Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project - Pittsburgh Midyear Program Review
PITTSBURGH, PA. - January 26, 2023: The first Pittsburgh Midyear Program Review was hosted in Cranberry, PA on January 26, 2023.
The Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project is working to strengthen the trade skills workforce through helping employers improve their recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining strategies for the next generation workforce members who are mission critical to building the submarines, ships, and systems the Navy needs. Employers that are part of the critical maritime supply chains will commit to hire and retain skilled trades talent from program participants into well-paying and mission-critical careers.
The Midyear Program Review is the opportunity for Employer and Talent Pipeline Providers to share their recruiting and hiring experiences and learn about strategies to support meeting their hiring demands over the next few months.
Audrey Russo, President and CEO of Pittsburgh Technology Council, gave the opening remarks and spoke about the overall work of improving the posture of Manufacturing across Pittsburgh and the greater region. Guest speakers included Nate Nevala, District Chief of Staff for Congressman Guy Reschenthaler, PA-14 and Mike Ripich, CEO of AT&F, who described the experience his organization has had by redesigning their Talent Acquisition and Retention system. Keynote Speaker, Command Master Chief Josh Sturgill, addressed the audience remotely about the US Navy Talent Acquisition and Retention System and how they are addressing the same challenges felt by our manufacturing partners.
Local employers, training providers, and regional stakeholders include:
Employer Partners: HOLTEC, Orvillon, Ellwood City Forge, Ellwood Quality Steel, Ellwood National Forge, North American Forgemasters, Flowline/ EZ Flow, Hunt Valve, Global SFC, KASTO, Gardner Denver Nash, GE Power Conversion, Erie Forge & Steel, Schroeder Industries, CP Industries, Grand Valley Manufacturing, AT&F, MSA Safety, Superbolt/ Nord—Lock, D’Angelo Technologies, Sphere Brake Defense, Merit Industries, Integritesting, Tripro, Berner Air Curtains, Precision Profiles, Parker Hannifin, Cleveland Cliffs and O’Neal Manufacturing Services.
Training Provider Partners: ATDM, Community College of Allegheny County, A.W. Beattie, Parkway West, Lawrence County CTC, Erie County Community College, Pittsburgh Technical College, North Westmoreland CTC, Mahoning County CTC, Forbes Road CTC, Connellsville Area CTC, Industrial Arts Workshop, Western Area CTC, Mercer County Career Center, Venango Technology Center, Beaver County CTC, and Steel Center Tech.
Facilitator Partners: Catalyst Connection, The Consortium for Public Education, New Century Careers, Ellwood Group, Erie Chamber of Growth Partnership, Partner4Work, BOTSIQ, German American Chamber of Commerce, Lawrence County School to Work, Lawrence County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Technology Council, Turbine Workforce, PTAC Northwest Commission, Keystone CEC, Intermediate Unit 1, PA Careerlink, and Submarine Industrial Base Council.
In May 2021, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Navy launched an initiative with the mission of energizing and engaging the greater Pennsylvania defense industrial base through the creation of maritime-focused manufacturing talent pipelines. These pipelines will recapitalize the defense workforce and address critical trade skill gaps required across the maritime and defense ecosystems, including the Navy, Coast Guard, and Maritime Administration (MARAD)). Trade needs for the industry include welders, machinists, metal fabricators, electricians, ship fitters, NDT/Quality Assurance, and more. The goal is to grow their unique talents and ensure long-term success within the maritime defense industry. The Navy and the Secretary of Defense have more than $300 billion planned for investments in new submarines, aircraft carriers, and ships over the next several decades.
For more information about the Pittsburgh Flag of the Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Program, go to www.realisticjobpreview.com/mast, or email pghpipeline@tmgva.com.