Talent

With a strong education and training ecosystem providing pathways to careers to the hard work ethics, Central Pennsylvania has skilled talent ready to be a part of business success. The region's talent is recognized for their strong work ethic and ingenuity. Innovation and entrepreneurship characterize the spirit of both our businesses and the workforce that drives their success.

Central Region Workforce Development Area (WDA) Profile: A compilation of selected economic, geographic and demographic data for Pennsylvania's 22 Workforce Development Areas. Source: Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Center for Workforce Information & Analysis.

• Central WDA Profile (PDF)
• Path to Careers Video (YouTube)
• Work, Live, Grow in Central PA (PDF)
• Centre County Talent Profile (PDF)
• Mifflin County Talent Profile (PDF)
• Snyder County Talent Profile (PDF)
• Union County Talent Profile (PDF)
• Northumberland County Talent Profile (PDF)
• Montour County Talent Profile (PDF)
• Columbia County Talent Profile (PDF)
• Innovative, Forward-thinking Workforce Preparedness and Training Initiatives
• PAsmart Grants
• What's Cool Video Library

Talent Resources and Programs

Advance Central PA, the central region's Workforce Investment Board (WIB), offers a comprehensive selection of solutions to help companies maximize the positive impact of their workforce with improved productivity, efficiency, and performance. Advance Central PA manages the PA CareerLink® system across the region with a focus on service to employers and relevance to industry. Services include On-The-Job Training, Incumbent Worker Training, Apprenticeships, Wage Surveys, WorkKeys®, Industry Partnerships and more.

• WEDnetPA
• PAsmart
• Smart PA
• Manufacturing PA Innovation Program
• Penn State University Learning Factory
• Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Future Ready PA Index