Workforce Development YouTube Videos

Article by: Kathleen Kuznicki, Patent Attorney, The Lynch Law Group

In its role as a thought leader and community advocate, the PNRC commissioned its Legislative and Economic Development Committee to record a series of videos featuring interviews with people from various organizations/ industries to get their perspectives on Workforce Development. These videos aim to increase awareness of the challenges businesses in various sectors face in workforce development and showcase best practices that are being implemented to resolve these issues.

Central Pennsylvania Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is a statewide chapter of the national Independent Electrical Contractors trade association, proudly serving merit-shop electrical contractors across Pennsylvania. They offer apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and continuing education programs, exclusive networking and appreciation events, and advocate for electrical contractors in Pennsylvania. Marissa Bankert, Executive Director of IEC discusses workforce development as related to the trades. Marissa Bankert, IEC Pennsylvania

NexTier Bank is more than a bank - they believe in a culture of giving back. Their people lead their organization to help local families and businesses to meet their financial goals. They have 26 branches in Western Pennsylvania and remain dedicated to being a business leader and a responsible corporate citizen. NexTier has served local communities for over half a century and gives back through employee volunteerism, donations, and fundraising. Darla Livermore, Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources, discusses workforce development as related to the banking industry. Darla Livermore, NexTier Bank

Advance Sourcing Concepts, LLC is a certified Woman-Owned, full-service talent solutions company. They connect great candidates with great companies. They have over 60 years of combined staffing experience in the Pittsburgh, West Virginia, and National Market. They are listed as a Top 100 Women Owned Business in PA and are participating in the Women of Steel Small Business Spotlight Program. Judith Bernhard, President and CEO, discusses workforce development from a staffing agency perspective. Judith Bernhard, Advance Sourcing Concepts, LLC

EmployHER Pittsburgh is a collaboration between Dress for Success Pittsburgh, When She Thrives, and New Century Careers. These entities partnered to participate in the Building Productive Partnerships pilot hosted by Bayer Center and PACE Foundation. EmployHER Pittsburgh is designed to remove barriers like access to childcare and transportation through pop up engagement events, bringing multiple nonprofit resources and prospective employers to communities across Allegheny County. Each woman who attends the opportunity fair will be supported by a success partner to help them set and achieve their self-defined goals over a six-month period. Jade Corbett, the Development Associate for Dress for Success Pittsburgh, discusses how the EmployHER Pittsburgh Program is helping to bring more women into the workforce. Jade Corbett, Dress for Success Pittsburgh

These Workforce Development videos allow the PNRC to shine a spotlight on organizations that are doing their part to help the community workforce thrive. We are looking for additional organizations that are interested in being interviewed and contributing to this educational resource. If you are interested in participating, or want to refer an organization, please contact Kelvin Mack at kmack@pghnorthchamber.com or 724-934-9700 ext. 21.