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title: "PWDA's 40th Annual Conference: Bucks+Ascend: Workforce Development’s Approach to Student Engagement"
description: Join Amanda Masullo from Bucks County Community College and Angela Hersch on Wednesday, May 1st at 3:30pm (ET) as they dive into how the Bucks+Ascend initiative was created and designed to help opportunity youth stay engaged to complete the Out of School Youth Program in Bucks County PA. Get ready to discuss relatable program pain
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# [PWDA's 40th Annual Conference: Bucks+Ascend: Workforce Development’s Approach to Student Engagement](https://www.suitable.co/knowledge-center/events/pwdas-40th-annual-conference-bucksascend-workforce-developments-approach-to-student-engagement)

 Written by [Natalie Chadwell](https://www.suitable.co/knowledge-center/events/author/natalie-chadwell) | Mar 29, 2024 4:04:52 AM

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