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.
Bobbie Nahay, Chair
Shane Kline, Vice Chair
Brad Tisdale, Treasurer
Jennifer Gesing, Secretary
Travis Crytzer
Fiscal
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
Jennifer Gesing
Will Price
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
TJ Sandell
Policy & Oversight
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
TJ Sandell
Workforce Engagement 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.
Bobbie Nahay
Shane Kline
TJ Sandell
Jessica Hansford
Brad Tisdale
Youth Committee
Responsibility/Authority: Supports/advises the WDB in the establishment and delivery of youth services; promotes career pathways and tangible opportunities for youth.
Brandon Schmitt, Chair
Shane Kline
Jessica Hansford
Jill Foys