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Montgomery County is the third largest county in Pennsylvania. With just under 800,000 people living in its 487 square miles, Montgomery County is home to scores of major employers in pharmaceuticals, banking, manufacturing, healthcare and education. The Montgomery County government and the services it provides to its residents is a reflection of the county itself – large, diversified, sophisticated and efficient. With a $385 million budget and close to 2,400 employees, Montgomery County provides a wide range of services serving social needs, business development, employee training, recreational opportunities, public safety, court services and roads and bridges. The county provides and coordinates social services in innovative and efficient ways through several departments including the Office of Children and Youth, Developmental Disabilities, and Aging and Adult Services. Montgomery County maintains 75 miles of roads and 133 bridges; has developed over 60 miles of multi-use trails throughout the county; and cares for seven county parks and five historic sites. Montgomery County also boasts an award-winning Department of Public Safety, which includes the only internationally accredited emergency dispatch center (911) in Pennsylvania. The dispatch center handles 770,000 calls a year; it handles 1,900 dispatches a day; and, over one million radio transmissions a week. The county government provides many other services to its residents, and the county, itself, is home to a wide range of recreational, cultural and artistic outlets. It is served by an excellent public transportation system and its proximity to Philadelphia adds a great deal more to the quality of life in Montgomery County. Website 
MontcoWorks 2025-2028 Southeast Pennsylvania Regional WIOA Plan The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires local workforce development boards and workforce regions to develop and publish a strategic plan every four years that details workforce service delivery and compliance. Additionally, both local and regional plans must be reviewed for modifications every two years. The Southeast PA Regional Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Plan is available for public comment from Monday, April 21 to Thursday, May 22. The plan outlines the efforts of the Southeast PA Workforce Development Planning Region to continue fostering a thriving workforce system in Southeast Pennsylvania. This region comprises Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County. We invite all community members to review and provide feedback on the plan. Each local workforce development area will also be posting their local plans for public comment. Fiscal Years 2025-2028 Southeast PA WIOA Regional Plan A virtual public information session* was held on Monday, April 28 at 2:00 PM. If you were unable to attend but would like to provide public comment, please complete this form: https://bit.ly/PlanComments25 2025-2028 Montgomery County WIOA Local Plan The Montgomery County Workforce Development Board is pleased to post the 2025-2028 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Plan for public comment from Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, May 23. This plan outlines our local efforts to support and enhance the workforce system in Montgomery County. Fiscal Years 2025-2028 Montgomery County WIOA Local Plan A virtual public information session* was held on Monday, April 28 at 2:00 PM. If you were unable to attend but would like to provide public comment, please complete this form: https://bit.ly/PlanComments25 *The information session provided an overview of the regional plan along with overviews of each local plan. MontcoWorks OverviewMontcoWorks administers workforce programming that is designed to meet the diverse needs of employers and career seekers in Montgomery County. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 establishes local workforce development areas nationwide, tasked with the designation of available funding to stimulate economic development by strengthening the workforce. MontcoWorks serves Montgomery County as the local area’s workforce development board, providing market-driven information and services that align with regional and statewide workforce development planning. MontcoWorks board members are appointed by the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners in accordance with WIOA regulations. Membership is comprised of business leaders (51%) and representatives from education, community organizations, economic development, labor organizations, and PA CareerLink® Montgomery County partners. MontcoWorks Programs and Services for Career Seekers - Career Seekers are invited to join our MontcoLinks newsletter for the latest employment opportunities, workshop and training offerings, resources, and more. A sample can be viewed here with an option to sign up at the top of the window. MontcoWorks Programs and Services for Employers - Employers are invited to join our MontcoLinks: Business Edition newsletter for the latest resources, services, and programs available to support their needs. A sample can be viewed here with an option to sign up at the top of the window. MontcoWorks Resource Guide - This is designed to provide program participants, staff, and community members with a connection to resources, information and support systems to assist with overcoming barriers. Workforce partners and stakeholders are invited to join our MontcoLinks: Community Compass newsletter for the latest services, programs, and opportunities they can use to promote with their clients. A sample can be viewed here with an option to sign up at the top of the window. 