The Impact of Workforce Development

The Impact of Workforce Development

Publish Date: March 26, 2025

Empowering Workers, Strengthening Businesses

Partner4Work is driving economic growth by equipping job seekers with the skills they need to succeed and helping businesses find the talent they need to thrive. This page highlights real success stories that demonstrate how workforce investments create opportunities, support employers, and fuel a stronger, self-reliant economy.


Training the Next Generation of Skilled Workers

With an aging workforce and a growing need for skilled technicians, UPMC partnered with Partner4Work to create a Field Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. Hear from apprentices, supervisors, and leadership about how this program is building a strong pipeline of talent and creating new career opportunities.


Power of The 'One Stop System'

PA CareerLinkĀ® centers provide job seekers with the resources, training, and support they need to build successful careers. This video highlights the commitment to creating welcoming spaces where individuals can access opportunities, receive guidance, and take the next step toward meaningful employment.


Pathways to Financial Stability and IndependenceĀ 

The Trade Institute of Pittsburgh provides hands-on training that helps individuals enter the workforce with in-demand skills and access to high-paying careers in construction and manufacturing. This video highlights how the program creates pathways to long-term stability and financial independence for its graduates.Ā