Lancaster County Workforce Development Board

For 25 years, the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board has been at the forefront of connecting businesses, educators, and job seekers, helping all three thrive in our global economy. 

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A stronger Lancaster County starts with opportunity. At Lancaster County Workforce Development Board, we believe everyone deserves the chance to explore their potential, build meaningful careers, and overcome the barriers that stand in their way.

Through our initiatives, including the PA CareerLink Lancaster County, Career Ready Lancaster!, and Workforce 2030, we provide essential support to local businesses, empower job seekers, and collaborate with educators to ensure our future workforce has the skills needed to succeed. While basic services are federally funded, they do not give us the opportunity to be creative and support our community with innovative projects.  It is through the generosity of donors like you that we can implement creative and impactful projects. Through the ExtraGive, your generosity helps us connect individuals to opportunities, support families, and build a stronger workforce for our community.

Your gift helps us:

• Nourish Our Community Through Alice's Kitchen: Support individuals and families facing food insecurity while creating connections to resources and opportunities that promote long-term stability.

• Inspire Future Careers Through Earn & Learn: Give young people hands-on career exploration and paid summer work experiences that help them discover their interests, develop workplace skills, and envision their futures.

• Shape Lancaster County's Future Through Workforce 2030: Support collaborative efforts that bring businesses, educators, and community partners together to prepare our workforce for tomorrow's opportunities.

• Remove Barriers to Employment: Provide critical supportive services, including assistance with transportation, housing-related challenges, and other basic needs, so individuals can focus on building skills, securing employment, and achieving lasting success.

Your Gift Makes a Difference

When you give to the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board, you're investing in more than programs. You're investing in people, possibilities, and a stronger Lancaster County.

Why should I give? In Lancaster County, nearly 12.9% of the labor force is over 55 years old, with 23.1% of workers in the manufacturing sector nearing retirement age. This highlights the growing need for workforce development across various sectors. Employers and workforce developers MUST collaborate to equip the younger generation with relevant skills and encourage potential job seekers to pursue careers in these in-demand industries- and we must be creative while doing it to meet the business communities needs!