2021-2024 WIOA Local Plan and Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Plan Modification Effective 07/01/2023The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires local workforce development boards and workforce regions to develop and publish a strategic plan every four years that details workforce service delivery and compliance. Additionally, both local and regional plans must be reviewed for modifications every two years. MontcoWorks is proud to present the Montgomery County 2021-2024 WIOA Local Plan and the Southeast Pennsylvania 2021-2024 WIOA Regional Plan modifications, effective July 1, 2023. MontcoWorks’ local plan was developed in collaboration with workforce system partners and stakeholders and details the framework through which Montgomery County’s workforce system aligns with regional priorities and statewide WIOA goals. Likewise, the regional plan details advancement of a comprehensive workforce system that meets the needs of career seekers and employers in Southeast Pennsylvania. That impact of that regional effort is detailed in the Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Spotlight, showcasing special initiates and best practices from across the region. Montgomery County 2021-2024 WIOA Local Plan Montgomery County 2021-2024 WIOA Local Plan Approval Letter Montgomery County WIOA Title I Programs Performance Accountability Table Southeast Pennsylvania 2021-2024 WIOA Regional Plan Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Spotlight 2024-2025 High Priority Occupations ListThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Workforce System has established High Priority Occupations (HPOs) as one component of Pennsylvania’s industry-driven approach to workforce development. The purpose of the HPO list is to align workforce training and education investments with occupations that are in demand by employers, have higher skill needs and are most likely to provide family-sustaining wages. This list is valid from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025. Read more about HPOs and the methodology used to determine inclusion on the list. View the Final 2024-2025 HPO List for Montgomery County The 2025 Draft HPO Lists are now available for review! Should you have any questions related to Montgomery County's list or recommendations for occupations to be added, please email [email protected]. What does MontcoWorks do? Read on for a high level overview of the role of the Montgomery County Workforce Development Board.
2025 MontcoWorks Meeting Schedule Agendas and MinutesView MontcoWorks Agendas and Minutes MembersSuzanne Ryan - Chair - External Affairs Manager, PECO Energy Peggy Lee-Clark - Vice Chair -Executive Director, Pottstown Area Economic Development, Inc. (PAED) Jason Acree - President & Assistant Manager, LU126, IBEW Saba Al-Zaid - Council Member At Large, Bridgeport Borough Authority Radhika Aravamudhan, Ph.D., CCC-A - Dean, Osborne College of Audiology at Salus University Tanya Bamford - President, Bamford Strategies Dr. Victoria Bastecki-Perez - President, Montgomery County Community College Kathleen Brown - Assistant District Administrator, PA L&I Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Kelly Canally - Director of Programs and Services, Family Services Jimmy Chong - Owner/Attorney, The Chong Law Firm Susan Clauser - Director of Adult Education, Keystone Opportunity Center Bernard Dagenais - President & CEO, The Main Line Chamber of Commerce Darby Doyle - President & CEO, The Main Line Chamber of Commerce Marybeth Ferguson - Assistant Regional Director, Southeast Bureau of Workforce Partnership and Operations, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Syed Islam - Chief Executive Officer, Daffodil Home Care Catherine Judge Cardillo - Director Pennsylvania Advocacy, Trinity Health Pamela Kelly - President/CEO, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County David Livengood - Administrative Director, Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center Paul Pappasergi - Director of Contracts Management, Eckerd Connects Megan Tomlinson - Director of Events, Membership and Services, Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board |
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests
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Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA is a social franchise founded by John R. Fugazzie on January 27, 2011 in the River Edge NJ Public Library. The organization operated from May 24, 2012-December 24, 2017 as a 501 (c)(3) New Jersey nonprofit. The organization now continues its amazing growth helping people and the continued expansion under the leadership of its founder John R. Fugazzie.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA (helping-Brands) is the intellectual property of John R. Fugazzie who is the sole owner of the brand, name, images, logos, social media groups, web sites, and all current and future related materials. John R. Fugazzie maintains all rights to the use and distribution of these materials and any duplication and use without the written permission or license is prohibited Copyright 2011-2025.
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