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Week of:  January 19, 2015

 

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JARI will be the collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.

JARI Receives Approval For The Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program

Debi Balog - Director, Workforce Development

  NAP Tax Credit Program Contributors 

 

On January 20, JARI held a press event to announce the approval of their $211,400.00 Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program (NAP) application from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. 

 

The program will support job training and educational programs for adults and students residing in the Hornerstown neighborhood within the City of Johnstown. The program includes courses in construction and electrical technology and internship work experiences for students.  Orientation is scheduled for 10:00am on March 4 and classes will begin on April 13.    

 

We would like to say "thank you" to the following businesses that contributed to our NAP Tax Credit Program: CAMCO, Environmental Tank & Container, Hastings Machine Company, Kesslak Financial Group Inc., Lincoln Contracting & Equipment Co., Inc., North American H�gan�s, Northwest Savings Bank, Somerset Trust Company and Zamias Services Inc.

 

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development helps support through its Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program, education and training programs that will help local residents build the skills needed to secure good-paying jobs, said DCED Central Pennsylvania Regional Director Brad Cary. 


 

"With support from the private sector in the community, the programs that JARI will offer will influence the lives of many and will help to support their future career advancement goals."

 

If you are interested in learning more about the training programs or are a business that would like to participate in the JARI NAP Tax Credit Program, please contact Debi Balog, JARI Workforce Development Director at 814-262-8366 or via e-mail at dbalog@jari.com

 

To view the training and educational program information, click on the links: Flyer and Program Schedule

JARI PTAC Hosts Commander Embry Visit

Lenora Leasure - Program Manager, Procurement Technical Assistance Center

 

On Wednesday, January 14th, 2015, the JARI PTAC hosted a special guest from the Pentagon.  Brent J. Embry, Commander, United States Navy, visited and spoke with area businesses and veteran assistance partners during a luncheon.  The Commander is currently assigned as Director, Northern Region for the Chairman's Office of Reintegration (CORe) at the Pentagon, as a member of the Joint Staff.  CORe's mission is to support the successful reintegration of veterans and the military family by facilitating inter-service and inter-agency coordination, fostering community solutions through effective public-private partnerships and furthering civilian-military understanding.

 

"It was a pleasure hearing Commander Embry talking about and responding to practical everyday issues and concerns of returning and returned veterans," stated Tom Caulfield, President/Director, Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc. (VCI).

 

"It was interesting to learn that Pennsylvania is the fourth largest state for veteran population with no military bases in the state, as well as the number of different support agencies to assist with any veteran's needs. This says a lot about our commitment to our troops," stated Anthony "Tony" Caper, Vice President, Site Lead, DRS Laurel Technologies.

 

We thank the Commander for his visit as well as our guests who attended.  Want to learn more?  Contact the PTAC today at 

(814) 254-4022 or (814) 254-4023 or via email at jariptac@jari.com.

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