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  Workforce Developments
November 2009
 
 
State Funding Awarded to Sustain and Expand Critical Industry Partnerships

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry has awarded funding to the Chester County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) to: WIB_for_web.gif

  1. Support the continued operation of Chester County's 5 Industry Partnerships, and;
  2. Fund Industry Partnership Worker Training.

Grant amounts awarded for Chester County Industry Partnerships to continue operations and carry out initiatives:

  • $40,000 awarded for the BioScience Industry Partnership of Southeastern PA; 
  • $40,000 awarded for the Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA;
  • $50,000 awarded for the Chester County Healthcare Industry Partnership;
  • $50,000 awarded for the Innovative Technology Action Group of Southeastern PA;
  • $50,000 awarded for the Southeastern PA Agriculture Industry Partnership

Chester County Industry Partnership (IP) Worker Training grant awards:

  • $100,000 to train workers through the BioScience IP;
  • $150,000 to train workers through the Smart Energy Initiative;
  • $170,000 to train workers through the Chester County Healthcare IP;
  • $170,000 to train workers through the Innovative Technology Action Group IP;
  • $125,000 to train workers through the Agriculture IP
Collaboration for Dynamic Workforce Programs

An Industry Partnership is a multi-employer collaborative that brings together management and employees to improve the competitiveness of a cluster of companies.

The Chester County WIB's workforce development strategy seeks to utilize education and training dollars to generate cutting-edge skills needed by employers by promoting opportunities and advancement for workers and job-seekers.  IP worker training funds are targeted to the common high-skill training needs of multiple employers within an industry cluster. 

The Chester County Economic Development Council is a vital partner of the WIB in coordinating Industry Partnership projects that advance Chester County's human capital resources by bringing together companies and organizations in similar industries.

Click here to learn more about Chester County's Industry Partnership programs.

 

Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry Luncheon Event - Eye on Workforce
Want to learn more about employment trends in Pennsylvania?
Dr. Robert G. Garraty, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board and Patrick Bokovitz, Executive Director of Chester County Workforce Investment Board, will provide state and local perspectives on employment trends and statistics.  Opportunities and resources for businesses will be discussed, as well. 
 
DATE: Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 
TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Concord Country Club
PRICE: $45 for Chamber members with advance registration.           $60 for non-members.  Lunch is included.
 
Register online for this event by Thursday, December 3rd. 
Questions? Contact Olivia Hecksher at 610-725-9100, ext. 12.
 

county2.gifChester County Board of Commissioners:

Terence Farrell, Chair

Carol Aichele

Kathi Cozzone 

Chester County Workforce Investment Board | (610) 344.6900

Advancing Chester County's Workforce




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PO Box 2747
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380
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