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Sarah Lutz
Director of Youth Initiatives
Workforce Board Lehigh Valley
Office: 610-841-1126
Email: lutzs@workforcelv.org

The Partnership: 

  • Provides training and development for employees
  • Identifies effective practices
  • Grants access to recruitment networks and services across different skill levels
  • Arranges for distinguished guest speakers and presenters to enrich your business
  • Creates needs assessments and tailored learning plans
  • Offers support for apprenticeship development and recruitment
  • Provides financial assistance for hiring, training, and professional growth
  • Links pre-screened talent with employers

Industry partnerships serve as a platform for addressing various critical human resource (HR) needs, including the development of training programs, skill development initiatives, and workforce planning strategies that benefit all parties. By aligning their HR practices, organizations can ensure a more skilled and adaptable workforce that meets the evolving demands of the industry. 

There is no membership fee. Contact Sarah Lutz for more information. 

Lehigh Valley Healthcare Pipeline Industry Partnership

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hosted by PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley
555 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109

Agenda

  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Summary of 2024 Industry Partnership Meetings
    • June 14, 2024
    • July 30, 2024
    • August 29, 2024
    • October 22, 2024
    • November 21, 2024
  3. Healthcare Industry Partnership Strategic Plan – REVIEW DRAFT

Lehigh Valley Healthcare Pipeline Industry Partnership

Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 10:30 AM
Hosted by PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley
555 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109

Agenda

  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Meeting Summary 10/22/2024
  3. Healthcare Pipeline Industry Partnership Activities and Events
  4. Leveraging the Lehigh Valley Workforce System
  5. Next Steps: Development of Workforce Pipeline Strategic Action Plan
    • Draft and Finalize Strategic Plan
    • Convene in spring of 2025 to review plan and begin implementation

Lehigh Valley Healthcare Pipeline Industry Partnership

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 10:30 AM
Hosted by PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley
555 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109

Agenda

  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Meeting Summary 8/29/2024
  3. Healthcare Pipeline Industry Partnership Activities and Events
  4. Small Group Discussion: Retention Strategies
  5. Next Steps: Development of Workforce Pipeline Strategic Action Plan
    • Meeting #5- Thursday, November 21st, 2024 | 10:30 AM
    • Draft and Finalize Strategic Plan

Lehigh Valley Healthcare Pipeline Industry Partnership

Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 10:30 AM
Hosted by PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley
555 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109

Agenda

  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Meeting Summary- July 30, 2024
  3. Healthcare Pipeline Industry Partnership Activities and Events
  4. Next Steps: Development of Workforce Pipeline Strategic Action Plan
    • September 2024 – Meeting #4, Date TBD
    • October 2024 – Meeting #5, Date TBD
    • November 2024 – December 2024 – Draft and Finalize Strategic Plan

Lehigh Valley Healthcare Pipeline Industry Partnership

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 10:30 AM
Hosted by PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley
555 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109

Agenda

  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Review Industry Partnership Mission and Vision
  3. Meeting Summary 6/14/2024
  4. High Priority Healthcare Occupations & Lehigh Valley Population Forecast
  5. Group Discussion: Pipeline Populations, Challenges, and Solutions
  6. Next Steps: Development of Workforce Pipeline Strategic Action Plan
    • August 2024 – Meeting #3, Date TBD
    • September 2024 – Meeting #4, Date TBD
    • October 2024 – Meeting #5, Date TBD
    • November 2024 – December 2024 – Draft and Finalize Strategic Plan

Lehigh Valley Healthcare Pipeline Industry Partnership

Friday, June 14, 2024 | 11:00 AM
Hosted by PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley
555 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109

Agenda

  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Overview and Purpose of Healthcare Pipeline Industry Partnership Grant
  3. Lead Employer Role – St. Luke’s University Health Network
    • Allentown School District SkillUp™ PA After-School Program
    • School of Phlebotomy
    • Medical Assistant On-the-Job Training
  4. Lehigh Valley Healthcare Needs Assessment / Best Practices Discussion
  5. Next Steps: Development of Workforce Pipeline Strategic Action Plan
  6. Optional Tour of PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley

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🔨 Welding, Construction, and Custom Fabrication – Women are taking on hands-on trades that were once male-dominated and building successful careers.

💼 PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley can help you explore these paths: resume workshops, career counseling, skill-building programs, and connections to local apprenticeship opportunities.

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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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