Lancaster County Workforce Development Board

In less than 3 weeks, our annual Educator Industry Tours kick off!
Over 3 packed days, educators across 16 school districts will go behind the scenes with employers from our region's top employment sectors — hearing directly from industry experts and experiencing a range of career pathways hands-on.
The educators who spend every day in classrooms inspiring our students will get to see these careers up close. When teachers can speak from real experience, students get a clearer picture of the opportunities waiting for them right here in Lancaster County.
We can't wait to get started — and a huge thank you to the Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 for being such a steadfast partner in making this initiative possible year after year.

Today we celebrate Kim Lam, our Communications Coordinator, on graduating from Leadership Lancaster! 🎉

Watching Kim navigate challenges, embrace growth, and continue showing up with determination and positivity has been inspiring. She has demonstrated what a true looks like through leaning into new experiences, building connections, pushing beyond comfort zones, and continuously growing both personally and professionally.

Leadership is not just about titles. It is about resilience, curiosity, courage, and the willingness to keep learning. Kim has embodied all of that throughout this journey, and we are so proud of her accomplishment.

Congratulations, Kim! Lancaster is better because of leaders like you. 💙

The Innovators Quest is on the road!

This week, our PA CareerLink Lancaster County Youth team brought The Manufacturing Institute 's Innovators Quest to 6th–8th graders at Garden Spot Middle School — a gamified STEM experience where students explored manufacturing careers through hands-on challenges in robotics, aerospace, additive manufacturing, and more, all while building teamwork and problem-solving skills.

A big thank you to Ms. Heather Helsel for inviting us in! We can't wait to bring this to more kids across Lancaster County.
👩‍🏫 Teachers, youth leaders, or parents — want Innovators Quest for your students? Message us at [email protected] or tag a teacher friend who'd love this!

Calling all young people, and anyone who works with youth in Lancaster County — we want to hear from you. 📣

We're hosting a roundtable conversation about youth workforce development, and the future of work for young people in our community. The goal? To make sure every young person in Lancaster has a clear, supported pathway into a good career — right here at home.

This won't just be a room full of officials. Young workers, employers, educators, and community members will all be at the table — because the people closest to young people are the ones who know what they need. Let's build a stronger, inclusive workforce, together.

👉 RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/Youth-Workforce-Roundtable
For questions, contact Mark Nicastre at [email protected]