Jesse McCree is the CEO of SCPa Works, the regional workforce development board whose mission is to unlock the human talent that drives the development of businesses and individuals, creating opportunity for growth and prosperity for the South Central PA region. Under Jesse’s leadership, SCPa Works invests over $14M of public funds, annually supporting a labor force of over 740,000 people. SCPa Works invests in, evaluates, and advances high impact workforce development programs, training centers, and policies that drive our regional economic growth by connecting the needs of business and job seekers. Jesse has a bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College (Maine), a master’s degree in public administration from Cornell University (NY), and 11 years of experience in nonprofit management, public policy, and workforce development. He is currently enrolled in Harvard Kennedy School’s Executive Education program for nonprofit leadership, and serves on numerous boards of community organizations such as the PA Workforce Development Association and U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council.

Jeffrey Abramowitz, J.D. is the founder/CEO of NWON Community Engagement Partnership and the founder of the National Workforce Opportunity Network, a fully integrated workforce development and career placement agency. NWON CEP, is a nonprofit agency that provides workshops, training, and workforce development for individuals/agencies that work with individuals with barriers to gainful employment. Jeff currently serves as a 2018 JustleadershipUSA Leading With Conviction Fellow.