The Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board (NWPA WIB) is committed to a quality system that coordinates and customizes services that optimize community workforce resources; simplifies access to education, training and employment opportunities; supports a highly effective communications network for the public and private sectors; and leads to a workforce, job attainment, retention and career advancement.
The NWPA WIB committees include:
Chief Local Elected Officials | Executive | | Local Management (LMC) | Fiscal | Communications
PA CareerLink® Development | Board Development | Employer Demand Services | Programmatic Policy & Analysis
Chief Local Elected Officials:
The Chief Local Elected Officials (CLEOs) consist of the County Commissioners of Clarion, Crawford, Forest, Venango and Warren Counties and the County Executive of Erie County. The CLEOs are charged with organizing and implementing activities pursuant to the ACT for the purposes of administering the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) in each county of the Northwest Pennsylvania region. The CLEOs also work in conjunction with the Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board (NWPA WIB) Fiscal Committee to review and approve the annual budget for all WIB operations to include the Policy and Planning Division, the Fiscal Agent - Regional Center for Workforce Excellence (RCWE) and the Pennsylvania CareerLink® System.
Current CLEOs:
Executive Committee:
The role of the Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board (NWPA WIB) Executive Committee is to work with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide oversight to the WIB committees and ensure the effective functioning of the WIB for the region. The Executive Committee also ensures that the Regional Center for Workforce Excellence (RCWE) and the PA CareerLink® Operators Consortium have a functional, governing Board of Directors and a committee structure that supports their specific needs and ensures they are effectively achieving their mission.
Members:
| Kerry Schwab, Chair |
Dale McBrier |
| David Van Amburg |
Kenneth Smith |
| Don Lewis |
Louis Kraft |
| William Liddle |
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Primary RCWE Staff Support: Michele Zieziula, CEO
Youth Council:
The Youth Council is a mandatory subgroup within each Workforce Investment Board in the country. Youth Council members are appointed in cooperation with the CLEOs. The Youth Council both supports and advises the WIB in the establishment and delivery of youth services.
Members:
| Amos Goodwine, Jr., Chair |
William Powell |
Bill Hallock |
| Colleen Stuart, Vice-Chair |
Larry Harvey |
Brian Williams |
| Debbie Anderson |
Dale McBrier |
Gary Horton |
| Larry Baughman |
John Lasher |
Pat Zalas |
| Merle Hamilton |
Ray Overholt |
Nancy Latimer |
| Jerry Infantino |
Sandra Myers |
Stephen Bridger |
| Danny Jones |
Sheri Welsh |
Orealia Gordon |
| Erica Jackson |
Gail Whitney |
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Primary RCWE Staff Support: Nick Hoffman, Green Systems Coordinator
Local Management Committee:
The Local Management Committee (LMC) was created to provide County Assistance Offices (CAOs) with a mechanism to direct employment and training contractors so that welfare clients receive the best possible service. It exists to provide CAOs with a strong voice in how services are provided to welfare clients. The LMC is a group that determines the details of how employment and training rules will be implementd in our local area. It coordinates the operation of employment and training programs. The LMC also writes and issues bids to procure employment and training services for clients. Voting members include representatives from the CAO, the WIA, educational agencies, PA CareerLink®, and economic development agencies.
Members:
| Judy Cassano |
(VACANT) |
| Michele Allen |
(Meghan Dahl) |
| Randy Teska |
(Melissa Custer) |
| Hope Couch |
(Terry Stallsmith) |
| Judi Gardner |
(Marlene McCormack) |
| Renee Sperry |
(Marcia Hoffman) |
| Erika Ramalho |
(Joe Miceli) |
| Michele Zieziula |
(Kelly Emerson) |
| Lance Hummer |
(VACANT) |
| Sam Wagner |
Clarion - (S. Baughman) |
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Oil Region - (VACANT) |
| Theresa Partridge |
Warren - (M. Foster) |
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Crawford - (C. Brumbaugh) |
Primary RCWE Staff Support: Michele Zieziula, CEO
Secondary RCWE Staff Support: Paul Newlin, Quality Assurance Coordinator
Fiscal Committee:
The Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Fiscal Committee works in cooperation with the CLEOs to review and mark recommendations on the Workforce Investment Act budget, special projects and general financial matters. They also review the performance of the Fiscal Agent - Regional Center for Workforce Excellence (RCWE) employees to make recommendations to the NWPA WIB Executive Committee.
