Partner4Work News Brief, Week of January 23, 2023
Our Vision: Partner4Work envisions a thriving and prosperous community, where all residents have access to expansive career opportunities and all businesses have access to a talented workforce.
Our Mission: To develop a thriving workforce, Partner4Work drives and delivers strategic investments, provides expertise, and creates opportunities for businesses, job seekers, agencies, and policymakers in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh.
OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS: To advance our mission and vision over the next three years, Partner4Work will focus on the following four priorities:
Priority 1: Advance and deliver effective, inclusive, and user-centered programs that build a stronger regional workforce.
Priority 2: Convene and influence local leaders to support data-informed decision-making and fieldwide innovation.
Priority 3: Expand our name recognition, credibility, and value proposition among our key partners.
Priority 4: Bolster our organizational infrastructure to support innovative programs and sustainable impact.
In July 2022 an individual enrolled in our Pathway Home reentry employment program prior to release from Allegheny County Jail. This program is funded by a DOL Reentry Employment Opportunities grant. Upon release, the individual enrolled in and completed a UPMC ophthalmic technician training program and was hired full-time at $19.16/hour thanks to previous experience in the field.
Job Openings
Don't miss your chance to join our growing team!
We currently are hiring for the following roles:
Program Coordinator, Priority Services for Youth and Adults
Get your application in today! We are looking to fill these roles immediately.
The Partner4Work Executive Committee will meet on March 17, 2023.
The Partner4Work Board of Directors will meet on March 31, 2023.
Nationally recognized for innovation, Partner4Work delivers workforce solutions for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County to ensure the current and future needs of businesses and job seekers are met. As stewards of more than $25 million in public and private workforce funds, Partner4Work oversees and funds workforce programs for adults, dislocated workers, and youth; educates the community through robust labor market analytics; and implements innovative solutions to the region's systemic workforce challenges. Partner4Work bridges the gap between people looking for work and companies in need of talent. More information is available at www.partner4work.org.