2014 - North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and

The Kocjancic family of Johnsonburg and Kane, PA has been in the logging and timbering business for over one
hundred years in Elk, McKean and surrounding counties. The three photos on the cover, taken in August 2014, depict a
day in the working life of Joseph F. Kocjancic, fourth generation in the family business.
ANNUAL REPORT
FY 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
A Message from Executive Director, Eric Bridges ______________________________________________________ 1
Remarks from Board Chairman, Daniel Freeburg ______________________________________________________ 2
Our Region ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Financial Summary _______________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Community Development________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Transportation Planning _______________________________________________________________________________ 12
Economic Development ________________________________________________________________________________ 16
Human Resources ______________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Information Technology _______________________________________________________________________________ 22
Workforce Operations__________________________________________________________________________________ 24
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)__________________________________________________________________ 27
Workforce Investment Board __________________________________________________________________________ 30
North Central Board of Directors______________________________________________________________________ 34
Workforce Investment Board (WIB) __________________________________________________________________ 35
North Central Staff _____________________________________________________________________________________ 36
Contact Information ____________________________________________________________________________________ 37
Cover pictures provided by Dan Freeburg, Elk County Commissioner
and North Central Chairman of the Board
A MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ERIC BRIDGES
A Message from Executive Director, Eric Bridges
Dear Friends,
It is my pleasure to present the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning
and Development Commission Annual Report for fiscal year 2014.
North Central is a large, complex organization offering a diverse array of
value-adding services in many diverse, yet interdependent fields. Information
on these and other key activities are illustrated here in this Report and I
encourage you to take a moment to review them.
We’re proud of the impact our programs have had and the indelible imprint
they’ve made in the region but they didn’t come easy. It was only through our commitment to each
other and our partners, coupled with hard work and persistence, that these successes were possible.
North Central is very much a values-driven organization. I take pride in the fact that we foster
relationships based on ethical practices and mutual respect. I also take pride in the fact that North
Central is accountable; to our customers, stakeholders, partners and most importantly, to each other.
We thrive because of an unwavering commitment to partnering, teamwork, and collaboration; and it is
only through these values that we can ensure a vibrant and enduring future for north central
Pennsylvania.
As you review this Annual Report, I hope you will develop an appreciation for the tremendous impact
that North Central and its many partners have had in our region.
Thanks to everyone who has joined with us in preparing for the future development of north central
Pennsylvania!
Sincerely,
Eric M. Bridges
Executive Director
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REMARKS FROM BOARD CHAIRMAN, DANIEL FREEBURG
Remarks from Board Chairman, Daniel Freeburg
Dear Friends:
It’s hard to believe that yet another busy year is soon drawing to a close
here in beautiful north central Pennsylvania. From an economic
development perspective, the staff at North Central can surely look at 2014
as a year in which they have very successfully fulfilled many goals and
expectations across the region.
The six-county area has decidedly turned the corner from one of the worst
economic downturns we had experienced. The economic recession started
in 2008, had a global footprint, and our area was not unscathed. But plans and programs, many managed by
North Central, along with market rebounds and good solid local business leadership, have realized the road
to recovery.
Late in 2014, we are seeing a stabilization of the economy that I believe is solidly in place. Unemployment
figures are markedly down in our six counties. There have been positive developments in every county in
our region, including a healthy powdered metal climate, a new industrial park in Brookville, an upswing in
Marcellus Shale gas production and all of its satellite activity, which includes current huge gas infrastructure
developments in the Clermont areas of McKean and Elk Counties. The corresponding bustle and wealth is
seen as increased traffic on our highways, and is once again welcomed into our restaurants and hotels,
tourism spots, and retail establishments, and in the form of investors in other businesses.
Is there still work to do? Yes, lots of it. The professionals at NCPRPDC always identify and seek needs and
concerns for improvement. We would like to see a stronger timber and lumber industry, for example, and
are keeping a close eye on population projections, and how we may positively play a role in those
contributing factors for our future. And we remain committed to community development, believing that no
matter how great our job opportunities may be, we always need attractive, safe and healthy places to live
and raise our children, with every educational opportunity readily available to them.
So, we have weathered the storm but must remain diligent at our important work! Congratulations and “job
well done” to all of the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission board
members, staff, associates and volunteers!
Sincerely,
Daniel N. Freeburg
Elk County Commissioner
Chairman, North Central Board of Directors
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OUR REGION
Our Region
The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission headquartered in
Ridgway, Pennsylvania, takes great efforts to promote the area in order to foster community and
economic development within the Commonwealth.
The region includes the six counties of: Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter. These
counties are rich in industrial sites, are well known for the quality of their workforce, and provide
excellent opportunities for businesses to relocate or expand their current operations here.
North Central works cooperatively with each community to streamline state, federal and regional
services including community, economic development and transportation planning. Funding support is
available for community infrastructure projects, customized job training, exporting, government
procurement and redevelopment. Our vast network of partners work together to take maximum
advantage of the numerous opportunities that exist, in order to benefit everyone.
Mission
•North Central North Central will exceed the
expectations of our customers and stakeholders
by committing to organizational excellence,
helping to build vibrant communities, aiding in
the preparation of a first-class workforce,
stimulating
economic
vitality
through
collaboration, and partnering to build the
infrastructure and technology necessary for
regional growth
Vision
•North Central will be recognized and respected
as a premier regional development organization
by providing first class services to our customers
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Financial Summary
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures - July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
Current Year Actual
Revenue
INCOME-LOCAL
INCOME-LOCAL INKIND
INCOME-RENT
INCOME-DATA SALES
INCOME-STATE
INCOME-FEDERAL
INCOME-MISCELLANEOUS
INCOME-RLA
INTEREST INCOME
LATE FEES
ARC SERVICE FEES
SBFF SERVICE FEES
EDA SERVICE FEES
IRP SERVICE FEES
IRP/2 SERVICE FEES
IRP/3 SERVICE FEES
IRP/MICROLOAN SERVICE FEES
IRP/4 SERVICE FEES
BAD DEBT RECOVERIES
Total Revenue
745,269.84
108,176.76
1,572.08
10,925.00
1,104,625.44
4,539,318.90
24,684.93
226,936.82
2,887.79
5,426.42
7,770.00
6,014.00
5,775.00
300.00
5,650.00
1,500.00
375.00
2,500.00
38,123.00
6,837,830.98
Expenses
Total Salaries
Total Fringe
Total Contractual
Total Travel
Total Supplies
Total Printing/Publications
Total Space
Total Equipment
Total Other
Total Other - WIC
Total Other - WIA
Total Expenses
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3,019,065.62
891,437.19
1,036,948.36
198,579.66
53,646.88
41,015.86
506,141.16
98,029.21
305,763.91
44,197.31
483,519.50
6,678,344.66
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2014
Current Year
Actual
Revenue
INCOME-LOCAL
INCOME-LOCAL INKIND
INCOME-RENT
INCOME-DATA SALES
INCOME-STATE
INCOME-FEDERAL
INCOME-MISCELLANEOUS
INCOME-RLA
INTEREST INCOME
LATE FEES
ARC SERVICE FEES
SBFF SERVICE FEES
EDA SERVICE FEES
IRP SERVICE FEES
IRP/2 SERVICE FEES
IRP/3 SERVICE FEES
IRP/MICROLOAN SERVICE FEES
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745,269.84
108,176.76
1,572.08
10,925.00
1,104,625.44
4,539,318.90
24,684.93
226,936.82
2,887.79
5,426.42
7,770.00
6,014.00
5,775.00
300
5,650.00
1,500.00
375
Current Year
12,370,111.28
6,822,329.23
4,771,867.27
616,428.46
5,388,295.73
159,486.32
5,547,782.05
12,370,111.28
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Development
APPALCHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION
North Central received six pre-applications for Fiscal Year 2014
funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).
