In celebration of September as National Workforce Development Month, the Atlantic County Workforce Development Board will be hosting an Open House at the One Stop Career Center, 2 S. Main Street in Pleasantville, on Thursday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Workforce Development programs enable community members to obtain pathways to secure sustainable careers in industries such as healthcare, transportation and information technology,” County Executive Dennis Levinson said in a news release. “We are proud to support Workforce Development Month and showcase the impact our programs have on building our regional workforce.”
The event will include an overview of One Stop Career Center services, including resume development, job matching, veterans’ services, services for individuals with disabilities, job development, training and literacy services, and more. Guided tours of the facility will be available as well as light refreshments.
Workforce Development Month was established by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals in 2005 to recognize the significance impact workforce development programs have in re-building our economy, building a pipeline to good, quality jobs, and supporting underserved communities.
The Atlantic County Workforce Development Board was established in 1998. Over the years, there have been changes to the services provided to unemployed and underemployed residents, but efforts to put the needs of the customers first remains constant.
“Whether it be offering assistance with a high school equivalency diploma, training to be a licensed practical nurse or working with employers through On-the-Job Training programs, every effort is targeted to move customers into sustainable career paths,” Francis Kuhn, executive director of the Atlantic County Workforce Development Board, said in the release.
Kuhn also noted that the Workforce Development Board filled 317 positions with 52 local businesses as part of its Summer Youth Work Experience where participants, ages 16-24, gain valuable work experience and earn while they learn.
The Atlantic County Workforce Development Board and its partners provide their services to more than 5,000 residents a year.
