Scranton, Pa. – Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) has received $10,000 in grant funding from the PNC Foundation in support of workforce development projects.
The award will allow Goodwill Industries of NEPA to provide tools for job seekers, support for employers, and digital literacy sessions through practical training, information sharing, and networking opportunities.
“We are grateful for PNC Foundation’s generous support of our workforce development initiatives,” said Kate Dempsey Jones, Goodwill Industries of NEPA chief executive officer. “The funding will help Goodwill address critical labor market needs and provide support for both job seekers and employers.”
As part of the project, Goodwill will present four lunch and learn sessions on artificial intelligence (AI) and how the technology can help both job seekers and employers. The virtual sessions will address topics including how AI can help job seekers in their search for employment and how employers can use it to assist in the search for employees.
Goodwill will also offer a series of free digital literacy classes through NorthStar that will help individuals acquire the computer skills needed in today’s workplace. Individuals will complete a series of self-guided modules, review assessment results, and access targeted, interactive lessons to improve their skills. Learners will be able to earn certificates to help with landing a job.
The final piece of Goodwill’s workforce development project will be a community job fair that will create a bridge between job seekers and employers looking to hire workers.
For more information, contact Kristen Christopher at 570-343-1166, ext. 441.