Northern Panhandle Workforce Development Board, Inc. Local Plan 2024-2028
This document outlines the 2026 Mid-Cycle Modification to the Northern Panhandle Workforce Development Board, Inc.'s Local Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Plan, covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028. Its overarching objective is to connect Northern Panhandle residents, especially those with employment barriers, to skills, credentials, and work experience for economic self-sufficiency, while providing employers with a responsive workforce for regional economic growth. Key priorities include focusing investments on in-demand occupations (healthcare, construction/skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, energy, transportation/logistics, information/technical), expanding work-based learning opportunities, strengthening integrated service delivery and co-enrollment, prioritizing training for industry-recognized credentials, and reducing employment barriers through coordinated supportive services. The plan also emphasizes maintaining strong fiscal stewardship, performance accountability, and continuous stakeholder engagement.