After committee review of these applications, North Central
submitted the following projects for $848,362:
ARC PROJECT PROFILES
PROJECT NAME
NCPRPDC Partnership
for Regional Economic
Performance (PREP)
Bradford Regional
Airport Multi-Tenant
Center North 2
North Central Business
and Education Connect
Knox-Kane Trail Center
Line Survey
Job Shadow/Work
Experience Opportunity
Brookville Town Square
Development Project
TOTALS
COUNTY
ARC
FUNDS
OTHER
FUNDS
TOTAL
COSTS
PROJECT
STATUS
BFA
ATTAINED
Multi
$285,000
$285,000
$570,000
Ready to
go
N/A
McKean
$200,000
$1,700,000
$1,900,000
Ready to
go
USDA
Multi
$108,000
$108,000
$216,000
McKean
$60,362
$49,388
$109,750
Multi
$45,000
$70,000
$115,000
Jefferson
$150,000
$695,250
$845,250
$848,362
$2,907,638
$3,756,000
Ready to
go
Ready to
go
Ready to
go
Pending
N/A
ARC
N/A
USDA
Projects seeking Fiscal Year 2015 Funding:
PROJECT NAME
NCPRPDC Partnership
for Regional Economic
Performance (PREP)
Lock Haven University
Clearfield Campus
Simulated Learning
Lab
Bradford Regional
Airport Industrial Park
Access Road
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COUNTY
ARC FUNDS
OTHER
FUNDS
TOTAL
COSTS
PROJECT
STATUS
BFA
ATTAINED
Multi
$285,000
$285,000
$570,000
Pending
N/A
Clearfield
$150,000
$150,000
$300,000
Pending
ARC
McKean
$800,000
$239,000
$1,039,000
Pending
FHWA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
US Route 219 & PA
Route 28 Intersection
Project/Access Road
TOTALS
Jefferson
$1,413,000
$157,000
$1,570,000
$2,648,000
$831,000
$3,478,000
Pending
FHWA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
A new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Five Year
Plan was approved in March 2013. Much of calendar year 2013 and the first
six months of 2014 were devoted to implementing the plan which included:
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A revised vision for the six-county region
A brief analysis of regional infrastructure needs
A section about Marcellus Shale
Revised and updated county and regional profiles
Additional maps and charts
An updated, prioritized list of vital projects for each county and the region
EDA PROJECT PROFILES
Current Projects
PROJECT NAME
Jefferson County
Business Park
TOTAL
COUNTY
EDA
FUNDS
OTHER
FUNDS
TOTAL
COSTS
Jefferson
$297,850
$319,000
$616,850
$297,850
$319,000
$616,850
PROJECT
STATUS
Ready to
go
BFA
ATTAINED
N/A
New Projects
Several promising economic development projects are on the horizon, not ready to proceed at this time.
It is hoped these will materialize in 2015 or 2016. They are related to industrial development,
commercial development and further association with Marcellus Shale Natural Gas development in the
region
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GEOGRPAHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Over the past fiscal
year, the Geographic
Information Systems at
North Central has been
working
on
strengthening
the
overall
capabilities,
communication
and
colaboration from the
close-in Local level
within our Region to the
State perspective to
assist in better utilize
our resources as more
demands are placed on
all.
North Central GIS has been working with the Governor’s “Pennsylvania Next Generation” Team on
evaluating ESRI’s new online technology for data sharing and project collaboration. We are expanding
on this idea and bringing it in line with our Regional initiative of having a common platform and data
standard to facilitate GIS capability at a local level.
Leveraging
on
the
collaborative online site a web
app was developed to
dynamically cluster PennDOT
locally owned bridges and
approximately what it would
take to replace them. The
volume of bridges within our
Region underscores the fact
that we must work in concert
evaluate the need of our aging
infrastructure and prioritize
their maintenance to meet our
future demands.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Sinnemahoning Invasive Plant
Management Area (SIPMA) has
been tracking and treating nonnative,
invasive plant species within the
Bucktail Water Authority’s region.
North Central recently developed a
web based tracking system that
allows users to not only store the
information but allows for site
specific historical analysis and
mapping to better manage species
spread through more effective
treatments and to visualize the areas
of infestation.
GREENWAY MINI-GRANT IMPLEMENTATION
North Central, in cooperation with the counties of Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and
Potter, developed and adopted a six-county regional greenways and open space network plan for the
north central Pennsylvania region. As defined,
greenways can be classified into two broad, and
sometimes
overlapping,
categories:
1)
recreation/transportation corridors that function
for recreation, alternative transportation, and
eco-tourism (rails-to-trails are a typical
example); and 2) natural systems greenways
that provide water and resource protection,
flood and storm water control, biodiversity,
wildlife habitat, and air quality improvement.
In order to further develop the strategies
outlined in the plan, the Commission has undertaken a competitive mini-grant program with funding
from PA DEP and DCNR, and in cooperation with county planning organizations, to put dollars on the
ground in the region. Types of projects include, but are not limited to:
Development
 Trail building
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Trailhead development
Community park development
Signage
Restroom facilities
Planning
 Trail town planning
 Trail plans
 Water trail maps
 Community outreach
 Feasibility studies
Technical Assistance
 Engineering
 Site development
 Natural systems monitoring
 Educational programs
During the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 a total of 26 projects were either started or
completed through the Greenways Mini-grant program.
GREENWAY MINI-GRANTS
COUNTY
Cameron County
Clearfield County
Elk County
Jefferson County
McKean County
Potter County
TOTALS:
PROJECTS
STARTED/COMPLETED
2
7
4
3
6
5
36
PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY PARTNERSHIP
This program provided opportunities for various
segments of our region to look at energy saving
opportunities that may exist within their facilities. Within
this past program year, North Central had the opportunity
to discuss energy with various public and private entities
throughout the region. Assistance included providing
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DOLLAR AMOUNT
$14,500.00
$140,738.27
$70,756.00
$49,750.00
$166,569.70
$92,636.04
$534,950.01
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
information regarding various aspects of energy efficiency and energy conservation issues. North
Central also provided information and assistance to various businesses throughout the region affected by
the May 2013 flooding that occurred.
