FINANCIAL/FISCAL COMMITTEE
The organizational intent of this committee is to function as a representative of the Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board, Inc. The committee will prepare financial information and report on fiscal matters regarding all LSWIB funding areas.Members:
Karen Kenderdine
Michael Kwashnik – Chair
Mary Malone
Patricia Staples
NOMINATING COMMITTEE - ADHOC
Members:
Martha Herron
Karen Kenderdine
Phillip Semenza - Chair
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATIONS COMMITTEE
The organizational intent of this committee is to function as a representative of the Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board, Inc. The committee will develop, establish, and negotiate the local common measures for approval from the Center for Workforce Information and Analysis, Department of Labor, acting on behalf of the Governor. Evaluate and oversight of the local workforce development system through the PA CareerLinks and as directed by the guidelines of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. The Committee shall work with WIB staff to the board, PA CareerLink representatives, and any and all other interested parties to develop performance standards and evaluation policies. The Committee will also implement monitoring and oversight activities to ensure effective utilization of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) resources, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement over the life of the Local and Strategic Plans.
Members:Nick Cohen
Jack Hallick
Martha M. Herron – Co-Chair
Frank Koller
Robert Rader
Darlene Robbins - Chair
Dave Schultz
Kris Verba
Ed Zale
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The organizational intent of this committee is to encourage regional planning efforts that facilitate regional economic and workforce development partnerships within the Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Area and the surrounding counties. The committee shall work with WIB staff to the Board, PA CareerLink representatives, and any and all other interested parties to develop policies and programs that will ensure effective regional coordination of all Workforce Investment Act (WIA) resources.
Members:
Stephen M. Barrouk – Co-Chair
Robert Carl
William Desciak
Larry Flick
Lisa Natt
Kevin O’Donnell - Chair
Michael Pasonick
Andrew Reilly
Edward Steltz
Paul Tomek
Frank Yamrick
Frank Zukas – Co-Chair
YOUTH COUNCIL
The Youth Council provides a forum for stakeholders to collaborate on establishing a pipeline of a future workforce into the Region’s key industries. All stakeholders are interested in promoting the academic and career readiness of youth located in Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties. The committee is comprised of representatives from business, K-12 and postsecondary education, PA CareerLink, county government, youth serving organizations; community services agencies, and juvenile justice. The Youth Council recommends to the L/S WIB, Inc., eligible youth providers based on a competitive bidding procedure.
Members:
Peggy Doyle
Jody Dunnigan
R. Noel Duffy
Carmen Rosa Kahiu - Chair
Thomas M. Maheady
Diane Niederriter
Cindy Petchulis
Joseph Pierangelli
William Schabener
Chris Snyder – Co-Chair
Susan Spry
Ross P. Valenti
Stacia Visgarda
Robert Lacellus Williams
