Westmoreland Fayette Workforce Investment Board
CONNECTING WORKFORCE AND EMPLOYERS IN WESTMORELAND & FAYETTE COUNTIES
Workforce Initiatives
WHAT WE DO
Public Notice: Complete the 2025 Community Engagement Survey
The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board (WFWIB) is preparing the 2025 Local Plan to address the workforce development needs of our area. We invite you to take part in our WFWIB Public Engagement Survey, as your feedback will help shape key workforce initiatives and ensure our strategies are tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in the region.
- Complete the Survey Here
- The survey will take approximately less than 10 minutes to complete
Public Notice: Experience Works! PLUS Program | Summer 2025 Notice
Experience Works! PLUS will have limited internship slots for the 2025 summer season. Applications and matches must be submitted by April 25, 2025, for early summer consideration (with start dates of May 12 or May 19). Priority will be given to internship positions in High-Priority Occupations. Application matches are considered complete and ready for review after the Internship Job Description Application, Intern Application, and Intern resume have been submitted.
Applicants without a match or those applying after the deadline will be placed on a waitlist. We will contact waitlisted applicants as slots become available for the remainder of the summer and into the fall.
OUR PURPOSE:
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!
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/.