Westmoreland Fayette Workforce Investment Board


CONNECTING WORKFORCE AND EMPLOYERS IN WESTMORELAND & FAYETTE COUNTIES

Workforce Initiatives

WHAT WE DO

Meeting Update: WFWDB Board Meeting 

The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Development Board will host an in-person/virtual Board Meeting on Monday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. The Agenda for this meeting can be found here as a PDF or downloaded here as an RTF. The meeting will take place at Westmoreland County Community College, Commissioners Hall, Room 2303, 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697.  Anyone interested in attending this public meeting may join via Zoom, please follow the link here to view the meeting event  for more information.

Public Notice: Procurement Opportunity Available!

The WFWIB is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide services under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act for One-Stop Operator and/or Title I Career Services Provider. The RFP can be found on the WFWIB’s website here or on the “Resources” page under “Procurement” and “Requests for Proposals”. The bidders conference will be held on October 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Registration is required to join the conference. Interested applicants please register here

Proposal are due Friday, December 6, 2024!

OUR PURPOSE:

Career Development

Respond to the needs of the community by building and enhancing  career development and the workforce training system.

Funding Guidance

Work to affect regional change by channeling federal, state, and local funding to the areas of greatest need.

Connection

Convene all public and private stakeholders to coordinate workforce development activities with economic development strategies.

Bridging the workforce gap in our counties

The Westmorland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board (WFWIB) is a business, education, and community Board that is empowered to lead workforce development activities in the Westmoreland-Fayette area.

Photograph by Betty Moore of Farmington, PA

Learn About the Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does the WFWIB Serve?

The WFWIB serves Westmoreland and Fayette County residents who are active members of the local labor force and local employers looking to train, hire, and retain their workforce.

what funding resources does the WFWIB Utilize?

The WFWIB utilizes several state and federal resources:

  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA): Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Discretionary funds from the PA Dept. of Labor & Industry
  • Discretionary funds from the U.S. Dept. of Labor
Does the WFWIB offer internship assistance?

As part of the WFWIB’s goal to prepare the future workforce, the WFWIB has offered internship and work experience opportunities to local businesses and students.

The WFWIB’s Experience Works! PLUS internship program is available to students and local businesses!

Learn more about Experience Works! PLUS here!

How can I partner with the WFWIB?

The WFWIB is always seeking to establish new partnerships with local businesses and organizations to identify workforce development gaps, solutions, and opportunities.

Contact us at info@westfaywib.org for more information.

What data is available about Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce?

The WFWIB uses data that is available from the following services:

  • PA Dept. of Labor & Industry – Center for Workforce Information and Analysis (CWIA)
  • U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • U.S. Dept. of Commerce
  • U.S. Census Bureau
  • Westmoreland County Planning Department
  • Fayette County Planning Department
  • Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission
How can the WFWIB set up a training for students?

The WFWIB, on an annual basis, solicits training for eligible individuals. The WFWIB utilizes Request for Proposals (RFP) or individual Training Accounts (ITA).

Contact us at info@westfaywib.org for more information.

Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board

145 Pavilion Lane,
Youngwood, PA 15697
724.755.2145 | TTY: 724.925.3243
info@westfaywib.org

Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board is an equal opportunity employer/program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For federal funding information, visit westfaywib.org/resources/.