Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 7a.172 - ResponsibilitiesThe Keystone Economic Development and Workforce Command Center shall be responsible for the following:
a. Identify impediments to employment, including but not limited to those that are imposed by the Commonwealth's regulations and practices, such as licensure, certification and continuing education requirements.b. Develop proposals and recommendations that minimize barriers to employment, modernize the workforce and improve the business climate in this Commonwealth.c. Identify successful models from the public and private sectors that address a worker's need for access to a broad range of supports.d. Define and implement coordinated strategies across Commonwealth agencies to improve talent attraction and retention in critical industries within this Commonwealth including, but not limited to health care, education, agriculture, manufacturing, technology and innovation, and other targeted sectors.e. Monitor implementation of the Governor's priorities, policies and initiatives related to workforce development.f. Engage and partner with other stakeholders, including but not limited to businesses, trade organizations, philanthropic and community organizations, to carry out the functions described herein.g. Review and, where appropriate, implement recommendations from the Auditor General's 2019 audit of the Commonwealth's workforce development system.h. Develop workforce and economic development goals and track implementation and progress through the development of a dashboard.