April Member Meeting – Lancaster County Workforce Development Board – Hiring & Workforce Programs for Employers

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster – Pennsylvania Ballroom A
7:30am-9:00am | Announcements begin at 7:40am
Drip Coffee will be provided by Joe on the Go Coffee Co. sponsored by Cool Creek Financial


Join the Southern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce as we welcome the Business Services Team (BST) from the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board for an informative session focused on local hiring support, workforce development programs, and employer resources.
The Business Services Team works directly with Lancaster County employers to make hiring, training, and workforce planning faster, easier, and more cost-effective. If your business is recruiting, upskilling employees, or planning for future workforce needs, this session will introduce practical programs and partnerships available right now.
👉 What Employers Will Learn
BST serves as a direct bridge between Lancaster County businesses and job seekers, offering hands-on support and workforce solutions, including:
- Job posting and candidate screening assistance
- Recruitment event support
- Employer workforce consulting
- Access to state and local workforce funding programs
✨ Featured Workforce Programs
Attendees will learn how to leverage:
- Career Pathways programs
- On-the-Job Training (OJT) funding
- Paid Work Experience (PWE)
- Registered Apprenticeship support
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
- Incumbent Worker Training grants
- Workforce 2030 – Lancaster County’s collaborative workforce ecosystem strategy
- Career Ready Lancaster! – business-education partnerships that build the future talent pipeline
🤝 Who Should Attend
- Small and mid-sized business owners
- HR managers and hiring leaders
- Operations and workforce planners
- Employers seeking hiring incentives or training support
- Organizations looking to strengthen their talent pipeline in Lancaster County
Connect directly with local workforce experts and discover how these programs can help your business grow with the right people in the right roles.
