Committees
NWPA Job Connect currently has seven Standing Committees to assist in guiding the Board’s efforts.
Executive Committee
Responsibility/Authority: Act on behalf of the full Workforce Development Board, when necessary, due to timing, with ratification by the full board at the next full Workforce Development Board meeting; to delegate to the board’s committees and review findings and recommendations by the committees.
Travis Crytzer, Chair
Brad Tisdale, Vice Chair
Jim Decker, Treasurer
Juanice Vega, Secretary
Bobbie Nahay
Grainne Blanchette
Communications Committee
Responsibility/Authority: Develop regional outreach and communication plan.
Travis Crytzer, Chair
Will Price
Brandon Schmitt
Shane Kline
Fiscal/Monitoring Committee
Responsibility/Authority: Ensure system accountability and transparency through fiscal oversight, audit, and program system monitoring, including performance measures, metrics that matter, and certification of the one-stop centers. Oversight of Equal Opportunity activities.
Brad Tisdale, Chair
Jack Hewitt
Will Price
Kirk Shimshock
Jennifer Gesing
Governance Committee
Responsibility/Authority: Ensure compliance to WDB Bylaws and other governing documents from USDOL and the PA Department of Labor & Industry. This includes the review and updating of policies. Further, the committee is responsible with overseeing the nominations process of the WDB, including recommendations for appointments, removals, and nominations of members and partners.
Bobbie Nahay, Chair
Kirk Shimshock
Kathryn Schaaf
Grainne Blanchette
TJ Sandell
Business/Workforce Solutions Committee
Responsibility/Authority: To identify and address common skill gaps, education and credential needs, and workforce requirements in high-priority occupations within targeted industry sectors. The committee will work with education and economic development partners to develop action plans that address industry-specific workforce issues and strengthen the regional economy. Additionally, the committee will continuously review and improve the one-stop and mobile service delivery system to eliminate barriers that prevent job seekers from accessing the education and training needed to obtain family-sustaining employment.
Kathryn Schaaf, Chair
Jim Decker, Chair
Bobbie Nahay
TJ Sandell
Grainne Blanchette
Jessica Hansford
Brad Tisdale
Shane Kline
Youth Committee
Responsibility/Authority: Supports/advises the WDB in the establishment and delivery of youth services; promotes career pathways and tangible opportunities for youth.
Jack Hewitt, Chair
Shane Kline
Jessica Hansford
Brandon Schmitt
Jill Foys