Montco 2040:
a shared vision
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■■ Percent of dislocated
workers entering
employment increases
■■ Increase of trainees placed
into careers
Measuring success
The county’s many colleges, universities, and high schools are critical providers of workforce training.
… through itsWorkforce Investment Board, collaborate with the Montgomery County
Community College, other colleges, the county’s four technical high schools, and other trainers
and educators to retrain and support a skilled workforce
The county will implement the following strategies to address current labor market needs:
■■ Identifying and bridging skills gaps in the workforce
■■ Developing employer driven partnerships
■■ Developing and expanding career pathways
■■ Using the most effective job matching services in its PA CareerLink system
Workforce Investment Board Implementation
■■ Market the state’s Keystone Works program for
dislocated workers to interested businesses.
■■ Develop short term pre-employment training as an
intensive service.
■■ Cooperate with the County Assistance Office to provide
assessment, job development, case management, and
GED preparation for those moving from welfare to work.
■■ Use the Mobile Outreach Skills Training program for
manufacturers to address their talent needs.
■■ Emphasize the career potential of high priority
occupations. Incorporate an Employer Connection series
of employer panels into the service delivery system.
■■ Use WorkKeys assessments in the PA CareerLink
program to identify “real world” skills needed for
specific job success.
