Current Clients

Workforce Innovation

Developing and implementing collaboration driven workforce development models that bring together, education, community and public sector stakeholders.

Keystone Research Center

• Develop, implement and manage the Labor Management Clearinghouse initiative for Pittsburgh/Allegheny County.
• Living Cities/Pennsylvania Fund for Workforce Development project management.

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Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation

• Contracted to assist in the development and implementation of a US Department of Justice funded Connections Center Initiative. The initiative is focused on at-risk youth in the Hill, Lawrenceville and throughout East End communities of Pittsburgh.
• Leading an effort to design an education and workforce development training initiative for the Penn State University Electro Optics Center.
• Working to support the Energy Cluster Collaborative of industry leaders that are advising and participating in the education, training and workforce development initiatives of the Energy Innovation Center (former Connelley Center).

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Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Board
Research, Analysis, Planning, Development, Implementation, Management

• Building and Construction Industry Partnership & Incumbent Worker Training
• Logistics and Transportation Industry Partnership & Incumbent Worker Training
• PA Alliance for Security and Preparedness Industry Partnership & Incumbent Worker Training
• Mining Industry Partnership
• Oil and Gas (Marcellus Shale) Industry Partnership

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Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board
Research, Analysis, Planning, Development, Implementation, Management

• Materials Science Industry Partnership and Incumbent Worker Training
• Green Careers Training Initiative
• Green Careers Curriculum development.

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West Virginia Department of Education

• Research the natural gas industry related to the development of the Marcellus Shale in West Virginia and advise the DOE regarding the skills and training programs required to equip West Virginia residents to obtain jobs and careers in support of the industry and its supply chain.

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United Way of Allegheny County

• Implement and manage the Be A 6th Grade Mentor Program at the South Brook Middle School in the Pittsburgh Public School System.

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New Century Careers (pro bono client)
Research, Analysis, Planning, Development, Implementation, Management

• Manufacturing 2000, Entry-Level Machinist Training Program
• Manufacturing 2000 Plus, Advanced Training for Manufacturing Workers
• Advanced Manufacturing Career Collaborative
• Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling and Machining Association Apprentice Program and Bots IQ
• COMPETE Industry Partnership and Incumbent Worker Training Initiative

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Information [over] technology

Information technology strategic planning, solution design, systems integration and implementation services targeting economic development agencies, non-profits and manufacturers.

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Sustainable Business Network, Philadelphia

• Developed an online searchable database of green jobs training in Southeastern PA. The Green Training Index (GTI) is managed using Salesforce.com database and integrated with SBN's web site.

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Hamill Manufacturing

• Vendor selection, implementation, customization and ongoing support for the Epicor E9 ERP system.

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A+ Schools

• Implementation of a constituency engagement strategy with Salesforce.com to support constituency relationships, events, and volunteer management and reporting at A+ Schools.
• Development of a custom web facing volunteer portal using Salesforce Sites.

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Fourth Economy

• Development of the KIZforce statewide reporting portal for the Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) program for the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) agency.

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Innovation Works

• Development of a Salesforce.com based constituency and investment management system, including web integration for on-line applications and impact reporting.
• Development of a web-based collaboration portal called Energy Match for open innovation in the energy sector that is also built on the Salesforce.com platform.

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Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commercialization Center

• Development of a web-based collaboration portal for innovation and tech transfer in the nanotechnology sector that is built on the Salesforce.com platform.

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YMCA

• Development of a comprehensive program management and social impact reporting system used to track attendance, outcomes and key-milestones for a variety of member programs such as after-school child care. This system is built on the Salesforce.com platform.

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Genpower/Longview

• Epicor E9 support for an eleven-company energy consortium, including custom reporting, system enhancements, trouble-shooting and implementation support for a new division.

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Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC)

• Development and deployment of Salesforce.com to support the client services including sales support for regional manufacturers and industry research using survey data collection with Salesforce.com.

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eCap network, LLC

Development, planning and management of initiatives to support businesses, non-profits and collaborative groups in achieving improved energy performance and earning a financial return on their investments.

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eCap Network, LLC
A partnership between Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation and WIN to provide comprehensive energy management services to smaller- and mid-sized industrial, commercial institutional and municipal facilities. Partial list of clients include:

1. Limbach Company
2. Windber Research
3. St. Benedicts Church
4. CJL Engineering
5. Peoples Gas
6. Chatham University
7. Valparaiso YMCA
8. UPMC
9. Arbors Management
10. Urban Redevelopment Authority
11. Baker Young Corporation
12. Allegheny County Library Association
13. Johnstown Area Heritage Association

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eCap Lean and Green Consulting Services

• General Carbide Consulting with management and training the workforce in the elements of Lean and Green Manufacturing.
• Irwin Automation Auditing energy and material flow process and designing and implementing a plan to reduce energy consumption while implementing lean manufacturing techniques.

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