Eileen Cipriani, Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development for the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry explains how Pennsylvania is working toward a more collaborative economic development strategy by bringing together workforce development and economic development.

1. Pennsylvania’s Workforce Collaborations
Eileen Cipriani
Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development
PA Department of Labor & Industry

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Governor Wolf’s Strategic Goals:

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Silos

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Workforce Training Programs statewide (65!)
Department of Aging – 1
Department of Corrections – 5
Department of Community & Economic Development – 5
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources – 2
Department of Education – 12
Department of Environmental Protection – 1
Department of Health – 2
Department of Human Services – 18
Department of Labor & Industry – 16
Department of Transportation – 2
PA Emergency Management – 1

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Landscape within which
Pennsylvania’s Workforce System Operates
Department of Aging
Municipalities 2561
School Districts 500
Counties 67
Local Workforce Development Areas 23
Vocational Rehabilitation Districts 15
Independent Community Colleges 14
Economic Development Areas 10
Intermediate Units 9
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Partner Agencies

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Next Generation Sector Strategies

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Industry Partnerships
Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture & Food Production
Building & Construction
Business Services
Energy
Healthcare
Logistics & Transportation

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Business Engagement

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Career Readiness

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Apprenticeships

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Office & Admin Support
16%
Sales
10%
Healthcare
10%
Food Prep &
Serving
8%
Transportation &
Moving…
Production
7%
Computer & Math
2%
Other
40%
Occupational Employment Distribution in
Pennsylvania
Other

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Office & Admin Support
15%
Sales
11%
Healthcare
10%
Transportation & Moving
9%Production
8%
Computer & Math
1%
Other
46%
Occupational Employment Distribution in the Northeast PREP
Region
Other

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Technology Sector

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Healthcare Sector

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Manufacturing Sector

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Questions

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Thank you!
Eileen Cipriani
ecipriani@pa.gov
or
ra-liwd-dptysecretar@pa.gov