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

Juanice Vega, Secretary

Bobbie Nahay

Jennifer Gesing

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

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

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.

Bobbie Nahay

Shane Kline

TJ Sandell

Grainne Blanchette

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