Partner4Work News
Partner4Work News Brief for the week of September 26th, 2022. Learn more about EDSI and Project Destiny, success stories, and vote on our poll!
Partner4Work News Briefs for the week of September 12th, 2022. Learn more about job openings, RFQs/RFPs, and events coming up this month!
Partner4Work's INSPIRE program serves job seekers in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission through partnership with three other workforce boards in the southwest PA region. Locally operated by the Allegheny County PA CareerLink, participants have access to a wide range of workforce training and services, including Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) training through the Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition.
The Good Health, Better World podcast sponsored by UPMC Health Plan brings experts together to discuss some of healthcare’s most important (and often challenging) topics. In this episode, our excellent leader, Earl Buford highlights the critical link between strong health and steady employment. The episode also shares information about the new collaboration between P4W and UPMC Health Plan on the Pathways to Work program.
By Richard Cerilli
Pittsburgh Business Times - December 10, 2020
Pittsburgh Business Times
September 15, 2020
By Earl Buford and Laura Ellsworth
Pittsburgh Business Times - September 11, 2020
By Nate Doughty of the Pittsburgh Business Times
August 5, 2020
Partner4Work and its Board of Directors are committed to supporting social justice reform, empowering Black communities, and creating the pathways and mechanisms that allow for Black and Brown residents to have life-sustaining employment, access to advancement opportunities, and the business support needed to compete in the marketplace.
Source: Pittsburgh Business Times
By Earl Buford and David J. Malone for the Pittsburgh Business Times
April 22, 2020
On Friday, Gov. Tom Wolf Governor Tom Wolf announced the PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)'s plan to implement federal unemployment compensation benefits provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act temporarily provides an additional $600 per week, makes self-employed, independent contractors and gig workers eligible for benefits, and extends unemployment compensation (UC) benefits for an additional 13 weeks. A summary of Gov. Wolf's announcement can be found in Partner4Work's most recent policy briefing.
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A little more than a week since the CARES Act was signed into law, American businesses and workers look to understand key items including small business relief through the Paycheck Protection Program, stimulus payments, and expanded unemployment compensation benefits. Locally, agencies including the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Neighborhood Allies and others have mobilized to help small businesses learn about and access the resources provided through the Act. At the same time, Partner4Work (P4W) and its partners drive critical workforce decision-making for the benefit of businesses, workers, and partners in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh.
On Friday, President Trump signed into law a more than $2 trillion stimulus bill with a wide-ranging impact on businesses and workers. Specifically, the action will put cash in the hands of taxpayers, expand access to unemployment compensation, and provide relief to businesses. At the same time, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a number of bills in response to COVID-19 regarding UC, education, and the primary. We understand these are trying times for our businesses, our workers, and our partners, and we continue to drive critical workforce decision-making.
Across the country, first-time unemployment claims soared last week as businesses and workers felt the effects of the COVID-19 crisis; Pennsylvania was no exception. First-time unemployment claims in PA were reported at 353,644 for the week, with trends showing record-level claims again this week, particularly as Gov. Wolf implemented a stay-at-home order for Allegheny County. We understand these are trying times for our businesses, our workers, and our partners, and we continue to drive critical workforce decision-making.
Like you, Partner4Work is monitoring reports of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and is following the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) to mitigate exposure and spread.
The safety of our staff, partners, and the community is our first priority; however, Partner4Work is committed to providing critical workforce services to our community. This page includes important information and will be updated as needed.