Information provided included updates on various funding streams that may be available to assist in
short and long term plans, fleet vehicle conversion to compressed natural gas, possible solar
opportunities, as well as information regarding building issues relating to insulation, roofing, etc.
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North Central worked with 12 private businesses this year throughout the region,
Worked with eight municipal/non-profit groups to in identifying possible energy opportunities.
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (TAP)
Streetscape and Trail Improvements Focus of TAP Projects
The Transportation Alternative Program offers a competitive funding round for surface transportation
projects that are “alternative” to the typical highway or bridge improvement projects common to the
transportation program. During the last fiscal year, programming of TAP projects focused on
streetscape initiatives and trail improvement projects.
Jefferson County was awarded funding on behalf of the
Redbank Valley Trail Association (RVTA) for trail and
trailhead development, design, drainage work, and signage on
the Redbank Valley Trail in Jefferson County. The trail, when
fully completed, is a link from the trail systems in Pittsburgh
and Erie into the North Central Region, which holds potential
for significant recreation and economic impacts. Additionally,
funding was awarded to the Bradford Office of Economic and
Community Development for Streetscape Improvements along
the Elm Street corridor in downtown Bradford that includes
increased safety and pedestrian mobility, along with the
addition of new sidewalks RR safety features.
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
COUNTY
Cameron County
Jefferson County
McKean County
TOTALS:
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PROJECTS
AWARDED/COMPLETED
1
1
2
4
AWARDED AMOUNT
$427,768.10
$657,588.00
$432,000.00
$1,517,356.10
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Transportation Planning
North Central is one of seven Local Development Districts designated by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania as a Rural Planning Organization (RPO). The RPO provides a forum where federal, state,
regional and local decision-makers identify issues/opportunities, conduct studies and make informed
recommendations regarding the programming and implementation of transportation projects. Over the
past year our regional focus continues to be on:
Maintaining our system – especially core highways
 Bridges
 Pavement cycles
 Safety

Fully utilizing our resources
 Bridge preservation
 Retroactive reimbursement for local bridges
 Flexing funds to bridges
 Seal Coating vs. Paving
 Department Force Work (crack sealing, resurfacing, rehabilitation, bridge rehabs, etc.)
During the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, a total of 36 projects were also “let for
Construction” throughout the six-county region totaling $65,040,568.98, with many more under design.
TRANSPORTATION (TIP) PROJECTS LET FOR CONSTRUCTION
COUNTY
Cameron County
Clearfield County
Elk County
Jefferson County
McKean County
Potter County
TOTALS:
PROJECTS LET
1
7
2
10
8
8
36
DOLLAR AMOUNT
$6,974,872.00
$12,125,900.53
$266,980.00
$17,155,005.15
$17,563,132.96
$10,954,678.34
$65,040,568.98
New Comprehensive Transportation Funding Plan (ACT 89)
This fiscal year, the Commonwealth saw the passage of an unprecedented comprehensive package that
will bring much-needed additional investment to Pennsylvania’s transportation system. Funding
provided by Act 89 is enabling us to make significant progress in addressing major roadway and bridge
needs across the region. You can follow the projects we will be working on over the next decade by
visiting the “Decade of Investment Website”
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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
North Central Staff testifies before Special
Panel Examining Effective Coordination of
Freight Planning
The Transportation and Infrastructure’s Committee Panel
on 21st Century Freight Transportation, chaired by U.S.
Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN), held a roundtable
meeting to examine the importance and challenges to the
coordinated
planning
of
freight
transportation
improvements.
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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
The special panel was set up by Chairman Shuster (R-PA) and Ranking Member Rahall (D-WV) to take
a holistic view of the U.S. freight transportation system. The focus of the panel was on how freight
planning stakeholders can effectively coordinate efforts to ensure the timely and well-planned delivery
of freight transportation facilities, whether additional ways for these entities to cooperate on the
planning of large freight projects can be identified, and identifying challenges that may impede the
effective coordination of the planning for large freight projects.
On behalf of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), RPO America, and
regional planning organizations across the country, it was a great privilege for Amy Kessler to be asked
to provide testimony and for the committee to have an interest in hearing a regional perspective on
freight planning.
North Central Hosts Buckeye Hills in Peer Exchange Visit
Staff from North Central hosted the Buckeye
Hills and its Regional Transportation Planning
Organization (RTPO) from Ohio in a Peer-toPeer exchange visit in early December. Staff
met to discuss services and programs in a
collaborative setting and the opportunity to
share successes and challenges of their work in
different districts
.
Through shared attendance in multiple
National Association of Developmental
Organization (NADO) sponsored events,
Buckeye Hills was able to gain a better
understanding of how Rural Planning
Organizations (RPO’s), the North Central RPO
in particular, function in the state of Pennsylvania. After receiving the planning grant for the pilot
program from ODOT, Buckeye Hills staff made the short trip northeast to spend a few days at North
Central in order to gain a realistic sense of day to day activities, and to understand the partnerships and
programs in place.
Staff members from the Transportation, GIS, and Accounting Departments met with corresponding staff
members of the Buckeye Hills Organization to discuss best practices, organizational structures,
technology usage, and lessons learned since being designated an RPO some twenty years ago
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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
LOCAL TECHICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LTAP)
The Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is
designed to help the municipalities in the North
Central region make the best use of their safety and
maintenance dollars each year by providing technology
transfer opportunities.
These opportunities may be accomplished by training sessions in municipalities in our region, technical
assistance may be either on-site or via telephone/email, or through information through the lending
library.
This program year, North Central worked with PennDOT Central Office and the Pennsylvania
Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) to:
1. Delivered 13 various safety and maintenance classes throughout the region.
2. Had attendance at these classes of 201 municipal officials/employees.
3. Municipal officials/employees from each county in the region attended training opportunities.
4. During this past program year, 22 technical assistance requests were responded to, with at least
one in each county represented by North Central.
MUNICIPAL TECHICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MTAP)
The Municipal Technology Assistance Program (MTAP) provides municipal governments an
opportunity to capitalize on their scarce local resources and upgrade various components of technology
within their jurisdiction. During this past program year, North Central assisted in:
1. Distributed nearly $10,000.00 in MTAP fund to leverage approximately $31,000.00 spent by
local governments in new technology related hardware/software.
