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Cindy EvansWorkforce CoordinatorLehigh Valley WorkforceInvestment Board, Inc.cevans@lvwib.org610-841-1004

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30 Million Population Within 100 Miles

1 Day Drive to Reach 1/3 of U.S. and 1/2 of Canadian Consumers

11 Institutions of Higher Learning/more than 50,000 Students2 Community Colleges 17 School Districts 3 Career and Technical Schools

643,000 Population 332,000 Workforce 300,000 Employed

268,000 Jobs 15,000 Companies 33,000 Commuters

79% of population has high school, AA, BA, Graduate Degree$56,711 Median Household Income

The Changing Economy - Landscape

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Employment Range # of Employers

1,000+ Employees 14

100-500 352

10-50 3,700

5-9 2,870

Less than 5 8,264

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Career awareness activities and interestAssessments [PA Academic Standards 13.1.11 A-F]

Interviewing skills and preparation ofResumes, cover letters, briefs, job applications[PA Academic Standards 13.2.11 A-E]

Interviews and workshops with humanresource managers to discuss skills,interests, employer needs and expectations;soft skills exercises and more[PA Academic Standards 13.2.11 A-E and 13.3.11 A-G]

Employer Tours[PA Academic Standards 13.3.11A]

Career and Technical School, and Community College[PA Academic Standards 13.3.11 B]

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CareerLinking AcademyRequest for Proposal

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Cindy EvansWorkforce CoordinatorLehigh Valley WorkforceInvestment Board, Inc.cevans@lvwib.org610-841-1004

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