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Vision

Economic mobility for all young adults.

Mission

JobsFirst NEPA creates and advances solutions that break down barriers and transform the systems supporting young adults and their communities in the pursuit of economic opportunities.

Every JobsFirst Local Driver is part of a movement of cities and regions across the country working toward 50,000 young adults on clearer paths by 2030.

VIEW JobsFirst’s 2030 Strategic Plan
Laura Ducceschi, President and CEO of the Scranton Area Foundation, speaking at the launch event for JobsFirst NEPA

“JobsFirst NEPA is not just another initiative. It is the infrastructure we have been building toward — a neutral, regional workforce intermediary that aligns partners across industry, education, community, and policy; advances sector-based strategies in high-demand industries like healthcare; and builds clear, connected pathways for individuals, especially those who have historically been left out.”

Laura Ducceschi

President and CEO, Scranton Area Community Foundation

Teri Ooms, Founding CEO of The Institute, speaking at the launch event for JobsFirst NEPA

“The region has strong employers and hiring demand, but faces demographic change, uneven access to opportunity, and gaps between people, training, and jobs. Building a stronger workforce system requires alignment and shared responsibility across employers, educators, and community partners.”

Teri Ooms

Founding CEO, The Institute

When NEPA’s Systems Align, Young Adults and Their Communities Get Ahead

JobsFirst NEPA aligns work, education, and community systems around young adults. When each system does its part inside a shared framework, opportunity becomes more accessible for everyone in the region.

Work

Stable careers with upward mobility.

When employers and workforce partners align, young adults access jobs that grow, and the economy grows with them.

Education

Clear paths from learning to opportunity.

When schools, trainers, and employers connect, the gaps that slow young adults down close.

Community

Visible, trusted support close to home.

When partners align around shared challenges, young adults thrive in and strengthen the communities that shape their lives.

Invest in the Infrastructure That Moves NEPA Forward

JobsFirst NEPA designs, incubates, and strengthens bold workforce solutions in NEPA while informing what works across cities and regions nationwide.

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FAQ

JobsFirst NEPA’s vision is economic mobility for all young adults. We design the infrastructure that makes that possible: aligned systems, shared frameworks, and proven tools that turn local insight into lasting progress.

JobsFirst NEPA creates and advances solutions that break down barriers and transform the systems supporting young adults in the pursuit of economic opportunities. We work across NEPA to make coordinated action the norm rather than the exception.

JobsFirst NEPA equips NEPA with a shared framework, proven tools, and cross-site learning to drive economic mobility for young adults and their communities.