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Sneak Peek! ?? As we continue to celebrate the 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week, we're excited to share an early look at next week’s installment of What’s Working in Workforce. It will focus on apprenticeships and their impact on Allegheny County’s workforce. Check out this preview from our upcoming report, which highlights the number of active apprentices to see which industries are leading the way! #NAW2024 #WorkforceDevelopment #Apprenticeships #FutureOfWork #ApprenticeshipUSA

?? Celebrating Success During National Apprenticeship Week! ?? Meet Nathan McAfee, a proud graduate of the German American Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Chapter’s Polymer Process Technician apprenticeship program. Through this innovative three-year apprenticeship, Nathan honed expertise in polymer extrusion manufacturing, mechatronics, and advanced troubleshooting—equipping him with the confidence to tackle challenges and support his team. Nathan says: "This program has been an amazing opportunity. It helped me grow my knowledge, advance my career at VEKA - North America, and discover what I truly enjoy. For anyone new, an apprenticeship like this opens endless doors—you can go as far as you push yourself." ?? Check out Nathan’s story in his own words and see how apprenticeships transform lives and careers! Join us in celebrating Nathan’s success and the impact of apprenticeships on building careers and communities! #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #ApprenticeshipSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment #Partner4Work

?? THIS FRIDAY, November 22: Q&A Session for the Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program RFP ?? RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/etqV_TEU Final Submission Deadlines: ?? Transportation Assistance for EARN & Work Ready Programs ?? Change Management Facilitator/Training Provider ?? For details and submission information, visit: https://lnkd.in/e-bJJn2x Don’t miss your chance to submit!

Happy National Apprenticeship Week! ?? As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we're excited to kick off a week of showcasing how apprenticeships are transforming career pathways in the Pittsburgh region. Today, we're shining a spotlight on an exciting milestone in clean energy and automotive technology: the launch of the nation’s first EV Automotive Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program. ??? This apprenticeship wouldn’t be successful without the incredible collaboration of the German American Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Chapter, Community College of Allegheny County, and the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board. For more on how efforts like this are expanding career pathways nationwide, check out the "Classrooms To Career" Fact Sheet created by The White House. https://lnkd.in/ejKqBhHz Stay tuned all week as we highlight more inspiring apprenticeship stories that are shaping the future of work. #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA #ApprenticeshipPittsburgh

?? Celebrating Success Stories in Banking Careers! ?? Today, we’re excited to recognize six recent BankWork$? graduates who have launched successful careers in banking through the BankWork$ program! Congratulations to Jessica, Misty, Shyla, Virginia, Hadassah, and Asia on starting their new roles at PNC, Northwest Bank, First Commonwealth Bank, First National Bank, and Dollar Bank. Their achievements showcase the power of partnership. Together with the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Partner4Work, and the Energy Innovation Center, BankWork$? provides free, comprehensive training that empowers participants to step into banking careers with confidence. Each graduate gained hands-on skills, mentorship, and industry-specific training to qualify for roles such as teller, customer service representative, and personal banker. A special thank you to the EICI career navigators, Carmen Williams and Jamara Taylor, for your dedication to making this program a success. Your unwavering support has been invaluable to our graduates! Together, we’re helping individuals overcome barriers to employment, build meaningful careers, and strengthen Pittsburgh’s financial sector. ???? #BankWorks #Partner4Work #EnergyInnovationCenterInstitute #PABankers #SuccessStories #CareerMilestone #WorkforceDevelopment

New Requests for Proposals (RFPs) Now Open! ?? Partner4Work is seeking innovative partners for two exciting programs: 1?? Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program Help youth (ages 14-24) gain work skills and career exploration this summer! ??? Proposals Due: Dec. 16, 2024 ?? Q&A Session: Nov. 22 – RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/etqV_TEU 2?? Transportation Assistance for EARN & Work Ready Programs Provide creative transportation solutions to help job seekers access training and employment across Allegheny County. ??? Proposals Due: Nov. 22, 2024 For details and submission for both RFPs: https://lnkd.in/e-bJJn2x Let’s work together to create meaningful change! ?? #WorkforceDevelopment #YouthEmployment #Partner4Work #RFP

