We are the job masters
Workforce Board Lehigh Valley is driven to help the Lehigh Valley get to work. We are committed to providing a workforce system that meets the needs of every person looking for training, education, or work. We offer programs and resources aimed at delivering, developing, and sustaining the workforce.
The Lehigh Valley has over 14,200 employers and we want to help connect them to hard-working members of our community. That’s our role in the community. We do this by partnering with Lehigh Valley employers to provide educational programs, classes, skills training, and one-on-one client appointments for residents of our regions.
It’s not just about working. It’s about providing a workforce that is passionate about what they do.
Are you a job seeker looking to put your passion to work or an employer looking to increase training opportunities for your new or existing workforce? We’ll help connect you with the right opportunities.
Workforce Board Lehigh Valley (WBLV) Local Plan Draft
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WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT
LOCAL PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2025-2028
ACCEPTING PUBLIC COMMENTS THROUGH FEBRUARY 14, 2025
The Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc., doing business as Workforce Board Lehigh Valley, in partnership with the Chief Elected Officials of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, is seeking public comments on its Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Plan for Program Years 2025-2028. The Local Plan is consistent with guidelines issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
The Local Plan will remain available for comments for 30-days through February 14, 2025. The final Local Plan will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry on or before February 21, 2025.
TO ACCESS THE LOCAL PLAN DRAFT CLICK HERE
A copy of the Local Plan is available for viewing during a 30-day public comment beginning January 16, 2025 concluding on February 14, 2025 at the following locations and times:
Comprehensive Site
PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley
555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109
Monday-Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm
Satellite Sites
PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley Allentown Employment and Training Center
Lehigh Carbon Community College Donley Center
710 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101
To view the Local Plan, please call 610-437-5627 to make an appointment
PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley at St. Luke’s Sacred Heart Campus
325 North Fifth Street, Allentown, PA 18101
To view the Local Plan, please call 61-437-5627 to make an appointment
Public comments should be emailed to Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, at ndischinat@workforcelv.org within the 30-day public comment period of January 16, 2025 through February 14, 2025 with the subject line WBLV LOCAL PLAN COMMENTS.
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We’re Hiring!
The Workforce Board Lehigh Valley is Hiring a Full-time Assistant Workforce Director, Click here to get the full details on the Job description. If interested email Nancy Dischinat Executive Director at info@workforcelv.org.
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Upcoming Events
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February 12th, 2025 @ 8:00 AM
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February 19th, 2025 @ 8:00 AM
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Locations
The Workforce Board Lehigh Valley has one (1) comprehensive and two (2) satellite PA CareerLink® centers, also known as one-stop centers. These centers offer a comprehensive array of services designed to match talent with opportunities. The comprehensive center is designed to provide all partner services and assistance to job seekers, workers and businesses at one comprehensive location.
The two satellite centers, strategically located in downtown Allentown provide selective workforce services. Please visit www.careerlinklehighvalley.org to learn more about our services.
