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RACC President Dr. Susan Looney appointed to the board of newly formed Berks Latino Workforce Development Corporation

December 18, 2019

RACC President Dr. Susan Looney appointed to a board Original Source RACC RACC President Dr. Susan Looney appointed to board of newly formed Berks Latino Workforce Development Corporation News by RACC Reading, PA – On

FACTS ABOUT Berks

Population Estimates, 7/1/2019

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

Hispanic or Latinos

7 %

Living in the City of Reading/Berks

High School Graduates

7 %

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

Persons in Poverty

2 %

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.”

Mayor Eddie Moran City of Reading, Pennsylvania