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Cathy Rychalsky joined the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley in October 2025 as Executive Director. Cathy has over 20 years of experience in non-profit and government leadership. Cathy is a driven and focused executive with a proven track record of delivering timely results while fostering a…

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Introducing The Business and Industry Podcast

The Workforce Board Lehigh Valley is proud to present its latest initiative, The Business and Industry Podcast! Jenni Silfies, our Youth Ambassador, is the host of this podcast focusing on career options. She will be engaging in conversations with prominent local employers to discuss matters…

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Nelly Ramirez, Bilingual Workforce Career Counselor, teaches PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley program participants how to prepare for the entry-level electrical apprenticeship exam.

Interested in our services? Reach out to see how we can help! careerlinklehighvalley.org/contact-us
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Nelly Ramirez, Bilingual Workforce Career Counselor, teaches PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley program participants how to prepare for the entry-level electrical apprenticeship exam.

Interested in our services? Reach out to see how we can help! careerlinklehighvalley.org/contact-us

Historically, women in the Valley had to fight for basic respect in industrial settings. For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re looking back at those who forged the path for the modern industry.

🔌 Iva Ferris, a former employee at the historic Bethlehem Steel, faced extreme hostility when she worked in the electrical repair shop over 40 years ago. She didn’t let that deter her from her craft, and she mastered the trade.

💪🏼 Bess King and other women started their careers as millwright apprentices at Bethlehem Steel in the late 1970s. Taunted by their male counterparts, they paved the way for pregnancy leave and safety protocols that are now standard in union contracts.

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Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities/Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Programs at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley are funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Detailed information can be found at ow.ly/4Sh050YqeGC. Equal Opportunity Officer: EqualOpportunity@careerlinklv.org or 610-841-8332 TTY Line 610-437-0741. More information on adaptive equipment and Equal Opportunity resources can be found at ow.ly/BjTB50YqeGz.
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Historically, women in the Valley had to fight for basic respect in industrial settings. For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re looking back at those who forged the path for the modern industry.

🔌 Iva Ferris, a former employee at the historic Bethlehem Steel, faced extreme hostility when she worked in the electrical repair shop over 40 years ago. She didn’t let that deter her from her craft, and she mastered the trade.

💪🏼 Bess King and other women started their careers as millwright apprentices at Bethlehem Steel in the late 1970s. Taunted by their male counterparts, they paved the way for pregnancy leave and safety protocols that are now standard in union contracts.

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Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities/Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Programs at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley are funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Detailed information can be found at https://ow.ly/4Sh050YqeGC. Equal Opportunity Officer: EqualOpportunity@careerlinklv.org  or 610-841-8332 TTY Line 610-437-0741. More information on adaptive equipment and Equal Opportunity resources can be found at https://ow.ly/BjTB50YqeGz.

Whether you have a student interested in a career in STEAM or you’re looking to network as a professional, the Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Initiative at the Da Vinci Science Center is a great resource. 👩🏾‍🔬

Explore more: ow.ly/NgtC50YqeBm

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