Westmoreland Fayette Workforce Investment Board
CONNECTING WORKFORCE AND EMPLOYERS IN WESTMORELAND & FAYETTE COUNTIES
Workforce Initiatives
WHAT WE DO
Public Notice: 2025 – 2029 REGIONAL & LOCAL PLAN OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The Regional and Local Plans can be viewed on the Public Documents and then under the Plans heading. The effective date for these plans will be July 1, 2025. Individuals or organizations seeking to submit comments on these documents may submit their comments in writing to policy@partner4work.org no later than May 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Public Notice: The Westmoreland-Fayette Business Education Partnership (BEP) VI RFP is Now Open
The WFWDB is pleased to announce that the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Westmoreland-Fayette Business Education Partnership (BEP) VI Grant is now open. We invite eligible organizations to submit proposals that support youth career readiness, workforce exploration, and education initiatives throughout the Westmoreland-Fayette region.
- Proposal Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET | Click Here to View Our Procurement Page
Public Notice: The Westmoreland-Fayette Industry Partnership Facilitator RFB is Now Open
The WFWDB is pleased to announce that the Request for Bids (RFB) for the Westmoreland-Fayette Industry Partnership Facilitator is now open. We invite eligible organizations to submit bids to facilitate and support employer-driven initiatives across the Westmoreland-Fayette Healthcare Industry Partnership and the Westmoreland-Fayette Manufacturing Industry Partnership.
Bid Deadline: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET | Click Here to View Our Procurement Page
Public Notice: Experience Works! PLUS Program | Summer 2025 Extension
Experience Works! PLUS is extending the application deadline! Interested students and worksites are welcome to apply through Friday, May 16th. Priority will be given to majors and internship positions in High-Priority Occupations. Slots are limited and may be industry specific.
Application matches must be complete by Friday, May 16th. 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 fall/spring semester.
“Application match” defined as a worksite and student paired together for an internship experience. Matches are considered complete and ready for review after the Internship Job Description Application, Intern Application, and Intern resume have been submitted.
Public Notice: WFWDB Executive Committee Meeting
The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Development Board will be holding a Virtual Executive Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. The Agenda for this meeting can be found here as a PDF and here as an RTF.
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/.