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Our workforce development partners address the needs of both employers and employees, with the ultimate goal of matching a qualified individual with a good job. Call on these organizations if you are expanding or relocating in Wayne County, or if you are an individual with a desire to increase your skills.
Wayne County CareerLink
Phone: 570-253-1163
The Commonwealth’s one-stop approach to employment services in Wayne County. Partners include Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration, Wayne County Job Training, Educational Opportunities Center, Trans American Technical Institute, Northampton Community College, and CDE.
Wayne County Job Training
Wayne County Courthouse
925 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: 570-253-7276
Administers funding for job training services for those who are economically disadvantaged, dislocated workers, or facing significant employment barriers. Partners with Wayne County CareerLink to offer free services to both employer and job seeker, including on-the-job training, classroom training, job search workshops, referrals and job fairs.
Pocono Counties Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
Implements the Federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 within the region. Oversees job training funds and educational programs for Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne Counties.
The Internship Connection
This tutorial has the dual purpose of helping the employer gain maximum benefits from an internship program, while also serving as an instrument for retaining youth in our region. The CD is available at WEDCO; its content is also found on-line at Work & Play in Northeast PA.,
Work & Play in Northeast PA
This initiative is geared to keeping our young talent here, promoting northeastern Pennsylvania by highlighting its recreational assets in combination with job opportunities. Employers will soon be able to post jobs on the web site.
Workforce and Economic Development Network (WEDnetPA)
Committed to updating and improving the skills of Pennsylvania employees. WEDnetPA oversees the Guaranteed Free Training Program funded by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). |
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