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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.

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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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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.

Check out the WIOA Guide for Local Elected Officials here.

In The News

April 16, 2018

Trump releases executive order calling for work requirements, elimination of workforce programs »

April 16, 2018

GOP proposes stricter work requirements for food stamp recipients, a step toward a major overhaul of the social safety net »

April 12, 2018

President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate and Appoint Personnel to Key Administration Posts »

April 11, 2018

Paul Ryan won’t seek re-election »

April 5, 2018

Agencies plan for possible FirstEnergy layoffs »

Upcoming Events

May 16, 2018

2018 Annual Employment, Training & Education Conference »

October 1, 2018

2018 PA WDB Symposium »

May 8, 2019

2019 Annual Employment, Training & Education Conference »

May 13, 2020

2020 Annual Employment, Training & Education Conference »

May 5, 2021

2021 Annual Employment, Training and Education Conference »

Success Stories

Pittsburgh company wins Governor’s Employer Award

TruFoodMfg is a contract manufacturer of food products, including granola, snack bars, chocolate, and nutrition bars. The company currently operates two high-speed manufacturing plants in RIDC Park East in the Pittsburgh metropolitan region. TruFoodMfg’s products are sold worldwide under a variety of brand names.

TruFoodMfg

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