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WORKFORCE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Various Cohort Training Opportunities,
Specialized Workshop Series, and
Job Locater Services provided to job seekers in 2014.
119
adult/dislocated workers
received classroom training
363
people received wia-funded
intensive services at the PA
Careerlink® – Chester County
13
adult/dislocated workers
received on-the-job training
74
%
of wia participants
placed into employment
89
%
of employed participants
were retained for at least 6
months after placement
earned by
participants in
taxable wages
$
2M
+
“Mark” landed a wonderful
opportunity as a Mechanical
Engineer designing
amusement rides.
“Jennifer” became employed
full-time as a Lead Generation
Specialist with a local
realty company.
$
65,000
SALARY
$
124,800
SALARY