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TANF/WIOA Collaboration: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

The American Job Centers in Pennsylvania (called PA CareerLink®) offer workforce services to TANF clients through the Employment Advancement Retention Network (EARN). As described in this brief, the PA CareerLink® in Lehigh Valley has developed a strong team-based culture, with staff organized by function instead of by program. This structure helps clients navigate the job center and encourages programs to exchange ideas, expertise, and data. These team-based collaborations are facilitated by regular meetings, cross-training on all programs, and staff and leadership dedicated to working toward integrated service delivery.

Sections of the brief discuss joint service delivery, resource sharing, shared learning, and managing collaborative activities. Readers may also access links to the state TANF plan and funding information for more context and resources. This brief is part of the TANF Works! TANF/WIOA Collaboration Series, through which the Office of Family Assistance’s Integrating Innovative Employment and Economic Stability Strategies (IIEESS) initiative seeks to highlight innovative coordination strategies of TANF and WIOA programs to serve low-income or vulnerable populations.

Source
OFA Peer TA
OFA Initiatives
TANF/WIOA Resource Hub
National/International
National
State
Pennsylvania
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Job Development and Placement
Job Readiness
Job Search
WIOA
Education and Training
Adult Basic Education
On the Job Training
Supportive Services
Post-employment Supports
Special Populations
Youth in Transition
TANF Program Administration
Case Management
Collaborations and Partnerships
Data Systems
Services Integration
Work Activities
Work Participation Rates
Publication Date
2019-08-01
Section/Feed Type
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