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The Southern Alleghenies WIB is committed to being the leader in workforce development activities in the region by fostering partnerships within the community to provide quality and personalized services to customers through the Careerlink System and to advocate career counseling services to youth.

Offering volumes of resources and links for job seekers and employers, SAWIB is your single source for employment and career information in the Southern Alleghenies Region!

IN THE NEWS

The Southern Alleghenies Workforce Investment Board (SAWIB) has received $3,706,424 to support workforce development through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009.  These funds will be used almost exclusively to:

  • Support an expanded Summer Work Experience Program for Youth.
  • Training and Supportive Services for Adults and Dislocated Workers who are pursuing post-secondary education.
  • Dislocated Worker Skill Enhancement Program to promote re-entry into the job market or advancement through additional education and training. 

For additional information on the use and expenditure of ARRA workforce dollars in the Southern Alleghenies  Region, please click on the ARRA button found on the left side of this page.