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Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. Awards Bidders for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Summer Youth Employment Programs
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Jun 28, 2009
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At the May 22, 2009 TCWIB Board meeting, the Board approved Summer Youth Employment program proposals submitted by Career T.R.A.C.K., Inc. and Family-Life Media-Com., Inc. Below are short descriptions of the programs.
Career T.R.A.C.K., Inc. will provide internships/office work experience opportunities for 36 youth ages 16-24. Emphasis will be focused on placing youth in the TCWIB designated high growth career areas. These work experiences will utilize both non-profit and for-profit worksites. Career T.R.A.C.K., Inc. will also provide team based work experience and adult mentoring to 24 youth ages 16-24 in the form of work crews. The crews will participate in community based projects learning occupational skills and how to function as a member of a team.
Family-Life Media-Com., Inc. will provide 12 participants, ages 16-24, a work experience Monday through Thursday in one of the high demand career areas of the tri-county area. Life strategy workshops will be held on Fridays to enhance work readiness skills and coach participants in personal effectiveness skills.
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Tri-County ARRA Implementation Strategy- UPDATED
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May 20, 2009
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The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009, is intended to preserve and create jobs, promote the nation’s economic recovery, and to assist those most impacted by the recession. With the additional workforce funding provided in the Recovery Act, and the increased employment and training services such funding will support, the workforce system will play a vital role in America’s economic recovery by assisting workers who are facing unprecedented challenges to retool their skills and re-establish themselves in viable career paths. Drawing on the workforce system’s expertise in developing our nation’s workers, one-Stop Career Centers across the country will target services to meet the changing needs of workers and employers.
Please click on the following link to review the draft of the Tri-County ARRA Implementation Strategy. Please send any comments to msalony@tcwib.net
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Provider Resources: High Priority Occupation Demand (HPO) List
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Apr 23, 2009
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TCWIB, Inc. is accepting petitions to add occupations to the High Priority Occupation Demand (HPO) List. All applications must be received and/or post marked by May 8, 2009 (if dropping off at Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (TCWIB) office, petitions/applications must be received by 4:30 PM) Attn: Melinda C. Schultheis, TCWIB, Inc. 112 Hollywood Drive, Suite #201, Butler, PA 16001. Petitions must be filed and approved by a local workforce investment board – do not send your petition directly to the state.
The application must be completed in Petition Format and have the required documentation attached (letters from employers indicating that there are 35 job openings per year for the next five years). Please refer to Regional HPO Petition and TCWIB HPO Petition Form.
To verify what occupations are considered High Priority Occupations and to determine if you need to file a petition to add an occupation to TCWIB’s HPO list, review to the Draft High Priority Occupations for the Tri-County Area, please refer to the Revised Draft 2009 HPO Lists (go to the Tri-County tab). Also please review the Draft 2009 HPO List PA to review current eleven (11) High Priority Clusters.
Occupations approved through the petition process will be added to TCWIB’s local list, which becomes effective July 1, 2009, for a period of FIVE years (previously 3 years). Any petition received after the May 8 deadline will not be reviewed by TCWIB until the June board meeting and will not make the state application deadline of June 3, 2009. All applications received by TCWIB by May 8 will be reviewed at the May 22 Board Meeting. All applications approved by the Tri-County Board will be forwarded to the state by the June 3 deadline.
Guidelines for the HPO process and other pertinent information can be found at http://www.paworkforce.state.pa.us/professionals/cwp/view.asp?a=467&q=152743.
Please call Melinda Schultheis at 724.282.9341 Ext. 33 or email mschultheis@tcwib.net with any questions.
