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for informational purposes only. PWDC does not endorse,
nor can it guarantee the accuracy of, any of the
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African
American Chamber of Commerce
The African-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC)
of Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware is the
leading private sector advocate for black-owned
businesses in the Delaware Valley. The Chamber
represents the interests of such business in the
public and private sector forums. The chamber
also offers management and technical assistance
programs to improve the effectiveness of black-owned
businesses in the region. |
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Pennsylvania
Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Basic and
Literacy Education
Adult basic education programs funded by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Basic and
Literacy Education, provide a full range of instructional
services that address the basic educational needs
of adults and families. The objective of the programs
offered is the improvement of the literacy skills
of educationally disadvantaged adults to levels
of proficiency necessary for them to meet their
needs and goals in their roles as citizens, workers,
and family members. |
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Pennsylvania
Department of Labor and Industry
L&I administers benefits to unemployed individuals,
workers' compensation to individuals with job related
injuries, and provides vocational rehabilitation
to individuals with disabilities. The Department
prepares job seekers for the global workforce through
employment and job training services for adult,
youth, older workers, and dislocated workers. In
addition, L&I enforces various laws and safety
standards in the workplace and administers the Commonwealth's
programs for community service by young Pennsylvanians.
L&I also promotes economic development and an
improved business climate through a variety of initiatives
and programs to help Pennsylvania's workforce remain
world-class and globally competitive. |
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Department of Public Welfare |
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Pennsylvania
Economy League
The Pennsylvania Economy League is an independent,
nonprofit public policy research and development
organization. PEL's mission is to promote better
government for a more competitive region by providing
information and support to the civic leadership
of Southeastern Pennsylvania. |
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Pennsylvania
Partners
Pennsylvania Partners is a statewide association,
headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
As " Pennsylvania's Workforce Development Association,"
Pennsylvania Partners promotes, enhances and serves
the interests of local workforce development partnerships
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The association
represents local workforce development professionals
affiliated with the Workforce Investment Act, as
well as other Federal, State, and local workforce
development initiatives across the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Partners offers Associate Memberships
to organizations and individuals who want to become
involved in workforce development initiatives. |
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