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Tap into apprenticeship opportunities and leverage federal funding to grow your workforce! With support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, businesses can now access significant resources to create or expand apprenticeship programs. Learn how apprenticeships can help your company build a skilled workforce, reduce costs, and increase retention. Explore the benefits and discover how EDSI can guide you every step of the way.
Discover how EDSI’s Integrated Career and Case Manager training program is equipping workforce professionals with the technical skills and certifications needed to deliver exceptional service. Through credentialing, continuing education, and innovative learning solutions, we’re helping case managers and career coaches enhance their impact and improve customer outcomes. Learn more about the evolution of this program and how it's driving success in workforce development.
EDSI's Luzerne County staff recently participated in five Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training sessions across the Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton offices, resulting in 39 employees earning their 3-year MHFA certification. This initiative equips staff with vital skills to support both colleagues and clients in managing mental health challenges, creating a stronger, more supportive work environment.
EDSI is a proud partner of the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) participating in the 2024 Reimagine Summit in Detroit. Our ILS team played a key role in helping BGCSM leaders reimagine their spaces to better serve youth and combat poverty. The Summit highlighted the transformation of desolate buildings into state-of-the-art clubs, offering career pathways in fields like Fashion, Tech, and Behavioral Health. Through these innovations, we’re equipping youth with the skills to break the cycle of poverty.
Discover how the Eddystone Youth Program is making a difference in Ridley, PA! Created by Katy McGinley, Assistant Principal at Eddystone High School, this initiative addresses the need for engaging winter activities for local youths. As part of EDSI's commitment to youth development, this program exemplifies our leadership in creating meaningful opportunities for young people across our regions.
Discover how American Job Centers (AJCs) ensure quality services through the recertification process mandated by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). From evaluating effectiveness to enhancing accessibility and outreach strategies, learn how AJCs continuously improve to better serve jobseekers and employers. Explore actionable steps for professionals to meet recertification requirements and enhance the inclusivity of One-Stop Centers. Don't miss out on vital insights into the certification process in this blog!
Discover the transformative impact of EDSI's Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program in North Carolina. Since 2018, EDSI has partnered with Vocational Rehabilitation to equip students with disabilities with essential skills for a successful transition from high school to the workforce. With a focus on holistic support and community engagement, the program has achieved remarkable success! As EDSI looks to the future, it envisions continued growth and impact, aiming to expand its reach and enhance services to ensure every student's pathway leads to post-graduation success.
EDSI is answering the call of LGBTQIA+ jobseekers to create customized job search workshops and resources, and provide groundbreaking programming aimed to support this community and encourage workplace inclusivity.
Connecting apprenticeship programs with your state and local workforce system is a win-win partnership and we have extensive experience working with employers and jobseekers to strengthen the workforce and our economy. Our Regional Apprenticeship Coordinator Adina Tayar offers best practices!