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We focus on what impacts workforce development.
PWDA - the voice of
Pennsylvania workforce development.
We help to shape workforce policy.
We keep our finger on the pulse
of state government.
We build partnerships
that work.

We focus on what impacts workforce development.

PWDA - the voice of Pennsylvania workforce development.

We keep our finger on the pulse of state government.

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Our members serve over 100,000 Pennsylvanians in need of job training, skill development and employment on an annual basis; additionally, Pennsylvania businesses serve as a core partner – addressing the competitive talent needs of thousands of small to large-size employers, Pennsylvania’s workforce development system lifts up our Commonwealth.
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Who We Are

The PA Workforce Development Association (PWDA) serves as the voice of the Pennsylvania workforce development system and a clearinghouse for workforce development information statewide. PWDA develops and provides professional training to local workforce development boards, while continuing proactive advocacy efforts on behalf of the workforce development system.

In The News

March 3, 2021

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February 22, 2021

Governor Wolf Unveils Workforce and Economic Development Plan to Get Pennsylvania Back to Work »

January 19, 2021

Biden picks Pa.’s Dr. Rachel Levine to be assistant health secretary »

January 12, 2021

Governor Wolf Announces $4.7 Million for Job Training by Businesses Seeking Skilled Workers »

December 11, 2020

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Announce New Protective Mitigation Efforts to Put Pennsylvania on Pause through Early January »

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