PathWays PA Policy Blog

NASI is recruiting for their summer internship programs. With your help, NASI can ensure that talented students learn about NASI's internships. This will mean that the most qualified upper division undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates looking to explore their next career choices, will have access to an unmatched internship experience. NASI internship programs offer a wide array of opportunities and a $3,500 stipend. Descriptions of the programs and the online application form are available on the individual internship pages and on NASI's Internship Opportunities page . The internship program has focused on developing young leaders in the social insurance field. Last year, sixteen outstanding young scholars were selected to spend their summer in Washington, DC working at various agencies and organizations and supervised by members of NASI. Application deadline: March 1, 2014 If you have any questions, feel free to call NASI at 202-452-8097...

HeroesPath, a new Veterans Services and Employment Program is now available to Veterans in Southeastern Pennsylvania. This exciting new initiative offers a single point of contact for Veterans seeking to transition their military skills to civilian careers and access other programs and supports available to Veterans. Specific services include: Job Readiness and Employment Guidance  Access to a comprehensive Service Referral Network Employment Support Groups; Veterans Issues Discussion Series Family Violence Prevention Healthy Families Workshops  Veterans can call 610-237-3866 to schedule a FREE appointment with a Navigator or visit PathWays PA at 310 Amosland Road , Holmes PA from 10AM - 3PM on Wednesdays for "Drop in Hours." For more information contact the PathWays PA HeroesPath Intake Line at 610-237-3866 or e-mail heroespath@pathwayspa.org

PathWays PA will be hosting the first HeroesPath Employer Leadership Corp Planning Meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 8:30AM - 9:30AM at American Legion Post 94 (2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015). This meeting will introduce local employers to HeroesPath, PathWays PA's new Veterans services and employment initiative. Employers who participate in the initial planning meeting and subsequent Leadership Corp meetings will offer expertise and guidance on translating Veterans' military skills and experiences to successful civilian employment. Participating employers will also have the opportunity to connect with highly qualified Veterans to fill human resource needs.  For employers who are interested in participating, please RSVP to Eve Thomas at ethomas@pathwayspa.org or 610-543-5022 x256.

On Tuesday, July 30, the Philadelphia International Airport and City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson will host a food and shop concessions job fair from 10AM-3PM at Lincoln Financial Field. Parking will be free in norhteast lot K, off of Darien St. View the map here . Your resume is needed to participate, and it is suggested that you bring multiple copies.

Join the solar career move and learn valuable green job skills for free! If you qualify for a Free Grant you can receive Funded Solar PV Installer Training for women and men with previous experience working in the building trades. There will be a 3 week training from April 8th-26th Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Apply only if you meet the following requirements: 2+ years experience in construction, home remodeling, carpentry, electrical, roofing, HVAC, or related skilled trade  Basic electrical & tools of the trade knowledge  Comfortable working with fractions and solving equations  Valid Driver's License & daily access to a reliable car  H.S. Diploma/GED  Ability to lift 50lbs  Not afraid of working at heights  There is a special focus on recruiting WOMEN to join this program. To apply you must first fill out this survey . The grants will be administered through the Department of Labor .

Philadelphia Works is proud to announce an enhanced website that provides comprehensive access to information about programs and services and workshops for job seekers. The new website includes: Calendar of job search workshops at the four PA CareerLink Philadelphia centers  Exclusive job listings  Online Resume Builder tool  Materials to help Philadelphians prepare for their first visit to a PA CareerLink center Access to job seeker services for teens and young adults through the Philadelphia Youth Network

Folks around the country are already feeling the impact of cuts made by the sequester to workforce development programs. These programs are designed to help those out of work get retrained and hired for jobs that are available in this new economy. Programs like this are essential in helping get people back to work and earning a steady paycheck. You can read personal stories using this interactive map and also submit your own story .

A report last week from Families USA and the Pennsylvania Health Access Network said expanding Medicaid would lead to 41,200 new jobs in 2016, as $3.5 billion more in Medicaid funding would flow into the state to cover as many as 682,000 uninsured low-income Pennsylvanians. Neal Bisno, Pennsylvania health-care director for the Service Employees International Union, which represents 25,000 health-care workers in the state, notes: "In so many communities, health-care institutions are the largest employers. Pennsylvania is literally denying good-quality jobs to tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians - good jobs providing vital care to people in need."  If Pennsylvania does not accept the Medicaid expansion, it will see $1.9 billion in cuts from for charitable care that would have been offset by lower income families being placed on the Medicaid roles. Most Hospitals are registered as charitable groups or 501c(3) organizations.

This Thursday from 10AM-2PM at the William H. Gray Youth Center on 12th & Cecil B. Moore Avenue will be an opportunity to explore job opportunities with a wide-range of city, state and federal agencies.  Participating employers include: Careerlink  Mercy Philadelphia Hospital  PA Dept. of Corrections  School District of Philadelphia Philadelphia  Urban League  North Philadelphia Health Systems  For more information, contact Phil Murray at: (215) 560-3261 or  pmurray@pahouse.net

Register for a  free webinar today beginning at 11AM to discuss what regional, industry focused workforce development partnerships – sector initiatives – can do to address the problem of employment disparities by race and ethnicity. You'll learn about the problem of employment disparities. Then, sector initiative leaders will share what they are doing to address those disparities – and what your industry-focused workforce development partnership can do to make a difference. Panelists include: • Algernon Austin Director, Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy Economic Policy Institute  • Saru Jayaraman Co-Founder and Co-Director, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Director, Food Labor Research Center, UC Berkeley Labor Center  • Hnin Hnin National High Road Coordinator, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United  • John Gardner Director of Business Services, Worksystems Workforce Investment Manager, Construction Apprenticeship and Workforce Solutions