Members:
| David Van Amburg, Chair |
Tim Reddinger |
| Terry Hawk |
Kerry Schwab |
| Barry Grossman |
Dale McBrier |
| Joe Giles |
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Primary RCWE Staff Support: Michele Zieziula, CEO
Communications Committee:
The Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Communications Committee develops and oversees the implementation of WIB and regional PA CareerLink® outreach and public relations activities. It is also charged with enhancing community awareness and understanding of the system network and its benefits to various consumers.
Members:
| VACANT, Chair |
Georgia Lewis |
| VACANT, Vice Chair |
Theresa Partridge |
| Kenneth Smith |
Sam Wagner |
| Jan Beichner |
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Primary RCWE Staff Support: Emily Whitaker, Marketing & Communications Specialist
Northwest PA CareerLink® Development Committee:
The Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board PA CareerLink® Committee supports the WIB in ensuring the PA CareerLink® system is flexible and entrepreneurial, includes an effective assessment strategy, includes a comprehensive customer satisfaction review process and an employer customer service process that is aligned with the Industry Partnerships.
Members:
| Amos Goodwine, Jr., Chair |
Cindy Belczyk |
Sam Wagner |
| Jack Hewitt, Vice-Chair |
Theresa Partridge |
Erika Ramalho |
| Kerry Schwab |
Jean Burrell |
Colleen Stuart |
| Linda Schell |
Dr. Richard Gacka |
Mike Chevalier |
| Mary Kay Peters |
Scott Gezymalla |
Carol Dzuricky |
| Bev Rapp |
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Primary RCWE Staff Support: Michele Zieziula, CEO
Board Development Committee:
The Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Development Committee is charged with establishing the NWPA WIB as the recognized leader for regional workforce development policy and efforts.
Members:
| Kerry Schwab, Chair |
Ron Steele |
Lou Kraft |
| VACANT, Vice-Chair |
Bob Spaulding |
Gary Horton |
| Ray Overholt |
Sean Wiley |
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Primary RCWE Staff Support: Deb O'Neil, Quality Assurance Specialist
Workforce, Economic, and Education Employer Committee:
The Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Employer Demand Services Committee is charged with the diversification and sustainability of the Northwest Pennsylvania workforce develpment system through funding and partnership development.
Members:
| Dale McBrier, Chair |
Steve Curcio |
Amanda Hetrick |
| Bev Fetzner, Vice-Chair |
Jon DeArment |
Dr. Aldo Jackson |
| Colleen Stuart |
Neil Donovan |
Kathleen Johnson |
| Chip Folleti |
Joan Stitzinger |
David Kranking |
| Mike Bacon |
Bev Fetzner |
Heidi Powley |
Deb Lutz |
Greg Flinchbaugh |
Carol Miller |
| Delores Berry |
Doug Massey |
Melanie Johnson |
| Deana Burge |
Mario Fontanazza |
Brad Ehrhart |
| David Mitchell |
Troy Morehouse |
Bill Powell |
| Julie Price |
Robyn Young |
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Primary RCWE Staff Support: Marsha Walker, Outreach Coordinator
Programmatic Policy & Analysis:
The Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Research & Quality Committee is charged with continuously monitoring best practices and current trends for innovative approaches, workforce and PA CareerLink® system improvements.
Members:
| Dr. Aldo Jackson, Chair |
Dr. Richard Gacka |
Jean Burrell |
| VACANT, Vice-Chair |
Hope Couch |
Don Lewis |
| Erika Ramalho |
Kerry Schwab |
Cindy Belczyk |
Dr. Joyce Miller |
Lance Hummer |
Joyce Parker |
| Julie Miller |
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Primary RCWE Staff Support: Paul Newlin, Quality Assurance Coordinator
For a printable version of all Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Committees please 
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