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Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker joined local officials to celebrate the official launch of the Bucks County PA CareerLink Work Force on Wheels (WOW) vehicle. PHOTO/PACAST
Work Force on Wheels touted at Bucks County event
Stacy Wescoe//September 11, 2024//
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker today joined Bucks County officials to celebrate the official launch of the Bucks County PA CareerLink Work Force on Wheels (WOW) vehicle.
The vehicle is a mobile job center providing the same career development resources available at the Bucks County PA CareerLink office on the go, including resume writing and interview coaching.
Bucks County PA CareerLink is administered by the Bucks County Workforce Development Board, a local workforce development board that connects job seekers with career opportunities and helps employers find and retain skilled workers.
“The WOW vehicle moves us in the right direction towards expanding these opportunities by bringing career development resources directly to communities throughout Bucks County,” Walker said at the event.
Equipped with 12 seats, a TV screen, laptops, and chargers, the vehicle offers services such as résumé writing, interview preparation, job search assistance, and recruitment events.
Since hitting the road during a soft launch in March 2024, WOW has partnered with libraries, recovery centers, community corrections facilities, and has made appearances at local events.
“We are hoping that this will aid us in our number one challenge, which is getting the word out that we exist, and just telling people all of the wonderful things that we can do,” said Billie Barnes, executive director of the Bucks County Office of Workforce and Economic Development. “Additionally, WOW strives to remediate transportation barriers for Bucks County residents; we can now meet individuals in their communities.”
Tuesday’s event in Bucks County was part of a series of job fairs and other community events hosted by CareerLink locations across Pennsylvania to educate Pennsylvanians about the many career paths and opportunities available, as well as highlight the free services offered at PA CareerLink centers.
