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There are a variety of state services available to assist you during this transition period, including unemployment compensation and career services.
Your state lawmakers – Sen. John Gordner and Reps. Lynda Culver and Fred Keller – are working closely with the Wolf administration and Snyder County Commissioners to do everything we can to help impacted employees and their families. Our contact information is listed below; please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.
Read our news release here.
The Department of Labor and Industry has dispatched its Rapid Response Team, which will be setting up local events very soon to help displaced workers with issues such as unemployment insurance, health and pension benefits, financial credit counseling, training programs, job search activities, education services, and social service programs.
To learn more, click here to read the Rapid Response Information Guide.
This page will be updated as more information becomes available, so check back periodically.
To file for Unemployment Compensation, click here.
To aid in your search for new employment or job training, contact PA CareerLink of Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties:
225 Market St., Sunbury, PA 17801
Telephone: 570-988-7300
CareerLink Services online here.
Outside of organized job fairs, those looking for new employment are encouraged to visit this listing of employers that have shared openings in response to the Wood-Mode closure. Workers can contact these businesses, share how they heard about the opening and hopefully be provided with a job opportunity in the near future.
Those impacted by the closure who are seeking assistance with mental or emotional health in light of the closure should contact the Pennsylvania 2-1-1 Helpline. Simply by dialing 2-1-1, trained Helpline Specialists can assist you by answering your questions and connecting you to thousands of health and human services programs.
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Are you Affected by the Wood-Mode Plant Closing? See Resources Below
One-on-one Career Assistance: What’s the next step?
Job Fair for former Wood-Mode Employees
June 11
10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Crossroads Church of the Nazarene, Milton
Job fair and lunch coordinated by the Crossroads Church of the Nazarene
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Former Wood-Mode employees should visit their local PA CareerLink® to learn more about new training opportunities. Also, employers should contact the local PA CareerLink® to learn more about the on-the-job training program to help offset wages for eligible Wood-Mode employees they want to hire.
Office of State Rep. Lynda Culver
106 Arch St., Sunbury, PA 17801
Telephone: 570-286-5885
RepCulver.com
Mifflinburg Government Center
Office of PA's 85th Legislative District
343 Chestnut St., Suite 1, Mifflinburg, PA 17844
Telephone: 570-966-0052 or 570-837-0052
RepFredKeller.com
Office of State Sen. John Gordner
Shamokin Dam Municipal Building
42 W. 8th Ave., Suite 3, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876
Telephone: 570-743-1918
SenatorGordner.com
This page will be updated as more information becomes available, so check back periodically.
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On March 4, Rep. Culver held a Concealed Carry Seminar where residents learned how to keep themselves and their family safe in accordance with state and local firearm laws.
Service 1st Federal Credit Union sponsored Rep. Culver’s annual Student Art Open House on March 14 at the Sunbury district office.
The Capitol welcomed Irish dancers for Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations where they performed several dance routines. Pictured is Rep. Rosemary Brown, Rep. Tim Hennessey, Rep. Culver and the Irish dancers.
In March, Rep. Culver attended special ceremonies for two local Boy Scouts, Charles Baker and Kerry Bingeman. Both were presented with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, which is the highest achievement that can be reached by a Boy Scout.
In March, Rep. Culver attended special ceremonies for two local Boy Scouts, Charles Baker and Kerry Bingeman. Both were presented with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, which is the highest achievement that can be reached by a Boy Scout
Rep. Culver met with Penn State University students for Penn State Capital Day on March 20 to discuss topics including education, careers, financial aid and the impact the university has on the Commonwealth.
During an Appropriations Committee hearing on Feb. 13, Rep. Culver questioned Secretary of the Department of Aging Robert Torres about the PennCare waiting list.
On Jan. 29, Rep. Culver attended a press conference with Start Strong PA, an organization that advocates for ensuring high quality childcare programs are affordable for families in need and for middle-income families.
Rep. Culver interviewed Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at the 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Show on Jan. 9.
Rep. Culver took the oath of office on Jan. 1st, 2019, during the swearing-in ceremony of the 203rd Pennsylvania General Assembly held at the state Capitol.
The Rotary Club of Sunbury recently honored David L. Persing Sr. (left) as its Citizen of the Year at its annual awards dinner on Nov. 15. Persing, who is retired from Wood Mode Inc., has long been a strong supporter of the community and its youth. He also served as Sunbury mayor for 24 years. Rep. Culver sponsored a congratulatory citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for this honor. He was presented the award by Sunbury Rotarian Tom Boop (pictured with him).
Sarah Mahoney recently completed all the requirements necessary to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award – the highest in the organization. Rep. Culver met Sarah to learn more about her project, and she is passionate about bridging the gap between students and veterans. She wants to make our community more aware of our nation’s history, especially the sacrifices our veterans have made for our freedoms and to remind us to appreciate and support them. As a result, Culver sponsored a House resolution to recognize November as Veterans Awareness Month, which was unanimously approved by the House on Oct. 10. They are pictured with a copy of the approved resolution.
Six local senior citizens at Manor Care Health Services now have the expertise to help empower their fellow seniors, as they graduated in late October from the Department of Aging’s Pennsylvania Empowered Expert Residents (PEER) program. The program – a partnership among residents, facility staff and the local ombudsman – trained them to self-advocate and empower their fellow residents to improve their quality of life and quality of care in long-term care facilities. Pictured are (from left) Steven Moll, Nancy Troup, Sharon Reeder, Viola Kearney, Jill Kreischer and Sharon Hahn. Several of these residents previously served their communities in similar capacities. They are also pictured with State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Margaret Barajas from the Department of Aging and local ombudsman Kandy Schreffler for organizing the program and ceremony.