Month: August 2019

LSWIB Supports Local Employers

Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board
Image: lswib.org

A certified public accountant in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, Larry Wittig earned a master of business administration with a concentration in accounting from Drexel University in Philadelphia. A prominent civic leader in Tamaqua and beyond, Larry Wittig has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including a past position as chairman of the Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (LSWIB).

Working to engage business, industry, education, and economic sectors, LSWIB aims to identify solutions to local workforce challenges with the goal of increasing economic opportunity and employment in the area. To achieve this, LSWIB participates in several initiatives, including working to meet the staffing and training needs of local businesses.

Whether companies are looking for just one employee or dozens, LSWIB’s business services team is prepared to help fill those openings by distributing applications, screening applicants, administering skills assessments, and even assisting with scheduling interviews. In addition to these services, LSWIB offers facility space for businesses to use for job fairs and provides information to employers regarding federally-funded job training programs for employees.

Lehigh Carbon Community College Provides Advanced Business Training

The managing partner at Wittig CPAs and the owner of Tamaqua Transfer & Recycling, Larry Wittig oversees two successful companies in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. An active member of the community, Larry Wittig has provided leadership and service to multiple educational institutions, including Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC).

A public community college in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, LCCC provides training and certification opportunities for professionals and businesses. One of LCCC’s programs is the Brand Your Own Business Series, which teaches the basics of creating a strong brand and marketing strategy to launch a new company.

In addition, LCCC offers a class on preparing business tax returns and one for representing a company before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and fulfilling the federal tax-filing requirements. Another option for new organizations seeking funding is the grant-writing camp, which equips board members, business managers, and volunteers with the training they need to find funding sources, research grant opportunities, and write proposals.

For more information on these programs, visit www.lccc.edu.