PAASP Services/Initiatives & Status

• TRAINING - We develop Skill Training and Certification Initiatives with Employers and Industry Groups
• WEBSITE CLEARINGHOUSE - We serve as a Catalyst, Link & Information Clearinghouse with Private & Public Employers, Professional Associations & Industry Groups, Providers/Schools, & Government Agencies
• CAREER PATH MODEL/DEVELOPMENT - We develop and provide Industry Driven Career Ladders and Job Summaries, along with Current Salary Analyses
• INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CURRICULUM - We develop common Skill and Compentencies matrices that are matched to Industry Recognized Training Curriculum  (see series of programs)
• PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT - We develop People Pipeline Initiatives - Internships, Company & Career Expos
  
  • INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - A to Z internship program for employers and college students, plus career develpment activities to supplement internship for students
• JOB OPENINGS - Individuals may register for our job openings distribution list, which we compile approximately every 3 weeks and includes job openings across PA, in the occupations we cover. Future development plans include a job board.
• CERTIFICATIONS - We support the study for and attainment of professional certifications where they exist for occupations identified. Funding is provided for both prep classes and certifications (when the certification is part of the training process)
• GRANTS AND REVENUE GENERATION - Identify other funding sources for PAASP and its partners/members; Generate funding through training and other projects.