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  • PWDA Announces Governor’s Employer Award for Achievement for Local Employers and Organizations 

    Hershey, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association announced that seven local employers and organizations were recipients of the Governor’s Employer Award for Achievement, to be honored at the Association’s 39th Annual Conference on May 3-5, 2023, in Hershey. “Congratulations to all of the employers and organizations who have earned recognition for their partnerships…

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  • Let’s #FreeTheData and Get PA to Work

    The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association is proud to announce that we are leading a coalition to #FreetheData.   The Pennsylvania workforce is changing, so policymakers and administrators must work together to ensure that programs effectively serve job seekers, workers, and employers. A coalition of stakeholders has echoed this sentiment, and that’s why we’ve launched the #FreetheData…

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  • PWDA Launches Coalition to Make Workforce Data Available to Workforce Boards, Employers, Advocates 

    #FreeTheData Campaign Urges Legislature to Pass Bills to Save Costs by Making Workforce Data Available Without a 24-Month Delay Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association is launching a coalition and campaign to pass legislation that will allow for better access to workforce data from the Commonwealth. Currently, local workforce boards and other…

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  • Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association’s Statement on Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address

    Harrisburg, PA: Today, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro presented his 2023 budget with a significant focus on workforce development. Carrie Amann, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association, made the following statement. “Today, Governor Josh Shapiro outlined his vision for building the nation’s strongest workforce in Pennsylvania. We appreciate the amount of focus on workforce…

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  • PWDA Joins WITF to Talk About Students and Workforce Development

    Last week, Carrie Amann, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association joined other workforce leaders at Dauphin County Technical School for a panel discussion with WITF’s Spark program.  Hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon discussed non-traditional career pathways with a panel of students, educators, and professionals. The Spark traveled to the Dauphin County…

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  • PWDA Testifies on Workforce Challenges Before PA GOP House Policy Committee

    Last week, Carrie Amann from the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association (PWDA) appeared before the Pennsylvania Republican House Policy Committee to share their thoughts on how to improve the workforce development system in the state.  Carrie focused on better preparing Pennsylvania’s workforce to meet the needs of employers and make Pennsylvania’s workforce the strongest in the…

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  • Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association Congratulates Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Governor Austin Davis on Their Inauguration 

    Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association congratulated Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on their inauguration into office. Carrie Amann, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association, made the following statement. “We congratulate Governor Josh Shapiro and Lt. Governor Austin Davis on their inauguration to office. We look forward…

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  • Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association Congratulates Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro’s Cabinet Nominees

    Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association congratulated Gov.-elect Shapiro’s cabinet nominees, including those who oversee and interact with Pennsylvania’s workforce development system. Carrie Amann, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association, made the following statement. “Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro has appointed a strong team of cabinet nominees who will help make Pennsylvania’s…

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