2. Over 25 municipalities throughout the region were assisted in efforts to upgrade technology.
3. North Central worked with two opportunities for multi-municipal purchases for technology
related items resulting in savings for 12 municipalities.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development
BUSINESS FINANCE ASSISTANCE
During the 2013-14 fiscal year, the Business Finance programs processed 30 project applications
submitted by businesses located in the north central Pennsylvania region. These project applications
included 27 closed loans and three pending projects. The 27 closed loans represented $2,788,400 in
approved loan funds which leveraged $4,082,136 in private and other public sources of funding with job
creation of 31 and job retention of 457. The sources of financing for these project loans include the
Small Business First Fund, the Appalachian Regional Commission Revolving Loan Fund, the Economic
Development Administration Revolving Loan Fund, the USDA Intermediary Relending Program, and
the First Industries Fund for Tourism and Agriculture. These loan funds can finance capital
improvements in an amount up to $200,000.00, or 50% of the project cost whichever is less, at a fixed
rate of interest. Eligible businesses includes start-up or existing manufacturers, industrial services,
warehousing, distribution, tourism related businesses and agriculture. The Micro Loan programs are
also available to start-up or emerging commercial or retail businesses. These programs include the Small
Business Administration Micro Loan Fund and Micro Enterprise Loan Fund which provided $37,500 in
financing to one start-up business. Job creation for this project loan will total two full-time positions.
The $2,788,400 in total project financing represents $477,500 in loans from the Economic Development
Revolving Loan Fund, $932,500 in loans from the Intermediary Relending Program funds, $777,000 in
loans from the Appalachian Regional Commission Revolving Loan Fund, and $601,400 from the Small
Business First Fund. The businesses which accessed the loan funds represented three tourism business,
one wood industry business, two powdered metal parts manufacturers, one printing business, two
machine shops, one quarry/stone cutting business, and four metal fabricating businesses.
LOANS BY FUND
900000
800000
700000
600000
500000
400000
300000
200000
100000
0
EDA
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IRP 1
IRP 2
IRP 3
IRP 4
IRP
Micro
ARC
SBFF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS FINANCING ACTIVITY 2013-2014
CAMERON
Loans Approved
Loans Closed
Jobs Created
Jobs Retained
CLEARFIELD
ELK
JEFFERSON
MCKEAN
$287,500
4
4
11
$1,186,400
11
12
187
$1,124,500
10
$390,000
3
6
63
262
POTTER
North Central continues to serve as a Certified Provider of the Pennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development’s business financing programs. This designation
enables North Central to expand its access to capital for the businesses in the region as an Area
Loan Organization for the Small Business First Fund, the Pollution Prevention Assistance
Account, the First Industries Fund, the Community Economic Development Loan Fund and the
alternative energy funds. During the past fiscal two project applications were prepared for the
Pollution Prevention Assistance Account and one application was prepared for the Community
Economic Development Loan Fund.
Loan Review Committee
North Central’s Loan Review Committee reviews all loan applications for credit worthiness in
accordance with the respective program guidelines. Of the 35 project applications reviewed during the
past fiscal year, 33 were approved. The 27 closed loans represents $3,437,042 in funds disbursed to
four start-up businesses, two business retention projects, and 21 existing businesses.
The Loan Review Committee is comprised of 17 members who represent both public and private sectors
of financing. Our solicitor is not considered a voting member of the committee yet can attend all
meetings. The committee is responsible for all lending and policy decisions made concerning the loan
programs administered by North Central.
EXPORT ASSISTANCE
The Export Marketing Program, operating as a component of the Enterprise Development
Program/PREP, provides direct value added assistance to North Central companies that are interested or
engaged in international trade. North Central, as the designated Regional Export Network (REN) under
the Commonwealth’s World Trade PA Program, is part of a global structure that links local, state and
overseas professionals in over 77 markets.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Program Year 2013-2014 was a year of opportunity and expansion for the Export Marketing Program.
North Central, as one of six Local Development Districts and over 30 partner organizations received
funding under the Make It In American Initiative (MIIA). One of only ten projects funded through the
Economic Development Administration (EDA), MIIA focused on the marketing of the region to foreign
prospects and domestic companies that have previously moved their production overseas and are
interest in “reshoring.” THE MIIA Initiative has afforded the Export Marketing Program and PREP
partners the opportunity to expand into Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and re-strategize the Foreign
Trade Zone 254. The first PREP Regional FDI event occurred June 24-25, 2013. Clearfield County
EDC and Jefferson County IDA were the PREP partners and regions of focus.
Program Highlights
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Conducted 408 counseling sessions with 104 companies.
Forty-seven companies participated in seminar related activities which included the annual
“Bringing the World to You” which featured pre-arranged meetings with the overseas office
representatives. Additional seminars hosted or co-sponsored by the Export Program included:
Automated Export System (AES) webinar, Doing Business in China, Export Procedures,
Globalizing Your Digital Marketing Strategy, Hardwood Boot Camp, International Marketing
Strategies: Asia Focus, and Selling Internationally: The Basics of Exporting. PREP partners
were key in hosting the seminars and included USDOC, Workforce Investment Board and
Clarion SBDC.
Six companies received Global Access Program (GAP) funds of up to $5,000 and/or Market
Access Grant (MAG) funds up to $3,000 to assist in defraying the cost of both domestic and
international activities. Reimbursed market development events included: trade shows and
business travel to the markets of Canada, China, India, Japan, Russia, United Arab Emirates
and the United Kingdom.
Continued to foster partnerships to include the U.S Commercial Service/Pittsburgh, Clarion
SBDC, local economic development agencies and AHUG for client assistance and market
research.
North Central Export finished Program Year 2013-2014 on top with a 130% performance rating based
on assigned goals. The chart below illustrates performance.
Performance Category
Active Clients
Work orders/Requests
Exporting Companies
Export Actions
Export Sales
ATR Attributed Sales
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Goal
61
123
15
144
$30,182,734
$12,374,920
North Central Metrics
104
168
29
192
$99,138,426
$55,627,091
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Patrick Garrity of REICHdrill accepts the
2014 Governor’s ImPAct Award for
Export
North Central PREP visited Sintergy as part of the
June 24-25, 2014 Foreign Direct Investment Tour
PROCUREMENT
The purpose of the PTAC is to help regional businesses create and retain jobs by increasing sales of
goods and services to government agencies. Funded through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
under the Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Application (SCAA) with matching funds from the PA
Partnership for Regional Economic Performance (PREP) program (federal + state), the SCAA
cooperative agreement is administered by Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Commission and includes Northern Tier and North Central. Through this cooperative agreement, North
Central PTAC is able to assist clients with all areas of selling to federal, state and local government at
little* or no charge.
Services provided through the PTAC include:
 Determining suitability for contracting
 One-on-one counseling services
 Bid match services – electronic leads for federal bid opportunities
 Assisting with identifying bid opportunities and past procurement histories
 Assisting with:
Registrations
o System for Award Management (federal contracting)
o PA Supplier Portal (state contracting)
o DIBBS – Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System
o ECMS – Electronic Construction Management System (working with PennDOT)
Certifications
o 8(a)
o Small Disadvantaged Business
o HUBzone
o Veteran Owned / Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
o Woman Owned / Minority or Women Business Enterprise
 Counseling on bid proposals
 Providing military specifications and standards*
 Developing a capabilities statement
 Providing access to workshops and networking events
Assistance does not end with the award. Once award is received, many businesses still need assistance
in “what next”. Some of the questions, the PTAC is here to help with include: how do I receive
payment, meet performance, or keep in compliance.
