Pa. report urges youth workforce development funding - Central Penn Business Journal

Pa. report urges youth workforce development funding - Central Penn Business Journal

A state organization is calling for more investment in workforce development for young people after a report on employment trends.  The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association on Monday released a Youth Demographic Study to shed light on the employment trends, labor force participation, and migration patterns of the youth population in Pennsylvania.   “Pennsylvania’s demographic shift is clear. As our population ages, we simply can’t affo…

Pa. report urges youth workforce development funding

A state organization is calling for more investment in workforce development for young people after a report on employment trends.  The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association on Monday released a Youth Demographic Study to shed light on the employment trends, labor force participation, and migration patterns of the youth population in Pennsylvania.   “Pennsylvania’s demographic shift is clear. As our population ages, we simply can’t affo…

Hope through Housing Launches Workforce Development Program with $1.69 Million State Grant

The Hope through Housing Foundation is launching an ambitious, two‐year workforce development initiative designed to train and place 200 individuals in high‐demand fields ranging from property management to digital media production.  The landmark effort is funded by a $1.69 million grant from California’s Employment Development Department’s Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program and focuses on serving individuals ages 18‐28.  “I’m thrill…