• Workforce Barriers Summit: Addressing Obstacles in Recruitment and Retention

    Wilkes-Barre THINK Center 7 S Main Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 4, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

    Presented by NEPA Thrives, join us for at this FREE event to explore key workforce challenges in NEPA, including transportation, childcare, employer collaboration, and more.Learn from experts about resources and solutions to enhance recruitment and retention, and collaborate with regional stakeholders to drive economic growth.Who should attend: CEOs & COOs, HR Managers, and Supervisors/Managers.

    Free
  • NEPA Gives 2025 Kickoff

    Are you ready to level up your nonprofit’s fundraising game? Before the region’s largest giving event takes place in June, join us for a crash course to make NEPA Gives 2025 your most successful year yet! 🎓 NEPA Gives Academy – Kickoff Event📅 Wednesday, February 12⏰ 9:00–10:30 a.m.📍 Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College,…

  • NEPA AWC 2025 Pet Expo & Animal Care Summit

    Viewmont Mall 100 Viewmont Mall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

    The 2025 NEPA Pet Expo/Animal Care Summit, hosted by the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, will take place on Saturday, March 1st, at the Viewmont Mall in Scranton, PA, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to all, the Pet Expo will feature: This event will raise essential funds for the NEPA AWC to continue to…

  • Workforce Barriers Summit: Employment Resources Panel

    Historically, the PA Careerlink is seen as a resource for individuals seeking employment while Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Initiatives focus on business and industry, however the need for workforce development efforts in order to promote economic growth throughout the region has inspired collaboration and the need for a systemic approach. Learn from leaders…

  • Lunch & Learn: Unlocking Grant Opportunities (with the SACF Grants & Scholarships Team)

    📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025🕛 12:00 PM (Noon)📍 via Zoom Are you looking for funding opportunities? Join us for an informative Lunch & Learn session where you’ll meet the SACF Grants & Scholarships Team and gain valuable insights into available grant opportunities throughout the year. What You’ll Learn: 🌟 Who Should Attend?Whether you’re new to…

    Free
  • Workforce Barriers Summit • NEPA Workforce Landscape and Sector-Focused Collaboration

    If you missed our first session on February 27, join us on Thursday, March 6, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The Institute will present on the workforce landscape, followed by a discussion on regional workforce challenges. Experts will explore how employers, community organizations, and education providers can collaborate to address recruitment and retention barriers,…