MontcoWorks
MontcoWorks Overview
MontcoWorks administers workforce programming that is designed to meet the diverse needs of employers and job seekers in Montgomery County.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 establishes local workforce development areas nationwide, tasked with the designation of available funding to stimulate economic development by strengthening the workforce. MontcoWorks serves Montgomery County as the local area’s workforce development board, providing market-driven information and services that align with regional and statewide workforce development planning.
MontcoWorks board members are appointed by the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners in accordance with WIOA regulations. Membership is comprised of business leaders (51%) and representatives from education, community organizations, economic development, labor organizations and PA CareerLink® Montgomery County partners.
Goals
- Provide up-to-date regional and local Labor Market Information to public and private sector decision-makers, guiding ongoing workforce programming
- Inventory, assess, and broker employment services to help facilitate seamless service delivery for Montgomery County’s businesses, adults, dislocated workers, incumbent workers, TANF-recipients, and youth
- Create a long-term local workforce development plan
- Develop policies that direct implementation of county-wide workforce programming
- Procure and provide oversight for operations and WIOA Title I service delivery at the PA CareerLink® Montgomery County, a proud partner of the American Job Center® Network. To visit PA CareerLink® online, go to www.pacareerlink.pa.gov
- Procure and provide oversight for service delivery of the Montgomery County Employment, Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) program
- Procure and provide oversight for service delivery of MontcoWorks NOW programming for youth and young adults ages 14-24
- Meet the needs of employers through innovative approaches to recruitment, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training and customized job training while looking ahead to help build a future pipeline of skilled workers.
- Promote Industry Partnerships among Montgomery County business leaders by sector, focusing a collaborative effort on planning for the current and future success of their respective industries.
Meeting Schedule
Agendas and Minutes
Members
| Suzanne Ryan - Chair | External Affairs Manager, PECO Energy |
| Dorothy Miller - Vice Chair | Lab Services Coordinator, Merck & Co. Inc. |
| Emad Abdelnaby | Senior Director US Marketing, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices |
| Jason Acree | President & Assistant Manager, LU126, IBEW |
| Dr. Victoria Bastecki-Perez | President, Montgomery County Community College |
| Kevin Boyle | Financial Secretary-Treasurer / Business Manager, Financial Secretary-Treasurer / Business Manager |
| Kelly Canally-Brown | Director of Programs and Services, Family Services |
| Susan Clauser | Director of Adult Education, Keystone Opportunities Center |
| Michael Coakley | Director in Audit & Accounting Group, Kreischer Miller |
| Rochelle Culbreath | Public & Government Affairs Liaison, SEPTA |
| Marybeth Ferguson | Assistant Regional Director, Southeast Bureau of Workforce Partnership and Operations, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry |
| Catherine Judge Cardillo | Director Pennsylvania Advocacy, Trinity Health |
| Pamela Kelly | President/CEO, Pennsuburban Chamber of Greater Montgomery County |
| Solomon Kim | Vice President of Financial Planning, Morgan Stanely Wealth Management |
| Wendy Klinghoffer | Executive Director, Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce |
| France Krazalkovich | Vice President of Operations, KPInterface, Inc. |
| Peggy Lee-Clark | Executive Director, Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc. (PAID) |
| Richard Lewis | President & CEO, The Lewis Group |
| Kyle Longacre | Dean of Workforce and Economic Development, Montgomery County Community College |
| Barbara O’Malley | Deputy Chief Operating Officer |
| Paul Pappasergi | Director of Contracts Management, Eckerd Connects |
| Shanae Stallworth | Acting District Administrator, PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Karla Trotman | Executive Vice President, Electro Soft, Inc. |
2021-2024 WIOA Local Plan and Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Plan
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires local workforce development boards and workforce regions to develop and publish a strategic plan every four years that details workforce service delivery and compliance. The Montgomery County Workforce Development Board, MontcoWorks, is proud to post the Fiscal Years 2021-2024 WIOA Local Plan along with the Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Plan.
Updated 1/10/2022
PA CareerLink® Montgomery County
At PA CareerLink® Montgomery County, meeting the needs of our career seekers and employers is a top priority.
Beginning Monday, January 10, PA CareerLink® Montgomery County will be open to the public by appointment only to best protect both customers and staff. This new schedule will remain in effect through January and be reevaluated as we develop our February calendar.
Give us a call at 610-270-3429 to schedule an appointment or to learn more about the many ways we can continue to help you through a full range of virtual services including:
- General Unemployment Compensation claim guidance and support (we do not determine eligibility but can help answer questions)
- Career Counseling
- A full menu of online workshops
- Short-term online and in-person (where available) training programs
- Support services which can include direct service referrals through our partnership with Community Connections, assistance with transportation (as needed), supplies/equipment needed for training or employment, and other supports needed to successfully complete their online training and enter employment (we are prepared to go as close to the edge of the box without going outside of it for support services).
Please call 610-270-3429 and follow the prompts based on your needs and a staff member will return your call as soon as possible.
Visit the PA CareerLink® Montgomery County page here.
MontcoWorks*NOW
Programming is still available for youth through 24 years old. MontcoWorks*NOW staff are actively working with all enrolled program participants to ensure activities continue remotely. They are also planning to enroll additional participants remotely and can offer access to PA CareerLink® Montgomery County services plus the following:
Life-sustaining/community based Paid Work Experience
EARN
All enrolled participants are meeting ongoing requirements for their Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits through online/remote career development activities and have access to ongoing supportive services and case management. We are receiving new referrals and conducting enrollment orientations remotely.
Contact Us
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MontcoWorks
Physical Address
Human Services Center
1430 DeKalb Street, 5th Floor
Norristown, PA 19401
Get DirectionsMailing Address
Human Services Center
P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404
Phone
610-278-5950
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Jennifer Butler
Executive Director of MontcoWorks
Montgomery County Workforce Development Board
Email
Multi-Year Regional Plan & Local Plan (2017-2019)
The Montgomery County Workforce Development Area (MontcoWorks) has developed a multi-year local plan while working with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Workforce Development Planning Region to develop a multi-year regional plan. This region includes the following Workforce Development Areas: Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia.
State Plan
MontcoWorks is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.