Year in Review
North Central Procurement Technical Assistance Center
July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014
Number of New Clients
Counseling Time
Participated Events
Number of Prime Awards by DoD
Dollar Value of Prime Awards by DoD
Number of Subcontract Awards Resulting from Prime Awards
Dollar Value of Subcontract Awards
Dollar Value of Subcontract Awards
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34
179.20 hours
5
44
$272,489.49
1
$15,000
$15,000
HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources
The Human Resource Department of North Central is responsible for and oversees employee relations
for 58 full time staff, plus additional part-time staff as well as the Stackpole Hall/PHEAA Program.
The Department continues to update all policies and procedures in accordance with the constant changes
in Governmental policies.
Committee Objectives
 Periodic review and as necessary, revising of personnel policies for Board approval
 Assist in the development and review of job descriptions
 Initiate the design for the establishment of an employee recruitment system
 Review (evaluate) the Commission’s salary structure and compensation system with
recommendations for Board review
 Provide direction and oversight on an on-going basis to the Executive Director and appropriate
staff regarding human resources issues
Committee Members
Dan Freeburg, Elk County Commissioner/Board Member; Jeff Pisarcik, Jefferson County
Commissioner/Board Member; John Shimko, Board Member; Eric M. Bridges, NC Staff; Jim
Swanson, NC Staff; Cheryl DePanfilis, NC Staff.
Highlights
 Continued research of North Central’s Handbook and the policies implemented
 Continued enhancement to the Employee Management Process
 Attended seminars pertaining to the new health reform, Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act (PPACA)
 Consulted with broker on most cost effective hospitalization, vision, dental, and life insurance
plans
 Successful completion of the annual Performance Reviews
 Compiled information for Clyde, Ferraro & Co., auditors of North Central’s Retirement Plan
The Human Resource Department maintains representation at the administrative level on the North
Central Management Team, and other committees as appropriate.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology
The Technology Department at North Central had a very productive fiscal year. Numerous advances
were made in our internal network infrastructure. Data flow and security were greatly enhanced. Our
involvement in PA Online Broadband and Technology Training has been very successful. Our area
includes both the North Central and Northwestern Planning Commission regions. The States Broadband
Middle Mile System continues to rely on NCP to support last mile clients throughout northern
Pennsylvania. We currently have 26 remote sites connected via this system. Listed are some of the
higher profile accomplishments performed during the year.
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The increase in Internet traffic for everyone in our region created the need for NCP to purchase
additional bandwidth. Managing this bandwidth is very important to ensure that all users have
the capacity needed to perform their daily functions. The solution was to upgrade our
PacketShaper hardware. This new device has allowed us to maintain our Quality of Service
agreements.
Cameron County CareerLink – Relocated to new site. A new wireless computer lab was
designed and installed. The Internet circuit was installed along with a telephone link. This
project was done in partnership with the CEC and North Central WIB.
North Central was selected by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development
(DCED) to create a web site for the North Central PREP region. Specific guidelines were
associated with the site. North Central reserved the domain name “northcentralpaprep.com”
and proceeded with implementation. The site is now operational and can be accessed at
www.northcentralpaprep.com.
North Central installed a WiFi network at the Turtle Bay Lodge in President, PA, to connect
their entire site to the Internet. A cell booster was linked to this network to provide cell service
to customers. This project was performed in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Technical
Assistance Program (PennTAP).
North Central installed a WiFi network at the Caboose Motel in Titusville, PA, part of the Oil
Creek and Titusville Railroad group. This location created some unusual challenges due to the
metal construction of the units. Numerous access points were strategically placed throughout
the site to ensure connectivity.
A fiber link was installed in our Clearfield site that now links us directly to our Ridgway
location. This eliminates the wireless links and increases our bandwidth to that area.
Additional Middle Mile installations:
o XTO Energy – NCP created a 10Mbps data link from the State tower, Lyco21, to a
remote well site in Lycoming County
o Pennsylvania Game Commission – installed WiFi Hotspots at four remote State tower
sites to allow PGC access to Internet.
o XTO Energy – an Exxon/Mobil subsidiary located in Butler, PA - 10Mb
The Online Business and Technology Training (OBTT) that has been delayed for nearly two
years, is now operational. This is an ARRA-funded project that provides free web-based
training courses. North Central is one of nine Pennsylvania agencies that will be administering
these courses. The “statewide” Goals/Outcomes are as follows:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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o 3,750 individuals participate
o 3,750 training keys provided
o 7,500 separate courses completed
o 1,000,000 individuals reached via marketing and regional meetings
o 375 follow-up sessions (approx.. 10% of individuals)
o 1,000 participants reached through local community and leadership discussions
Listed are some of the events that we presented information:
North Central Planning Commission
o Cooper Township Supervisors Training Session – Kylertown, PA
o WIB Meeting - Ridgway, PA
o Elk County CareerLink – St. Marys, PA
o DuBois CareerLink – DuBois, PA
o American Legion Regional VA Health & Benefits Seminar – Wilcox, PA
o Control Chief Corp. – Bradford, PA
o Elk County Leadership - Ridgway, PA
o DuBois Penn State Youth Consortium – DuBois, PA
o Women In Networking (WIN) – DuBois, PA
o American Legion County Meeting – Ridgway, PA
o Clearfield CareerLink – Clearfield, PA
o Occupational Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) – DuBois, PA
o Clearfield County Convention – Luthersburg, PA
o Potter County CEC – Coudersport, PA
o Port Allegany CEC – Port Allegany, PA
o Commissioners Meeting – Ridgway, PA
Northwest Planning Commission
o Clarion University SBDC – Clarion, PA
o PREP Partner Meeting – Meadville, PA
o HR Professionals – Titusville, PA
WORKFORCE OPERATIONS
Workforce Operations
NORTH CENTRAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT REPORT
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
WIA In-School – 75%
50
40
30
263 Students
25
21
20
10
46
40
37
3
9
28 24
20
21
Enrolled (134)
1312
13
Brockway, Cameron County,
Curwensville, Custer City,
ECC, Harmony,
Johnsonburg, Oswayo
Valley, Punxsutawney,
Smethport
Goal (178)
0
Career Awareness
1196 Students
Austin, Boondocs, Bradford,
Bridgeport Academy,
Brockway, Brookville, Cameron
County, Coudersport, Custer
City, DCC, DuBois, ECC, Galeton,
Independent Living, Jeff Tech,
Johnsonburg, Moshannon
Valley, Oswayo Valley, Otto
Eldred, Philipsburg/Oseola,
Port Allegany, Potter Probation,
Project Rapport,
Punxsutawney, Ridgway,
Seneca Highlands CTC, St
Marys, Trailblazers
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TANF CUSTOMERS - 185%
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
162
73
54
26
14
84
57
39 44
7372
33
Enrolled (509)
34
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Goal (275)
WORKFORCE OPERATIONS
WIA OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH – 135%
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
33
24
18
15
12
19
14
On-the-Job Training
4 Customers
22
14
10
34
Post-Secondary
Schooling/IRC
13 Customers
BOCES, Buffalo Tractor Trailer
Institute, Clarion County Career
Center, Clarion University of PA,
Clearfield County Career &
Technology Center, DuBois
Business College, Jeff Tech, PA
College of Technology, Penn State,
Triangle Tech
8
Enrollments (116)
6
Goal (86)
Work Experience
WIA In-School, WIA Out-of-School and TANF
66 Customers
Boondocs, Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bridgeport Academy,
Brookville Borough, Cameron County High School, Cast Building, CJ
Packaging & Distribution, Clear Care, Clearfield County Career &
Technology Center, Clearfield County SPCA, Clearfield YMCA,
Community Based Vocational Instruction, Curwensville Library, Elk
County Courthouse Annex, Elk County Foods, Goodwill Industries
HQ Processing Plant, Goodwill Store – Brookville, Goodwill Store –
DuBois, Goodwill Store – Clearfield, Gunner’s Restaurant, Hello
Beautiful, IU9 Preschool, Jefferson County Housing Authority, Main
Street Project, McKean County Historical Society, McKean County
SPCA, Metaldyne, Mulberry Square, NAPA, Nelson’s Golden Years,
Northern Tier Children’s Home Thrift Store, Olivett’s Market, Olson
& Tenglund Auto Parts Inc., PA CareerLink® Clearfield County at
DuBois, Port Allegany High School Guidance, Ridgway Area High
School, Ridgway YMCA, Schneider Auto Repair, Stuckey’s Garage,
Treasure Lake Property Association Inc., Windy Hill Village, YMCA
of Centre County – Moshannon Valley Branch, YWCA of McKean
County.
