RFP For Opportunity Youth Services Released
As part of SCPa Works’ new strategy to better serve our out-of-school young adult population, we are excited to announce the release of our “Opportunity Youth Services” RFP…
News & Insights
Why Human-Centered Design Works
[This will be the first in a series of posts that outline SCPa Works’ on-going efforts to identify and implement innovative ways to redesign and improve the one-stop delivery system for job seekers.] At SCPa Works, we are driven by the principle of continuous improvement…
Saluting and Supporting Our Veterans
This week, as we celebrate the men and women who have served our country, we are reminded of the important responsibility our public workforce system has of serving the employment needs of the veterans in the South Central PA region…
Welcome to the new South Central Workforce Investment Board, South Central Pa Works
In my first year here, I’ve learned a great deal about the opportunities and challenges of our public workforce development system…
A New Opportunity to Serve Our Youth
Last month SCPa Works, with the help of our partners at Jobs for the Future (JFF) and Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Philly, organized a roundtable discussion bringing together educators, service providers and community leaders to talk about Opportunity Youth…
Labor & Industry Secretary Manderino Visits York to Discuss Investments in Workforce
On August 26th, 2015, SCPa Works Board and staff were honored to host Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Kathy Manderino during her visit to York as part of Governor Tom Wolf’s “Jobs That Pay” tour…
PA Reshoring Initiative: Make it in America
“PA Made Again: PA’s Reshoring Initiative” is focused on creating/retaining manufacturing jobs in Pennsylvania by spurring direct foreign investment, encouraging firms to relocate jobs to Pennsylvania that had previously been moved out of the United States, and encouraging those considering relocation to keep operations in the state…
Perry County Literacy Council
Governor Tom Wolf visited the Perry County Literacy Council (PCLC) to support rural grassroots organizations and Adult Education programs. The Governor wanted to observe the level of collaboration and support that makes Perry County a model of service to the community…