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Our focus is on education and workforce development that leads to household self-sufficiency. When a family is able to be self-sufficient, they rise out of the cycle of poverty, empowering generations onward and enriching the fabric of our communities.

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Art and activities celebrate South Reading neighborhood

July 13, 2023

Community resources and talents were showcased with a walking tour, mural dedication, and concert. Sharing food is central to the rituals and celebrations of nearly every culture. So it’s no surprise that food played a

1st graduates of Berks Tec Centro Phlebotomy Program Honored

June 29, 2023

The students completed the 15-week program that included 100 hours of classroom instruction followed by training in a clinical setting. Nine students became the first graduates of the phlebotomy program that was launched by Berks

U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan Tours Berks Projects that Secured Federal Funding

January 18, 2023

Jakob Hollenbach was more than a little excited. The Alvernia University sophomore from Topton had been headed down the stairs from his dorm room on the fourth floor of the school’s Reading CollegeTowne building late

FACTS ABOUT Berks

Population Estimates, 7/1/2019

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Reading city, Pennsylvania

7 %

Hispanic or Latinos

Living in the City of Reading/Berks

7 %

High School Graduates

High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2014-2018

2 %

Persons in Poverty

Median household income (in 2018 dollars), 2014-2018 $30,087

“Workforce development not only challenges employers but also inspires workers to become more proficient and better employees. Culturally competent workforce development also maximizes resources by taking into account the diverse needs of the community. My administration and the City of Reading are proud to support the efforts of the Berks Latino Workforce Development Corporation.”