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Youth Council Change Notice
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Apr 22, 2009
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The Youth Council meeting scheduled for May 11, 2009 has been changed to May 18, 2009. The meeting will still be at the Armstrong County CareerLink at 1:30pm. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Paul Weifenbaugh, Youth Program Coordinator at pweifenbaugh@tcwib.net
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WIA ARRA Funds RFP
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Apr 15, 2009
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WIA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds Request for Proposals available for download The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board (TCWIB) a consortium of Butler, Armstrong, and Indiana Counties, is seeking proposals for work experience programs and services for youth ages 16-24 that are economically disadvantaged. TCWIB is interested in proposals that are submitted as part of a collaborative effort that involve innovative approaches to delivering information to youth regarding the opportunities available to them. TCWIB plans to fund proposals for programs beginning in June 2009 and ending September 30, 2009. Specifications regarding this Request for Proposals are available in the Periodicals and Downloads section which is located on the website toolbar under Tools. Additionally, the information is available by following this link. Please refer to the RFP for all deadline information. TCWIB is an EEO employer and training provider.
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TCWIB Event Calendars
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Mar 19, 2009
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Please find the links below providing a calendar of events for March and April 2009 for the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
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TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Youth Request for Proposals
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Mar 13, 2009
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The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board (TCWIB) a consortium of Butler, Armstrong, and Indiana Counties, is seeking proposals for training and employment programs and services for youth ages 12-18 that are economically disadvantaged. TCWIB is interested in proposals that are submitted as part of a collaborative effort that involve innovative approaches to delivering information to youth regarding the opportunities available to them. TCWIB plans to fund proposals for the program year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010. Specifications regarding this Request for Proposals are available in the Periodicals and Downloads section which is located on the website toolbar under Tools. Additionally the information is available by following this link.
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Youth Council Meeting Change Notice
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Sep 22, 2008
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The Youth Council meeting scheduled for October 20, 2008 has been changed to October 6, 2008. The meeting will still be at the Armstrong County CareerLink at 1:30pm. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Paul Weifenbaugh, Youth Program Coordinator at pweifenbaugh@tcwib.net
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Veteran's Expo on August 6th at the Belmont Complex in Kittanning
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Jul 16, 2008
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The Veterans Expo is designed to provide all veterans and their spouses job opportunities available with employers in the region. Attendees may also speak with representatives from numerous educational institutions, apprenticeship programs, and obtain information about financial aid. The Veterans Administration (VA) will be available to provide pertinent and timely information on veteran’s benefits, how to file for your benefits, and how to access care.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 11 am – 4 pm
The Belmont Complex, 415 Butler Rd. Kittanning, PA 16201 Bring ample copies of your most recent resume and dress appropriately for interviewing. There will be areas reserved for interviews to be conducted. Make sure you come prepared. Transportation buses will be available on a first come first serve basis. An advanced reservation for seating is required. To reserve your seat please call your local Veterans Employment Representative.
Deadline to reserve seating is 25 July 2008.
Contact Information:
Allegheny:
Pennsylvania CareerLink, Downtown Pittsburgh
Ken Semevoski
412-552-7014
Veterans Leadership Program
Mike Stone
412-481-8200
Armstrong County:
Pennsylvania Careerlink, Kittanning
Susan Riggsby
724-543-7112
Butler County:
Pennsylvania Careerlink, Butler
Debra Ernst
724-431-4014
Indiana County:
Pennsylvania Careerlink, Indiana
Jackie Barto
724-471-7234
Westmoreland County:
Alle-Kiski Pennsylvania Careerlink
Rick O’Domes
724-334-8600x211
Pennsylvania Careerlink, Youngwood
Sean Zielinski
724-755-2330x132
There will also be a Welcome Home Event for Recent OEF/OIF Servicemembers that have returned from recent worldwide military engagements. There will be food, entertainment, and recreational activities for the returnees and their families. For additional details please contact Bill Cress at 724-285-2493 or Tod Conner at 1-800-362-8262, ext 5583. Expo Hosted by: VA Butler Healthcare and Pennsylvania CareerLink (representing the Allegheny Co., Armstrong Co., Butler Co., Indiana Co., and Westmoreland Co. CareerLink Offices)
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