Workforce Development and Immigration
Policy Committee September 24, 2025
HAZLETON, Sept. 24 – Connecting people with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace, and the role immigrants play in powering Pennsylvania’s economy were two of the topics explored during a community roundtable held Wednesday afternoon in Hazleton. The roundtable was hosted by the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee and the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus (PLLC), chaired by Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D-Berks). Legislators sat down with community leaders from across Luzerne County to discuss the policies that are working in the area. Community leaders also highlighted areas that require growth, including access to good-paying jobs, housing, and education. The roundtable was held at the Hazelton Integration Project’s community center, which is a hub for the community-based effort to unite the different cultures found in Hazleton. 
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