Resources

The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board, as fiscal agent for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds, periodically releases grants to assist employers and organizations to meet the workforce developments needs of the local area.

The following RFPs are available:

• WIOA Youth Employment and Training Programs – open PDF, download RTF
  • This RFP seeks proposals from qualified and eligible organizations to provide innovative WIOA programs and comprehensive services that will serve in-school youth (ISY) and out-of-school youth (OSY).
  • Proposals are due Friday, May 5, 2023 no later than 4:00 p.m. ET.
  • A Bidders Conference was held on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Q&A Document can be found here: open PDF, download RTF

Previous RFPs:

• Youth Re-Entry Program for Young Adults 2020 – open PDF, download RTF
• TANF Youth Career Readiness Program 2020 – open PDF, download RTF
• One-Stop Operator/Title I Provider 2020 – open PDF, download RTF
• BEP III Grant 2021 – open PDF, download RTF
• WIOA Youth Employment & Training Programs 2021 – open PDF, download RTF
• “Experience Works!” Youth Work Experience Program – open PDF, download RTF
• TANF Career Readiness Program 2022 – open PDF, download RTF
• Westmoreland-Fayette Youth Re-Entry RFP – open PDF, download RTF
• WF-BEP IV RFP – open PDF, download RTF
• Westmoreland-Fayette Youth Re-Entry Program – open PDF, download RTF
• TANF Youth Career Readiness Program – open PDF, download RTF

The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board, as a WIOA fiscal agent, is responsible for implementing formal bidding procedures for certain services related to its workforce development efforts.

The following RFBs are available:

• Single Audit Provider – open PDF, download RTF
  • The WFWIB has published a Request for Bids (RFB) seeking bids from Certified Accounting Firms interested in performing a single audit of fund expended by the WFWDB.
  • RFB Questions Received & Answers are provided here: open PDF, download RTF
  • Requested Documented:
    • Most recently completed audit: open PDF, download RTF
    • 2021 Registration Statement: open PDF, download RTF
    • 2021 Form 990: open PDF, download RTF

Previous RFBs:

• Workforce Development Project Facilitator – open PDF, download RTF
• Westmoreland-Fayette Manufacturing Industry Partnership Facilitator RFB – open PDF, download RTF
• PA CareerLink® Training Facilitator – open PDF, download RTF

The Board asks entities to submit quotes on services or supplies.

The following RFQs are available:

We do not currently have any RFQs available at this time. Please check back soon!

In-School Youth

Connellsville Area CTC: EMT Academy – Fayette County
An academy-style EMT training program that provides youth with high priority skills training, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to pass the NREMT exam.

Connellsville Area CTC: Summer Career Exploration Camp – Fayette County
Summer camps for Connellsville Area middle school students entering grades 6-8 to expose them high priority occupations, local businesses, the Career and Technology Center (CTC), and hands-on career awareness.

German American Chamber of Commerce Pittsburgh Chapter: Dual apprenticeship & Pre-Apprenticeship Program – Westmoreland & Fayette County
A program for local high school seniors to complete a paid internship and then transition to a full-time apprenticeship opportunity.

Greater Latrobe School District: NEXT Career Pathways Program – Westmoreland County
A career awareness program providing activities for students in grades 8-12 in order for them to experience local high priority occupations through facility tour field trips.

Hempfield Area School District: Summer Career Camp – Westmoreland County
A week-long summer camp to expose Hempfield Area middle and high school students to high priority occupations to help them prepare to fulfill careers in the local area.

Intermediate Unit I: Manufacturing Experiences – Fayette County
An immersive summer camp experience for local youth focusing on manufacturing utilizing a Pre-Apprenticeship program, digital fabrication, and computer numerical control training.

Northern Westmoreland CTC: Business Education Leadership Program – Westmoreland County
In partnership with Penn State New Kensington’s The Corner Launchbox, this program designed to share local career pathways, post-secondary education options, essential skills, job shadowing opportunities, and introduction to local businesses to NWCTC students.

Pittsburgh Chapter NTMA Foundation/SWPA BotsIQ: Developing Manufacturing’s Future Workforce – Westmoreland & Fayette County
A hands-on program providing technical training and high engagement learning opportunities for local youth and high schools in the Westmoreland-Fayette area.

PIC: Drone Education Program – Westmoreland & Fayette County
In partnership with Steel City Drones, this program will provide local youth from Westmoreland and Fayette County school districts with drone programming education, paid work experiences, and FAA Part 107 Drone Certification Licensing.

Redstone Foundation: Fayette Business Education Partnership – Fayette County
An initiative to expand and maintain the Fayette Business Education Partnership and its programs.

SWPA BotsIQ: Cobot & Internship Programs – Westmoreland & Fayette County
Programs designed to introduce Fayette and Westmoreland youth to high priority advanced manufacturing and robotics careers.

Westmoreland County Community College: Heatlhcare Career Camp – Westmoreland County
An opportunity for high school students grades 9-10 from Jeannette City, Penn Trafford, Mt. Pleasant, and Laurel Highlands School Districts to learn about healthcare careers through hands-on activities and facility tours.

Westmoreland County Forum for Workforce Development: Virtual Career & Education Exploration – Westmoreland County
An initiative to expand the Virtual Reality Career Snap Shots and Virtual Career Mentorships for new business partners and students.

Out-of-School Youth

Equus Workforce Solutions: Employment and Training Program – Westmoreland County
A program for young adults interested in reaching both their employment and GED goals through employment venue options, job experience, soft skills, advanced training, and post-secondary institution/military assistance.

FCCAA: Nurse Aide Training Program – Fayette County
A program designed to provide young adults with a CNA Certification through instructional hours, pre-employment workshops, nursing courses, clinical experience, job readiness, and case management support.

PIC: Transportation Partnership Youth Program – Westmoreland & Fayette County
A program that will provide three different career education tracks to earn credentials in the high priority occupation of transportation

RIHS: CareerSTEPS Program – Westmoreland & Fayette County
CareerSTEPS is designed to provide young adults with career readiness services such as workshops, resume building, mock interviews, online learning/training, and work experience.