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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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Official Statement from the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Dischinat, our long-serving and deeply respected Executive Director.

Nancy dedicated more than 40 years of service to the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley, shaping countless programs, partnerships, and careers throughout our community. Her vision and leadership helped build one of Pennsylvania’s strongest workforce systems, and her commitment to collaboration and innovation will continue to impact generations to come.

Nancy devoted her life’s work to building a stronger, more equitable workforce system for the Lehigh Valley. Under her leadership, the region became a model for workforce collaboration, innovation, and results, helping thousands of residents connect to meaningful employment and training opportunities.

Nancy was more than a leader; she was a mentor, a colleague, and a friend. Her legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication to the people of the Lehigh Valley will remain an enduring part of who we are.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know and work alongside her. Plans to honor her life and legacy will be announced in the coming days.

— The Workforce Board Lehigh Valley
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Official Statement from the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Dischinat, our long-serving and deeply respected Executive Director.

Nancy dedicated more than 40 years of service to the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley, shaping countless programs, partnerships, and careers throughout our community. Her vision and leadership helped build one of Pennsylvania’s strongest workforce systems, and her commitment to collaboration and innovation will continue to impact generations to come.

Nancy devoted her life’s work to building a stronger, more equitable workforce system for the Lehigh Valley. Under her leadership, the region became a model for workforce collaboration, innovation, and results, helping thousands of residents connect to meaningful employment and training opportunities.

Nancy was more than a leader; she was a mentor, a colleague, and a friend. Her legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication to the people of the Lehigh Valley will remain an enduring part of who we are.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know and work alongside her. Plans to honor her life and legacy will be announced in the coming days.

— The Workforce Board Lehigh Valley

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Start your career at a company with immense growth potential, like Air Products in Bethlehem and Allentown! 📈 Discover their open positions, and so many more, on the job portal. 
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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 www.lvwib.org/stevens-amendment. 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 www.lvwib.org/equal-opportunity-and-adaptive-equipment.

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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/cI6J50Xb43q. 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/vHQ150Xb43o.
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Explore a career in hospitality through Northampton Community College and PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley. 🌟 Discover associate degree options that get you ready for the workforce or continued education. Check out what you can do next: https://ow.ly/Z2bK50Xb43G

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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/cI6J50Xb43q. 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/vHQ150Xb43o.
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