Workforce
& Training
Workforce development and training are cornerstones of the Chester
County Economic Development Council’s new facility. Equipped
with a cutting edge conference and training center and a team of
experienced workforce development service providers, the Economic
Development Council is Chester County’s hub for workforce
development activities.
Specific services and initiatives offered by the Chester County
Economic Development Council and its partners include:
Industry Consortiums - Creating workforce
solutions by bringing together industry specific groups designed
to identify common issues and develop innovative solutions. Currently,
the Chester County Economic Development Council leads consortiums
in three industries:
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Technology |
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Innovative Technology Action
Group (ITAG) - ITAG's mission is to create and sustain a
regional partnership in Southeastern Pennsylvania that
encourages technology companies and companies that use
technology to grow their businesses in an increasingly
sophisticated global marketplace. This is accomplished by
working closely with participating companies, economic
development agencies, and education/training partners to
leverage workforce and business development resources on behalf
of ITAG members. TechiesDay, TechTrek, and G.E.T.T. are examples
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Financial Services |
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Chester County Bank Academy- The
Chester County Economic Development Council’s newest industry
consortium, the financial services group partners with RMA (Risk
Management Association) to provide unique training opportunities
for incumbent banking professionals and develops co-op opportunities
with local high schools and Universities. |
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Healthcare |
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The mission of the Chester County Health Care Partnership is to
facilitate networking and sharing of information with local
businesses, health care organizations and educational
facilities. This partnership will aid in collaboration for
funding to develop more efficient and cost effective work place
training and recruitment to benefit the health care industry.
The Chester
County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) received funding
from the Chester County Workforce Investment Board through the
Pennsylvania Industry Partnership Project, part of the State of
Pennsylvania's effort to proactively address critical workforce
shortages in key occupations within the state's target industry
sectors, and the State Activities Training Fund to implement and
provide Industry Partnership Activities within the Health Care
Industry.
The funding received by CCEDC will continue the efforts of the
Chester County Health Care Task Force. The Chester County
Health Care Task Force was originally formed in 1998 at the
Chester County Work Force Summit to address workforce
development needs within the local health care delivery system.
The Task Force has now become the Chester County Health Care
Partnership. The group now includes more than 30 organizations: hospitals, continuing care facilities, acute rehabilitation
facilities, educational institutions, and county development
offices.
Training for current health care employees and outreach to
recruit and retain health care workers are both integral parts
of the Chester County Health Care Partnership's mission. Outreach programs include, but are not limited
to:
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Presentations about nursing and allied health careers at
Chester County high schools and other organizations upon
request
- Health Care
Career Showcases held each spring at area health care facilities
and educational settings to provide students with a close look
at how the health care organizations and their employees
operate.
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Health Care
Career Awareness Day held each November, along with the PA
CareerLink, Chester County Department of Community Development,
the Chester County Economic Development Council, the Chester
County Intermediate Unit, and the Chester County Workforce
Investment Board, to promote health care career opportunities.
For more
information about the Chester County Health Care Partnership,
visit its website at
www.chestercountyhealthcare.org.
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Conference and Training
Facilities - The Chester County Economic Development
Council's Conference and Training Center is available for public
use. Facilities include a 20-seat computer training lab, an 80-seat
multimedia conference room, and a flex room with wireless technology.
Videoconferencing is coming soon.
Labor Market Information - CCEDC provides
data profiling the current state of the County’s labor market.
CareerLink
Satellite Office - Established as the first satellite
office co-located with an economic development organization, the
CareerLink offers a comprehensive menu of services for both employers
and job seekers.
Education and Training
Events - Chester County Economic Development Council
and its partners offer business seminars and training opportunities
to the business community. "Business Briefings", Lean
certification, and Entrepreneurial Training are just a few examples.
Visit the website for current offerings.
Small Business Counseling and Mentoring
- In partnership with Kutztown University Small Business Development
Center (SBDC), the CCEDC provides counseling and mentoring to county-based
entrepreneurs. The Self Employment Assistance (SEA) and CREATE programs
are uniquely designed for recently unemployed entrepreneurs and
Coatesville-based entrepreneurs respectively.
| Workforce Development Services provided
at CCEDC: |
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Chester County Economic Development Council |
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Chester County Adult Training
Alliance |
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Chester County CareerLink |
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Delaware Valley Industrial Resource
Center (DVIRC) |
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Information Technology Action Group
(ITAG) |
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Kutztown University Small Business
Development Center |
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Albright College |
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Penn State University |
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Springhouse Computer School |
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