The full Youth Report is posted on our website: www.ncentral.com
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Clear Care Corporation,
Clearfield County Career &
Technology Center, Dan Parson
Tree Service, Superior
Machining
WORKFORCE OPERATIONS
WEDnetPA Training Program Makes PA Companies More Competitive and Productive
Many employers and employees in our region have benefited from training dollars made available by
the Department of Community and Economic Development. Developed specifically for manufacturing
and technology based businesses, employers utilize these dollars to train new and existing employees
for skills sets needed to be successful in the workplace.
North Central Impact
July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014
Expenditures
Companies/Contracts
# of Employees Trained
$191,270 Total
38 Companies
851 Total
$146,087 BS
59 Contracts
779 Trained BS
$45,183 IT
34 BS / 25 IT
72 Trained IT
Types of Training Completed
Basic Skills (BS)
Information Technology (IT)
Blueprint Reading
Biomedical Engineering
Computer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Calypso Programming
CPR / First Aid / First Responder
CNC Lathe
Dale Carnegie
CNC Mill
Die Setting
Coordinate Measuring Machine CMM
Food Safety
E-2 ShopTech
Forklift
NX6/Black Belt
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance
Robot Training
Lean Manufacturing
Solid Edge
Lumber Grading
WIM 7.0 Basic Interface Programming
OSHA Safety
Wire EDM Programming
Quality/Inspection
Supervisory Skills
“Specific” Machine Operations
Welding
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WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC – Promoting Healthy Choices for 40 Years
The WIC Program first began in September 1972 when the original federal legislation (Public Law 92433) authorized the WIC Program to operate on a pilot basis for two years. In 1973, the Pennsylvania
Department of Health submitted a proposal to the USDA to participate in the pilot project called the
“WIC Program”. In 1974, the Department of Health received funding to operate the WIC Program in
Pennsylvania for five months. The Allegheny County Health Department opened the first WIC clinic
site and issued the first WIC voucher in Pennsylvania on May 28, 1974. In 1979, North Central began
operating the WIC Program in Elk and Cameron counties. Two years later, WIC services were
expanded to all 67 counties across the state and North Central took over the operation of the WIC
Program in Potter, Jefferson, and Clearfield counties. In May 2014, Governor Tom Corbett issued a
Proclamation in support of the Pennsylvania WIC Program.
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission WIC Program Staff strive
to provide optimal breastfeeding and nutrition education in an effort to improve the health and wellness
of our participants. WIC Staff CPAs (Competent Professional Authority) obtain and monitor
anthropometric and hematologic data, assess each individual’s nutritional status and interpret all data
collected. Through the use of VENA (value enhanced nutrition assessment), individualized plans of
care are developed and implemented. Nutrition Education is offered to each individual at every WIC
clinic visit. Approximately 1,500 individual counseling sessions take place each month between WIC
participants and Nutrition Staff. Each client routinely reports to the WIC office on a quarterly basis.
Individuals who need close monitoring may be required to visit the office monthly.
Breastfeeding Support continues to be a strong focus for North Central WIC Staff. The decision to
breastfeeding is a personal choice. Our agency goal is to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding.
The journey to successful breastfeeding begins with the support of families, health care providers,
employers, and communities. North Central WIC has four individuals on staff that have successfully
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WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)
completed the required training and maintain licensure as Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC). All
WIC staff members have received mandated Pennsylvania State WIC Agency Breastfeeding Training
and are competent to provide breastfeeding education and support. Two Breastfeeding Peer Counselors
are employed through the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program. During this FFY, a total of 2,429
conversations occurred between our Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and enrolled pregnant &
breastfeeding WIC participants. The North Central Breastfeeding Peer Counselors accept phone
calls/text messages outside of the regular work-day hours. The charts below show North Central WIC
and the PA State WIC Agency Breastfeeding Incidence and Duration Rates since 2009.
Breastfeeding Incidence Rate
70%
60%
Breastfeeding
Incidence North
Central
50%
40%
30%
Breastfeeding
Incidence State Agency
20%
10%
0%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Breastfeeding Duration Rate
20
Breastfeeding
Duration North
Central (weeks)
15
10
Breastfeeding
Duration State
Agency (weeks)
5
0
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Outreach is a main component which leads to the success of our program. North Central WIC
successfully conducted our “1st Annual Outreach Day” on March 27, 2014. All staff participated by
visiting organizations throughout the community with WIC promotional materials. An excess of 85
conversations took place on Outreach Day between WIC Staff members and community organization
employees. The WIC Program has developed close working relationships with many physician offices
and community service agencies in an effort to best meet the individual needs of our customers.
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WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)
Mission Statement: The Pennsylvania WIC Program is committed to improving the health of eligible
pregnant women, new mothers, and children by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support,
healthy foods, and referrals to health and social programs during the critical stages of fetal and early
childhood development.
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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
Workforce Investment Board
While the mission of the North Central Workforce Investment Board is to provide the leadership
necessary to ensure we have an educated and skilled workforce that exceeds the workforce needs of
local employers, the Board recognizes that we cannot do this alone. We continue to seek opportunities
to partner with our stakeholders and assist in facilitating conversations where and when appropriate.
