PA Workforce Development Association serves as the voice of the PA workforce development system and a clearinghouse for workforce development info statewide.
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26 Jun 2025
📢 Share your story so we can spread the word and elevate the success happening in every corner of the Commonwealth.
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24 Jun 2025
đź“Ą Dive into the full report for detailed analysis and policy solutions: pawork.org/reports/
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19 Jun 2025
📊 Since 1990, Pennsylvania’s population has grown, but not among young workers.
📥 Read the full Youth Demographic Study to learn what’s driving the shift and how we can respond:
pawork.org/2025/05/05/new-st…
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17 Jun 2025
📉 In 2023, Black and Hispanic unemployment in Pennsylvania dropped to 4.1% and 3.9%, respectively - beating pre-pandemic lows.
Let’s keep equity at the center of workforce development.
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12 Jun 2025
Since January 2020, the Commonwealth has added 139,600 net new jobs, outpacing national growth in late 2024 and fueling our strongest recovery in decades.
This broad-based growth means more opportunities for Pennsylvanians in every corner of the state.
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10 Jun 2025
With support from PA CareerLink® Bucks County, including grant-backed training, no-cost job postings, and job fair participation, MEECO has expanded its technical expertise, increased productivity, and stayed ahead in a competitive market.
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5 Jun 2025
Thomas’s journey is proof: workforce development doesn’t just change careers, it changes lives.
💼 Learn how PA CareerLink® is building a stronger Pennsylvania, one success story at a time.
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3 Jun 2025
📊 Pennsylvania’s future depends on its next generation of workers but are we doing enough to prepare them?
đź“Ą Download the report and explore actionable strategies to connect young Pennsylvanians to the jobs of tomorrow:
🔗 pawork.org/2025/05/05/new-st…
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27 May 2025
Expanding apprenticeships, job-aligned training, and support services will help more people access stable, well-paying jobs.
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22 May 2025
In December 2024, over 300 employees at Cabinetworks were laid off in Mifflintown but PA CareerLink® Mifflin County didn't wait for the dust to settle.
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20 May 2025
Apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships are gaining bipartisan support and for good reason!
They're a direct path to good-paying jobs, especially for non-college workers. Let’s expand opportunities that work.
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16 May 2025
If you missed yesterday's session there's still time to register for the next 2 sessions!
Register today and get access to all three recorded sessions! pawork.org
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15 May 2025
As opportunities tighten, workforce development becomes essential.
Direct job creation in sectors like healthcare and care work is also critical to reconnect long-term unemployed workers.
#PACareerLink #WorkforceDevelopment #PennsylvaniaJobs #EarnWhileYouLearn
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13 May 2025
Even with a healthy job market, 361,000 men aged 25-54 remain unemployed.
Western PA is hit hardest.
The solution? Real investment in job creation workforce development.
#WorkforceDevelopment #PennsylvaniaJobs #EarnWhileYouLearn #FutureOfWork #PWDA #SkillsTraining
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8 May 2025
We’re seeing more stability but we're still facing challenges like talent shortages, skills gaps, and workforce retention.
Understanding these trends helps workforce partners, employers, and jobseekers stay ahead of the curve.
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6 May 2025
In times of uncertainty, strong leadership makes all the difference.
Learn how to lead through disruption with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Reserve your spot now.
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6 May 2025
🚨 New report from PWDA: As PA’s population ages, we can’t afford to leave young people on the sidelines.
Read Central Penn Business Journal's story on our report ➡️ cpbj.com/pa-report-urges-you…
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1 May 2025
This is a powerful example of how Pennsylvania’s workforce system works hand-in-hand across agencies to fuel innovation and industry success.
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29 Apr 2025
PWDA's #FreeTheData initiative seeks to empower workforce boards with real-time information, enhancing program effectiveness for employers and job seekers.
#WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment #EconomicGrowth #CareerPathways #SkillBuilding #WorkforceDevelopment #PAJobs
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24 Apr 2025
The 41st Annual PWDA Conference is almost here! Get ready for three days of inspiring keynotes, engaging workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Let’s Meet the Moment and drive workforce development forward!
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