Business Services
Ashlee Phillips
As the Business Services Supervisor, Ashlee supports Montgomery County employers, Community Agencies, and Business Support Organizations. She provides workforce development information and resources to help each entity hire, train, and retain talent with services like On-the-Job Training (OJT), Incumbent Worker Training (IWT), Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Labor Market Statistics, Apprenticeships, and much more. Ashlee also works closely with career seekers to help match them with employers who have opportunities that align with sustainable wages and high priority occupations in the region. With over 14 years of workforce development experience, Ashlee continues to look for new innovations to strengthen the labor market in Montgomery County and beyond.
Karen Smith Burden
Karen has many years of experience in matching businesses with consultants, employees and services across county lines. At the PA CareerLink® Montgomery County, she has a demonstrated history of working with individual businesses and Partnerships in various fields. Seasoned at making connections, building bridges and creating new avenues for service, she assists employers with finding and developing new talent. In today’s workforce world she is passionate, resilient, versatile, and resolute. She strives to facilitate the growth and development of individuals and businesses alike.
Kelvin Onchitta
Kelvin joined the PA CareerLink® Montgomery County Business Services Team as the Business Services Recruiter. Kelvin is instrumental in supporting the Business Service Team with various workforce-related activities. He assists PA CareerLink® career seekers prepare for employment opportunities and career growth. With a customer service background, Kelvin has the ability to develop and maintain relationships with employers as well as customers. Kelvin finds it rewarding knowing that he helps career seekers establish and successfully reach their employment goals.
Thomas LePera
Tom enjoys being an experienced Business Services Representative and looks forward to working with employers to determine and plan individualized services needed to give them a competitive edge in today’s economy. He understands the area’s labor market trends and knows the demographics and skills of career seekers. Tom works closely with the PA CareerLink® career services team to identify and refer candidates whose skills and experience match employment requirements. This work also includes setting up recruitment events, organizing job fairs, posting job openings, and customizing a service plan. Tom is committed to providing your company with innovative staffing solutions while also serving the needs of career seekers.
Caroline Remelius
Caroline works to build lasting connections between herself, employers, and career seekers by meeting them where they are and offering various avenues of support. She supports employers through hiring events, posting job openings, and reaching out to individual job seekers that match employment criteria. She understands the next generation’s goals in the workplace and how employers can leverage those ambitions to hire employees who are motivated to excel. In a fast-moving world, she is steadfast, adaptable, and engaged in all aspects of her role as a Business Services Representative.
Chris Brown
As the Business Services Liaison, Chris has the unique opportunity to act as a gatekeeper for job postings while also interacting with EARN program participants to help them reach their employment goals. Chris takes great pride in screening job posting information for accuracy and availability before sharing them with career seekers. Because of her attention to detail, she is able to identify scam postings before they are visible to the public. Outside of work, Chris enjoys crafting, baking, and making lotions, bath bombs, and soaps.
Attention Montgomery County Employers!
Montco Career Connections, powered by Nepris, is an online platform that allows over 225,000 educators, both in Montgomery County and throughout the country, to connect with businesses in various capacities. By signing up to be a member at Montco Career Connections, each business will receive FREE EXPOSURE and ADVERTISING through the “organizations” tab on the website. In addition, a business can choose to digitally connect with classrooms through live teacher requested video sessions, as well as offer a live industry chat to share industry knowledge with one or more classrooms. This is a great way for businesses to create community connections and inspire their future employees
For businesses who would like to take advantage of this incredible opportunity, they can sign up for Montco Career Connections by completing the following survey with their organization’s information: https://forms.gle/SXLqSvBMRJrWZmXh9
Click on the links to informational resources below:
- View the Montco Career Connections website
- Learn more about the Nepris platform for businesses
- Frequently asked questions
- View the Montco Career Connections Roadmap
If there are questions about signing up for a Nepris account, businesses can connect with Megan at mhockenbrock@mciu.org or 484-416-6800.