Businesses have more influence and access to resources when they work together. Industry partnerships give forward-thinking business leaders the opportunity to share best practices and innovative solutions to common challenges and to identify collective opportunities for industry growth. Central Pennsylvania’s industry partnerships are business led, meaning businesses set the priorities and actions that will help the industry and the community thrive; however, they don’t have to do it alone. Our partnerships are supported by a network of local partners representing workforce development, education, and economic development to help accomplish the industry partnership’s goals.
Whether you are in the manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, or building and construction industry, Advance Central PA connects industry leaders to collaborate, innovate, and drive solutions to shared challenges. These Industry Partnerships provide a platform for executives and professionals to shape the future of their industries while gaining access to critical resources and support.
Collaborate to create meaningful change! Contact Advance Central PA at Business@AdvanceCentralPA.org for more information today.
Industry Partnership employers may qualify for Incumbent Worker Training funds through grants awarded to Advance Central PA. Contact us to learn more.
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MADE in Central PA
A collaboration of C-Suite and other executive leaders working together to increase their competitive edge and success in advanced manufacturing, this partnership is tackling the big issues: workforce and talent pipelines, regulatory barriers, training, economic development, incumbent worker training needs, and infrastructure. Industry leaders bring their challenges, and their solutions, to the table. In short, this group is comprised of people who get things done.
MADE in Central PA leaders set the agenda and spend their time on issues where a collaborative effort is needed or will be most effective and efficient. Meanwhile, the partnership and its ad-hoc committees are fully supported by Advance Central PA and other public partner staff who, in turn, cooperate to respond to industry needs and help them navigate the numerous program resources available.
Central PA Healthcare Partnership
C-Suite and other executive leaders of major hospital systems, small nursing homes, and all the critical healthcare entities in between combine efforts in this partnership to ensure they have the highest quality care, solve problems, and remain solvent. Central PA Healthcare Partnership leaders determine the agenda based on the problems they determine are best solved together. They’re working on tough issues related to talent needs, turnover, safety, and broadband infrastructure needs.
While led by industry experts in the field, Advance Central PA and other public partner staff fully support the partnership, working together behind the scenes to respond to industry needs and connect them to the numerous program resources available.
Agriculture Partnership
Advance Central PA is actively developing this new partnership! Leaders of small farms to large food manufacturing facilities are invited to work jointly to tackle challenges such as attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, climate change, regulatory compliance, and energy demands. Central PA Agriculture Partnership leaders will tailor the agenda based on the issues they determine are of the foremost importance. They will collaborate on problems, and their solutions related to talent needs, turnover, safety, infrastructure needs, and consumer demands.
While driven by industry professionals, Advance Central PA and other public partner staff provide dedicated support, ensuring businesses can access the right resources and programs to address their needs.
Building & Construction Partnership
Advance Central PA is actively developing this new partnership! A community of business leaders working together to boost their competitive edge and innovation in the building and construction industries, this partnership will tackle shared concerns such as hiring and retaining a skilled workforce, safety, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions. This partnership will serve as a network for forward-thinking professionals who recognize the power of collaboration in solving industry-wide concerns.
The Building and Construction Partnership will set the agenda, focusing on priority issues where collective action can drive the greatest impact. Advance Central PA, along with its public partners, will provide essential support, working behind the scenes to connect industry leaders with valuable programs and resources.
