Growing Opportunities for Everyone in Cumberland County

Developing avenues of opportunity for our area's Employers and Workforce is a priority for CCED.  In order to further this goal we strive to provide information on available training and development programs to both workers and employers.  The list below is just the begining as we will constantly add to these resources over time.

If you are an organization that would like to add a program or service to this list, please contact:  Zylo Smedley at 717-240-7183 or Zylo@cumberlandbusiness.com

Employer Resources

Employer Internship Program

Is your organization interested in starting an Internship Program?  The Employers Guide, through Shippensburg University, provides an overview for organizations who are considering starting an internship program. It is intended for those people in the organization responsible for either developing or overseeing an internship program. It includes suggestions from the planning stage through the supervision stage. It also lists resources both on-campus and off for further reference.

Download the Employers Guide to Starting an Internship Program to assist you in the process.

Growth is what every organization strives for.  Without a motivated and educated workforce that goal is not possible.  Giving employees an opportunity to improve upon their professional skills is one way to demonstrate their value to your company.  Consider partnering with Central Penn College's Business Outreach Partnership to yield a more intelligent, satisfied, and efficient workforce.

Download Central Penn's Business Outreach Program information flyer to learn more.

Industry Partnerships 

Are you interested in learning about Industry Partnerships in Pennsylvania?  Industry Partnerships are the cornerstone of Pennsylvania’s new, industry-led, demand-driven workforce development strategy. They bring together multiple employers in the same industry group or cluster to identify and address common workforce needs.

Download the Industry Partnership Booklet to learn more.

The Pennsylvania Green Jobs Report - Part 1 provides a detailed look at green careers and the industries they serve. The report also examines how state and federal government agencies are working with the private sector to construct policy and investments to help speed economic recovery and position Pennsylvania as the green economic leader it should be

Download the  PA Green Jobs Report Part 1 to learn more.

Pennsylvania CareerLink of Cumberland County

If you are looking to maintain or increase your workforce in Pennsylvania, PA CareerLink® Cumberland County enables you to browse our database for potential employees, post job orders online to attract today’s top talent, research current economic and labor market information, and find out about additional services available to assist your business.

Call, visit or click www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us

Want to learn more about the growing national trends in the Green Jobs Market?

Download the Clean Tech Job Trends report to learn more about training, manufacturing, markets and much more.

Worker Resources

Are you a student, first-time job seeker, or displaced worker considering a career change?  Then download  the Pennsylvania Career Guide to help you make those all-important career decisions.  Take the test inside to gain insight and direction on career paths that best fit your interests and abilities.

Don't know where to go to find information on the Green Jobs Market?

*  Download the Renewable Energy Job Search Guide to review websites and publications that give valuable insight on finding a Green Career Path.