA Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC), in partnership with Geisinger and SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) received $ 1,018,500 from the Appalachian Regional Commission to create an ecosystem that increases career opportunities and access to addiction treatment services through a cross-partner referral and treatment program…

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Man Honored With Governor’s Achievement Youth Award

October 27, 2020

Milton — Tucson Barlow fled a religious sect in the Midwest without education or clear goals but said he was able to transform his life through programs at the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU)…

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Pandemic Highlights the Value of Workforce Development Networks

July 8, 2020

Williamsport – When Maria Joseph Manor continuing care facility in Danville needed hand sanitizer, the hair care products company Function of Beauty in Catawissa came through with 100 bottles. When Geisinger Medical needed face shields for its doctors and nurses, DiamondBack Truck Covers in Phillipsburg stepped up…