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    ​Bureau of Employment Programs

    ​Bureau of Employment Programs Overview

    Manages DHS efforts to assist public assistance recipients to prepare for, secure, and retain employment.

    Division of Contracted Programs and Systems

    • Manages employment and training-related policy and procedures that are administered by the CAO
    • Develops and maintains the Commonwealth Workforce Development System (CWDS), operates the CWDS Help Desk and provides training for staff and contractors working with CWDS

    Division of Policy and Analytics

    • Designs, implements, and manages the operation of contracted employment and training services
    • Serves as field advisors by providing on-site monitoring for compliance with performance standards and technical assistance
    • Performs services for refugees through the oversight of refugee resettlement contractors

    Contact

    Jolene Reid, Director
    625 Forster Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17120
    Phone: 717-346-1095