Below you will find some of our efforts over the last program year highlighted.
Additional Funds for the North Central Region to serve Dislocated Workers
The North Central Workforce Investment Board received additional funds to serve our Dislocated
Workers through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s Dislocated Worker Training
(DWT) National Emergency Grant (NEG). Our region received an initial allocation of $100,000 to
assist with training Dislocated Workers through On-the-Job Training, Apprenticeships, and Customized
Training. Priority is to serve the long-term unemployed and veterans and other priority occupations.
North Central Hosts Elk County Catholic High School Job Shadowing Day
Staff enjoyed a very busy and exciting Job Shadowing Day with eight Elk County Catholic High School
Seniors. Students spent a half hour with each
of our eight different departments within North
Central including:
Human Resources,
Information
Technology,
Accounting,
Workforce Investment Board, Workforce
Development, Women, Infants and Children,
Community Development, and Export. Staff
worked hard to ensure the presentations were
interesting and that they discussed the various
tasks of their jobs as well as the education
required for each.
Pictured to the right are the students and staff
enjoying lunch together.
Grand Opening Celebrated in Cameron County PA CareerLink® and the Community Education
Center New Site
Monday, May 12, 2014 was an exciting day for Cameron County. Many showed up to celebrate the
Grand Opening of the PA CareerLink® Site and the Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron
Counties. Thanks to the generosity of Tom Hayden, General Manager, and Pro America Premium
Tools, both agencies now have a new home. Many individuals and agencies are on the long list to thank
for this happening.
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We were fortunate to have Congressman Glenn Thompson at the event and he spoke about the great
partnerships and what a great place for the workforce system and education to be located with an
employer providing jobs in the local economy.
Pictured from left to right are: Kate Brock, Commissioner H. James Thomas, Mark Adams, Representative Marty
Causer, Congressman Glenn Thompson, Commissioner Philip Jones, Commissioner Glen Fiebig, Mayor Bruno Carnovale,
Fritz Lecker, Tom Bogacki, and Susan Snelick
Make It In America
The WIB is a partner in the award of a "Make It In America" grant, administered by the U.S.
Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and the Economic
Development Administration (EDA) in the total amount of $1.8M encompassing a 52-county region of
Pennsylvania. The Make it in America ETA grant will target training and employment activities that
support the local workforce needs of employers, move new and current workers up and along a career
pathway, and strengthen America's highly-skilled and diverse workforce. The WIB’s portion of the
grant is $56,128 and will target CNC training for entry-level and incumbent workers.
Employer Education & Community Solutions Collaborative
Community Action, Inc., serving Clarion and Jefferson Counties, and the North Central Workforce
Investment Board, worked on a collaborative to provide local employers from all community sectors
with professional development training immediately followed by community solution session designed
to identify local needs, available resources, and create solutions to local problems.
Local conditions and needs were surveyed and the top requested training was customer service with the
number one community issue impacting prosperity was lack of a good work ethic. Training sessions
have been planned in Jefferson County. This effort was a great collaboration and allowed for all
industries to be served.
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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
Business and Education Connect
The North Central Business and Education Connect held their annual meeting in June which highlighted
best practices happening in the region between employers and education including Career Connect
offered by North Central Workforce Development, the DISCOVER Partnership implemented by the
Community Education Center for Elk and Cameron Counties, the partnership in McKean and Potter
Counties overseen by the Community Education Council for McKean and Potter Counties as well as the
Entrepreneurship efforts underway in area high schools. Nearly 100 representatives from secondary and
post-secondary schools, business and industry, workforce and economic development as well as other
community based organizations were in attendance. Roundtable discussion and reporting provided
participants with the opportunity to network and continue to build partnerships. The WIB helps to
facilitate these partnerships and continues to share information with our stakeholders in an effort to
continue the main goal of this initiative – to better prepare our students for the workforce by providing
career information of opportunities in our Region in order that our employers continue to have a
pipeline of workers to ensure they remain competitive. The WIB looks forward to being able to do
more over the next year with our recent grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission. This
grant will help support to Career Counselor positions in Jefferson and Clearfield Counties. The main
goal of these Career Counselors is to meet with every senior in both counties to complete a career plan
armed with local labor market information.
Industry Partnerships Continue to Serve Businesses
The North Central WIB staff continues to oversee the Advanced Manufacturing and Healthcare Industry
Partnerships which represent the region’s two largest industries. The partnerships are helping North
Central PA’s workforce by enhancing the skill sets of employees while providing a communication
network for its members. Manufacturing companies and healthcare agencies from all North Central
counties participate in the partnerships.
Nearly 400 incumbent workers received training this past year through industry partnership funding
which was awarded to the NCWIB by the Department of Labor and Industry.
Incumbent Workers Trained
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Incumbent Workers Trained
Total
0
100
200
300
400
500
Training programs that were offered for each Industry Partnership are listed below
Healthcare Industry Partnership
 Supervisory
 Building a Retention Culture
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Critical Care Nurse Certification
Med-Surge Nurse Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse Certification
OASIS C and Therapy Documentation
Nurse Leadership and Peer Mentoring
Diabetic Assessment
Manufacturing Industry Partnership
 Fit 4 Manufacturing
 Supervisory
 Tooling University
 Apprenticeship Training:
o Industrial Math
o Blueprint Reading
o Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
o Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T) – Fundamentals and Applications
 CNC Lathe – Set Up and Operations and G-Code Programming
CCCTC and NCWIB Collaborate to offer CNC Lathe Training
The North Central WIB and the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center (CCCTC) partnered
this year to provide hands-on CNC Lathe Training to Manufacturing Companies from throughout the
North Central PA region. The CCCTC recently re-opened their full time Precision Machining course in
response to demand for Machinists from industry. Along with the full time course they are now offering
short term training to the incumbent workforce in the region with funding through the North Central
WIB’s Manufacturing Industry Partnership as well as our Make It In America Grant.
There are currently two different programs
available – CNC Lathe Setup and Operations
(24 hours) course and CNC Lathe G-code
Programming, Set-up and Operations
Applications course (48 hours). The CNC
Lathe Setup and Operations course is for
those with little or no CNC Lathe knowledge
while the 48 hour course includes 36 hours of
classroom training and 12 hours of CNC
Lathe application and is for those with
previous CNC Lathe setup and operation
exposure.
CNC Instructor, Bruce Smith with participants Chris Hetrick
and Tony Polaski, employees of Keystone Powder Metal
Company and Brian Licatovich, employee of Symmco, Inc.
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NORTH CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
North Central Board of Directors
NAME
ORGANIZATION
NAME
* H. James Thomas
Glen Fiebig
* William Bogart
Bruno Carnovale
Lynn Crosby
Kenneth Straub
* Mark McCracken
John Sobel
* John Shimko
Harry Robbins
Cameron County Commissioner
Cameron County Commissioner
Small Business Consultant
Mayor, Borough of Emporium
Cameron Co, Planning Comm.
