The Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC) is a Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB) authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. CPWDC governs workforce development policy for the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Area, which encompasses Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union Counties.

Local Plan

The CPWDC Local Plan is a comprehensive strategic plan which is used as the primary instrument for communicating to the public how workforce development issues and priorities for action will be identified and implemented to support the Central Pennsylvania workforce and employers.

• View the CPWDC Local Plan

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009, is intended to preserve and create jobs, promote the nation’s economic recovery, and to assist those most impacted by the recession. The workforce funding provided in the Recovery Act will play a vital role in America’s economic recovery by assisting workers who are facing unprecedented challenges to retool their skills and re-establish themselves in viable career paths. CPWDC has formulated ARRA Priorities and Implementation Strategies as they related to the Central Pennsylvania Region.

• View the CPWDC ARRA Local Plan