Partnerships of Interest to Employers
- Allegheny County Department of Human Services is the grant recipient, fiscal agent and program operator for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding coming to the Allegheny County Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA). County LWIA programs serve residents of Allegheny County who reside outside the City of Pittsburgh.
- Catalyst Connection is a private nonprofit corporation dedicated to helping small and mid-size manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania improve their competitive performance
- CEOs for Cities is a national cross-sector network of urban leaders from the civic, business, academic and philanthropic sectors dedicated to building and sustaining the next generation of great American cities.
- Educators and Employers Engaged for Excellence (E4) seeks to improve career education by connecting employers and educators and youth. E4 provides a growing number of young people with quality-workplace experiences to enhance their education and help them discover the opportunities that exist in southwestern Pennsylvania.
- Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a human service agency and network of not-for-profit businesses whose mission is to help people with special needs to overcome barriers to employment and enjoy the dignity and benefits of work and improved quality of life. Goodwill and its affiliates employ more than 900 people, making it one of the largest and most diverse social and human service organizations in the region.
- Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP) exists to improve the viability, impact, and effectiveness of the sector. This is done through:
- Educating the public about the nonprofit sector and generating support for the sector;
- Acting as an informed, organized voice for the sector;
- Providing a forum for discussing and developing solutions to community problems; and
- Creating a face for the sector that is not easily forgettable to the community.
- The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union No. 5 represents members who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government.
- Labor unions recruit and train workers through their respective apprenticeship programs. The Allegheny County Labor Council (AFL-CIO) has an extensive listing of labor unions, their affiliated training programs, and other resources.
- New Century Careers (NCC) was incorporated as a 501(C) (3) in late 1999 to house and expand upon the activities previously carried out as Manufacturing 2000. Manufacturing 2000 was launched in 1998 as a pilot program through a partnership among Duquesne University's Institute for Economic Transformation, Steel Center Area Vocational-Technical School and 17 metal industry manufacturers in Western Pennsylvania to identify, target, recruit, screen, test, train, place and develop individuals in skill-based manufacturing careers.
- Pennsylvania Professional Employment Network (PAPEN) is a Pittsburgh-based networking organization that helps participants advance their careers. The group consists of 1,700 professionals, managers and executives committed to: fostering networks of personal contacts and relationships; providing an environment where members can develop and perfect their networking skills; sharing career-related experiences, strategies and knowledge; and uncovering career opportunities that may be of interest to other participants.
- "People Do Matter" Awards recognize innovative human resource practices among regional employers. The initiative is a partnership between the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association; American Society of Training and Development, Pittsburgh Chapter; Pittsburgh Technology Council; SMC Business Councils; Community College of Allegheny County; Workforce Connections; Allegheny Conference on Community Development; Pennsylvania Economy League, Western Division; Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce; Pittsburgh Regional Alliance; the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board and the Pittsburgh Business Times.
- Pittsburgh Human Resources Association serves the HR community by providing superior professional development, networking opportunities and educational resources to enhance the value of the profession.
- Pittsburgh Partnership, a division of the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Personnel and Civil Service Commission, offers a variety of educational, training, and employment services to help individuals find meaningful jobs and employers find qualified workers. A WIA Title I and welfare program operator, the Pittsburgh Partnership is a major investor in the Pittsburgh/ Allegheny County PA CareerLink® network.
- Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development fosters commercial and residential growth throughout the city and supports a number of employment-related programs through grants and technical assistance.
- Pittsburgh Regional Alliance focuses on attracting and retaining businesses and enhancing the region's image. The programs provide information about local incentives, commercial real estate options, regional resources or data and demographics to help companies make informed decisions about doing business in the region.
- Pittsburgh Regional Compact is a network of employers, schools and community organizations committed to building career education partnerships in southwestern Pennsylvania. The Compact facilitates partnerships among members by establishing lines of communication between businesses and schools, and engaging community organizations. Through relevant career education, local employers build a future pipeline of qualified employees, and the region's students gain valuable career awareness and preparation.
- Pittsburgh Technology Council administers the Human Capital Initiative, a multi-faceted program designed to attract and retain skilled employees.
- Pittsburgh/Allegheny County PA CareerLink® prepares thousands of local job seekers for employment every year and helps local employers recruit, screen and train new employees through business development services and customized job training contracts. The system is collectively operated by the Pittsburgh Partnership, a division of the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Personnel and Civil Service Commission, Allegheny County's Department of Human Services, the PA Department of Labor & Industry, the PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Goodwill of Southwestern PA, the Life'sWork of Western PA (formerly Vocational Rehabilitation Center), and the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.
- Steamfitters Local 449 represents nearly 1,500 union-trained steamfitters, and is affiliated with the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada.
Members are highly trained craftsmen who fabricate, install and service piping systems. They may be found on jobsites involving single-family homes, garden and high-rise apartment buildings, large and small office buildings, supermarkets, food warehousing and processing facilities, power plants, chemical installations, factories, public buildings and health care facilities.
Local 449 represents its members by providing job information, training programs and quality fringe benefits.
- United Way of Allegheny County supports a number of community-based employment and training initiatives, and offers information and referrals through its HelpLine (telephone: 412-255-1155). The UWAC also operates HelpConnections, a searchable database of local service providers.
- Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) provides a wide array of economic development and housing assistance throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
