PWDA

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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📢 Share your story so we can spread the word and elevate the success happening in every corner of the Commonwealth.

#WorkforceDevelopment #PAWorkforce #PennsylvaniaJobs #SkillsTraining #CareerOpportunities #FutureOfWork #PWDA

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📥 Dive into the full report for detailed analysis and policy solutions: https://t.co/KnAdYr28Ag

#PAWorkforce #WorkforceDevelopment #PennsylvaniaJobs #SkillsTraining #EarnWhileYouLearn #FutureOfWork #PWDA #CareerOpportunities

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📊 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:
https://t.co/WCsOsGsv2R

#PAWorkforce #PACareerLink #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsTraining

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📉 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.

#PACareerLink #PAWorkforce #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsTraining #CareerOpportunities

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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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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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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.

#PAWorkforce #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsTraining #CareerOpportunities

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📊 Pennsylvania’s future depends on its next generation of workers but are we doing enough to prepare them?

📥 Download the report and explore actionable strategies to connect young Pennsylvanians to the jobs of tomorrow:
🔗 https://t.co/WCsOsGsv2R

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Expanding apprenticeships, job-aligned training, and support services will help more people access stable, well-paying jobs.

#PACareerLink
#WorkforceDevelopment #PennsylvaniaJobs #EarnWhileYouLearn #FutureOfWork #PWDA #SkillsTraining
#CareerOpportunities #PAWorkforce

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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.

#PWDA #SuccessStory #PAJobs #CareerSupport #PACareerLink

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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.

#PACareerLink

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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! https://t.co/vJ4Sv5IVZY

#LeadershipDevelopment #ResilientLeadership #ExecutivePresence #LeadingThroughChange

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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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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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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.

#PACareerLink

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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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🚨 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 ➡️ https://t.co/cDB7AtyviT

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This is a powerful example of how Pennsylvania’s workforce system works hand-in-hand across agencies to fuel innovation and industry success.

#WorkforceDevelopment #PennsylvaniaJobs #EarnWhileYouLearn @workforce_pa

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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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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!

#MeetTheMoment #PWDAConference #WorkforceDevelopment