Northern Tier Community Action
Clearfield County Commissioner
Clearfield County Commissioner
Penelec, A First Energy Company
Township of Pine Supervisor
* Jeffrey Pisarcik
James McIntyre
* Larry Conrad
Bradley Lashinsky
Ted Fox
Kim London
Richard Kralj
* Joseph DeMott
Al Pingie
* Robert Esch
Jodi Brennan
Clearfield Co. Planning Comm.
Deborah Lunden
Gary Gilbert
Mark Breakey
* Daniel Freeburg
* June Sorg
* Sam MacDonald
Matthew Quesenberry
Laurie Storrar
Clearfield County Career &
Technology Center
Mayor, City of DuBois
CNB Bank
Elk County Commissioner
Elk County Commissioner
Elk Regional Health Center
Elk County Planning Comm.
Jones Township Supervisor
David Greene
Manager, City of St. Marys
Dr. Michael O’Brien
Ridgway Area School District
Lois Richards
* Executive Committee
Solicitor
Thomas G.G. Coppolo
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Dr. Livingston Alexander
Tim Yohe
Thomas Riel
Sara Andrews
* Douglas Morley
Paul Heimel
Charlotte Dietrich
Thomas Jacoby
Helene Nawrocki
ORGANIZATION
Jefferson County Commissioner
Jefferson County Commissioner
Brookville Equipment Corp.
Jefferson Co. Dept. of Develop.
Know Township Supervisor
Jefferson Machine Company
Penn State Cooperative Ext.
McKean County Commissioner
McKean County Commissioner
American Refining Group
McKean County Planning
Comm.
University of
Pittsburgh/Bradford
Corydon Township Supervisor
Mayor, City of Bradford
Office of Econ. & Com. Dev.
Potter County Commissioner
Potter County Commissioner
Potter County Planning Comm.
Allegany Township Supervisor
Potter County Education
Council
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (WIB)
Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD STAFF
Susan Snelick
Jim Stockdale
Pam Streich
Joe Kulick
Barb Wells
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
* Sharon Engle
Jennifer Macey
Anthony Viglione
* Cathy Grove
John Sutika
Courtney Cole
Devin Brock
Renee McKimm
Michael Rivera
Joseph Hardes
Howard (Mark) Moore
Bob Tami
Elizabeth (Lisa) Kweder
* Robert Esch
JoAnne Ryan
* Lois Richards
Kelly Davis
Melanie Johnson
* Gregory Lezanic
* Eric Bridges
David Cornelius
Jeffrey Miller
Stacy LoCastro
* Robert Cardamone
Ralph Serafini
Linda Schell
* Executive Committee
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TITLE
Workforce Investment Director
Director of Quality Assurance & CI
Director of Planning
Regional CareerLink System Coordinator
Executive Secretary
ORGANIZATION
Miller Welding & Machine Company
Collins Pines Company
PC Systems, Inc.
Guardian Home & Community Services
Brookville Area Hospital
Citizens & Northern Bank
Spectrum Sensors and Controls
GKN Sinter Metals
Giant Eagle Stores, Inc.
Empereon Marketing LLC
Morgan AM&T
Metaldyne LLC
Coca Cola Refreshments
American Refining Group
Alpha Sintered Metals
Clearfield County Career & Technology Center
Seneca Highlands IU 9
Governor’s Action Team
Clearfield County Assistance Office
North Central
IBEW Local No. 5 – AFL/CIO
IBEW Local No. 5
Central PA Community Action, Inc.
Community Action, Inc.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership
NORTH CENTRAL STAFF
North Central Staff
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Eric M. Bridges
May Lou Jessop
Debbie Delhunty
Mary Von Arx
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Jim Chorney
Shelly Caggiano
Lisa Springer
Katie Krise
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Amy Kessler
Kurt Barclay
Barry Mayes
Bob Rusiewski
Tom Buck
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Christine Perneski
Amber Hancharick
Pat Brennen
Mary Theresa Cianca
Donna Hottel
Jennifer Merritt
FACILITIES/BLDG./GROUND
Dave Puncheon
Randy Main
Rick Leitzel
HUMAN RESOURCES
Cheryl DePanfilis
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Jim Swanson
Ed Matts
Sheila Singer
Tina Wehler
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WOMEN, INFANTS &
CHILDREN
Executive Director
Julie Kasmierski
Executive Secretary
Betty Walter
Receptionist
Rebecca Brickley
Receptionist
Mary DeLucia
Denise Hetrick
Director of Finance
Bonnie Kelly
Financial Assistant
Michele McCamley
Financial Assistant
Pat Panighetti
Financial Assistant
Kristie Sorg
Christi Jarbeck
Dir. of Com. Dev./Reg. Plng.
Amanda Margeson
GIS Director
Christy Dilts
Local Gov. Services Coor.
Angela Martin
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
ARC/EDA Director
Transportation Coordinator
Larry Horning
Blythe Brunner
Export Marketing Director
Justine Paget
Export Trade Specialist
Linda Franco
Loan Program Director
Shawn Evans
Loan Portfolio Coordinator
Jerry Stewart
Procurement Outreach Specialist Harry Price
Loan Officer
Sue Galbraith
Ann Dixon
Dir. of Facilities Operations
Tom Bundy
Maintenance Supervisor
Teresa Neal
Bldg. Maint./Ground Super.
Sue Basile
Pattie Fitzsimmons
Human Resources Coordinator
Troy Johnson
Judy Galsick
Director of Information Tech.
Diane Corey
Technology Director
Annette Campbell
Internet Technician
IT Coordinator
TITLE
TITLE
WIC Director
Secretary/Nutrition Aide
Nutritionist
CPA
Reg. Nurse/CPA
Nutrition Aide
CPA
Breastfeeding Coor./CPA
CPA
Nutrition Aide
Breastfeeding Peer Coor.
Nutrition Aide
Breastfeeding Peer Coor.
Director of Operations
Workforce Systems Dir.
Employability Counselor
Employability Counselor
Business Service Rep.
Employability Counselor
Employability Counselor
Business Service Rep.
Employability Counselor
Employability Counselor
Business Service Rep.
Employability Counselor
Business Service Rep.
Employability Counselor
Employability Counselor
Business Service Rep.
Employability Counselor
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Information
ERIC M. BRIDGES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DAN FREEBURG
BOARD CHAIRMAN
JEFF PISARCIK
VICE CHAIRMAN
Tel 814.773.3162
Fax 814.772.7045
ebridges@ncentral.com
Tel 814.776.5313
Fax 814.776.5379
dfreeburg@countyofelkpa.com
Tel 814.849.1600
Fax 814.849.4084
jpisarcik@jeffersoncountypa.com
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
49 Ridgmont Drive
Ridgway, PA 15853
Tel 814.773.3162
Fax 814.772.7045
www.ncentral.com
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