?? Huge congratulations to the latest PIT2Work cohort on their incredible achievement! ??? The 4Construction program at Partner4Work, in collaboration with Pittsburgh International Airport and Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation's Introduction to the Construction Trades Pre-Apprentice Training helps make this program possible. PIT2Work isn’t just a training program—it’s a launchpad for careers in construction, building our region’s future workforce. To the graduates: your hard work and commitment have set the foundation for lifelong success. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make! Our Industry Liaison of Construction, Maurice Walker, delivered an inspiring speech to this dedicated group, encouraging them to embrace their new paths in the trades. Over the past five weeks, these graduates have gained essential hands-on experience and earned industry certifications, preparing them for bright futures in union apprenticeships. Join us in celebrating these new skilled trades professionals and the partnerships that made it all happen! #ConstructionTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #PIT2Work #Apprenticeships #BuildingOurFuture Chaquita Barnett, Ron Sapp

PUBLIC NOTICE We have two exciting opportunities to make a real impact on workforce development in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County: 1?? WIOA Local Plan Community Engagement Facilitator Through this competitive procurement, Partner4Work seeks an individual or organization to serve as a facilitator for one in-person and one virtual community engagement meeting in order to obtain stakeholder input that informs the development of the WIOA Local Plan for the Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh workforce development areas. 2?? Change Management Facilitator/Training Provider Partner4Work is seeking a qualified organization, firm, and/or individual to design and facilitate a series of workshops focused on fostering a cohesive and collaborative work culture at the PA CareerLink? sites in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County as we prepare to integrate EARN and Work Ready Services into the PA CareerLink?. If you’re ready to support these initiatives, please visit our website for more details and submit your quote! https://lnkd.in/e-bJJn2x #WorkforceDevelopment #PittsburghJobs #RFQ #CommunityEngagement #ChangeManagement #PAJobs

Building Success: Pittsburgh’s Workforce Transformation in Action! ?? Through 4Construction, Partner4Work is proud to be creating life-changing opportunities in Pittsburgh’s construction industry. This initiative has already made a powerful impact, equipping residents with skills for high-demand careers. One standout story is that of Troy Buefort, a graduate of Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation's Introduction to the Construction Trades Pre-Apprentice Training program and PIT2Work, in partnership with Pittsburgh International Airport. Before joining PIT2Work, Troy had no experience in construction, but he quickly excelled, gaining skills, certifications, and confidence that have transformed his future. Now a skilled labor apprentice with Local 1058, Troy shared how PIT2Work has been a blessing and put him on the right path to success. Troy is a testament to how partnerships through 4Construction empowers local talent and supports career growth. With additional investments from federal and local leaders, 4Construction is expanding to reach even more of our neighbors. This spring, shovels will hit the ground on a new training site, enabling graduates to transition seamlessly from training to paid work on major projects. #4Construction #SuccessStories #PIT2Work #PittsburghWorkforce #Partner4Work #CareerPathways #FutureOfWork Chaquita Barnett, Ron Sapp

Ribbon Cutting for the Nation’s First EV Technician Apprenticeship! We're celebrating a milestone in sustainable innovation and workforce development with the unveiling of the nation’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) Automotive Technician Apprenticeship program at the Community College of Allegheny County West Hills Center. This game-changing initiative, powered by the German American Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Chapter, CCAC, the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board, and Partner4Work will equip the next generation of EV technicians with hands-on, debt-free training. Acting Secretary Julie Su, Congressman Chris Deluzio, County Executive Sara Innamorato, Dr. Quintin Bullock of CCAC, Rachel Mauer the GACC, Lisa McIntyre of the Greater Pittsburgh Auto Dealers Association, and Partner4Work CEO Robert Cherry spoke at this momentous occasion, underscoring the strong federal, state, and local commitment to equitable workforce development. With hands-on, debt-free training and an industry-leading curriculum, this program will create a skilled, diverse talent pipeline to support the clean energy transition. It’s a model for innovation that showcases Pittsburgh’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce and sustainable economy! #RibbonCutting #WorkforceDevelopment #EVTechnician #Apprenticeships #CleanEnergy #Partner4Work #Pittsburgh