State and county agencies and entities providing publicly funded education, training, employment and related services and long-term services and supports for working-age Pennsylvanians with a disability shall review their respective policies relating to payment of service providers, including supports coordinators, to align payment policies with the requirements of Employment First. Financial incentives, when allowable under Federal funding rules for employment services, shall be granted to providers who support the placement and continued employment of individuals with a disability in competitive integrated employment. -Act 36 [Public Law 229] Signed into Law June 19, 2018

The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR, provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. OVR provides services to eligible individuals with disabilities, both directly and through a network of approved vendors. Services are provided on an individualized basis.

Story explaining the information in the Governor’s Executive Budget and provides key Program Measures for the Department of Banking and Securities

Story explaining the information in the Governor’s Executive Budget and provides key Program Measures for the Department of Insurance

Story explaining the information in the Governor’s Executive Budget and provides key Program Measures for the Juvenile Court Judges Commission

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Recommendations for advancing the digital skills of adult workers in Pennsylvania, provided by the 2021-22 Workforce Innovation Network Pennsylvania team. This planning is made possible through a grant from the National Governors Association.
With continued technology advancements and shifts to remote work and digital engagement,
addressing the digital divide is key to ensuring equitable economic participation for all Pennsylvanians.
Lack of technology access has been a long-known barrier to education and employment opportunities, but the limitation of in-person activities and shift to remote interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic shed light on how large, and how critical, the digital access and opportunity gap is. When people lack access to technology, it denies them the opportunity to participate in essential life activities, including:
• Education access across the K-12 and postsecondary sectors;
• Entry to employment, including finding a job and using online application platforms, as well as
basic technology skills qualifications;
• Opportunities to work remotely;
• Access to telemedicine for both physical and behavioral health needs;
• Participation in civic life and access to government services;
• The ability to stay connected with family and friends.