WEDnetPA (Workforce & Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania) invests in Pennsylvania companies by providing the funds needed to upgrade the skills, education and training of their current employees.  WEDnet is a valuable resource to companies struggling to find new workers.  We can help advance existing, hard-working employees into qualified candidates capable of performing at a higher level.  By expanding skill sets. Teaching new technology. Creating a more productive environment.

EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a resident of and employed in Pennsylvania.
• Must earn at least $12 per hour, excluding benefits.
• Must be permanently employeed full-time and eligible for full-time benefits.
• Must be an employee of the specific company location for which a contract is awarded.

training Eligibility

• Must be skill building for current job, advancement or promotion
• Must start and be completed within the fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) for which the funds are awarded. Partial training cannot be reimbursed.
• Training costs must be "reasonable" as defined by market rates and other criteria.
• Each training session must be a minimum of 30 minutes in length.
• Company orientation and on-the-job training are not eligible.

Training Topics

The goal of WEDnetPA is to help companies acquire the training their employees need most. Our partners can help you conduct an assessment and develop a training plan to meet those needs. Training can be done offsite, onsite at your company or online. Any private-sector trainer, a WEDnetPA partner or your qualified in-house staff can conduct the training. Eligible training topics include, but are not limited to:

Lock Haven University has been a WEDnetPA Partner since the program began in 1999.  To date, LHU has provided more than $5.3M in training funds to eligible companies.  These funds have resulted in nearly 50,000 training and skill building opportunities provided to the Commonwealth’s workforce.

Contact Angelic Hardy at 570.484.3131 or by email at angelic.hardy@lockhaven.edu for more information.