![]() ![]() “Do the best you can for as many as you can for as long as you can.” PCLC’s Executive Director Kathleen Bentley’s 50+ year career in public service demonstrates her firm belief in this powerful sentiment. Community Aid’s partnerships with local nonprofits has helped these organizations continue to improve the quality of life for local individuals and families. ![]() Following an introductory period of partnership, a nonprofit partner becomes eligible to apply for grants during announced application periods. In addition, partners receive Care Cards (clothing vouchers) for the needy in their area these cards can be used in any one of Community Aid’s thrift stores. Based on the weight of the clothing in each bin, a particular nonprofit is awarded with a quarterly cash donation per pound PCLC uses this donation to support our scholarship fund. The donated clothing placed in the bins is removed several times each week and sold in Community Aid thrift stores. PCLC is a proud partner of Community Aid, a charitable organization whose nonprofit partners agree to allow Community Aid to place one of their clothing collection bins-recognizable by their tan color and three helping hands on the side-on their property or other public locations. ![]() Highmark recognizes the transportation and access barrier in a rural community and therefore supports this project targeting young people in these areas. A Program Coordinator supports students as they obtain workforce credentials and transition to training and/or employment. Supporting a collaborative delivery of services, Highmark has funded the purchase of a vehicle for Perry Apex Services Unlimited (PASU) and transportation accounts for 20 Perry County youth (ages 18 – 25) to travel to PCLC classes as well as to training and employment interviews and appointments. As a business with interest in improving the conditions in communities in their service areas, Highmark demonstrates their commitment to economic development and quality of life, granting funding to the Perry County Literacy Council for youth and young adult career awareness and development, training and job placement. Highmark recognizes the significant barriers to self-sufficiency faced by undereducated and unemployed youth and young adults. The Highmark initiative was created to recognize organizations that demonstrate the proven ability to make an impact in diverse rural and urban neighborhoods where there may be minority populations, individuals with a disability, veterans or displaced workers seeking career opportunities and advancements. PNC provides these services in collaboration with the United Way of the Capital Region Prosperity Center in Perry County. PNC’s support also extends to financial literacy classes with local PNC employees, who provide volunteer instruction on topics such as budgeting, savings and financial education. As part of its partnership with PCLC, the PNC Foundation backs the initiative that supports our computer-based testing site, which provides Perry County residents with sustainable local access to GED testing. The foundation recognizes that communities thrive and flourish through creative problem-solving and seeks to contribute the funds needed to seed the ideas, support the initiatives and encourage the leadership of those organizations where imagination and determination are at work enhancing the lives of the people they serve. Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center – Career Certification TestingĪ partner of PCLC since 2013, the PNC Foundation is committed to the enrichment and growth of the communities it serves as well as empowering people in those markets to maximize their human potential. The club offers various workshops that help students explore and navigate the world of employment.ĮDSI Employment Consultant/Job Developer – These consultants talk with potential employers about openings for job-seeking students, which are subsequently posted on the CareerLink website. All WIOA services are provided onsite.ĮDSI Job Club – Job Club is held two times every month (usually the first and third Thursdays of each month) and is a requirement for on-the-job training. Participants enroll in WIOA to obtain training and/or employment. ![]() In order to be eligible for training, a client either must be low-income or have been dislocated due to a closing, firing or downsizing.ĮDSI Workforce Innovations Opportunities Act (WIOA) EDSI EARN-Welfare program that provides clients with cash and food stamps.ĮDSI Career Advisor-EDSI receives state and federal funding used to pay for both on-the-job and classroom training for PCLC students. ![]()
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