| Service Name | Description | Location | Program | Agency |
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| American Corporate Partners | American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting veterans in their transition from the armed services to the civilian workforce. With the help of business professionals nationwide, ACP offers veterans tools for long-term career development through mentoring, career counseling, and networking opportunities.
With the belief that one-on-one relationships enhance an atmosphere of mutual understanding, respect, and support, ACP aims to strengthen the connection between corporate America and veteran communities.
Programs include:
ACP AdvisorNet is an online network of volunteer Advisors who commit to sharing their business expertise and advice with military veterans and their immediate family. Veterans can post questions related to the following areas:- Employment,
- Career Development,
- Small Business.
ACP’s Veteran Mentoring Program connects Veteran Protégés with Corporate Mentors for a yearlong mentorship. Paired based on their career objectives and professional experience, Mentors and Protégés define the goals of their mentorship together. Mentors have a wide variety of professional expertise, including defense, education, finance, insurance, information technology, logistics, management, manufacturing, marketing and retail.
Over the course of the year, all matched pairs should have at least 12 significant discussions regarding the Protégé’s career objectives. These discussions can focus on topics ranging from résumé building and interview skills to networking and small business development. Mentors may participate in all of the discussions personally or arrange for colleagues to meet with their Protégé.
ACP has developed two program options in order to offer mentorships to veterans across the country:- National - ACP's National Program supports remote mentorships between participants who share similar career interests, but do not live within local proximity. We ask Mentors and Protégés to be flexible regarding the location of their mentorship. Participants in long-distance mentorships communicate by phone, e-mail, and/or videoconference.
- Local- ACP's Local Programs operate in cities with high densities of participants. Because we aim to connect you with someone whose career objectives and professional experience aligns with yours, we may not always have an ideal candidate in your area. If your location lends itself to a local mentorship, we will do our best to pair you with a participant nearby.
| | American Corporate Partners | American Corporate Partners |
| Arbor Education and Training | Assists out of school youth from 17 to 24 years obtain their GED as well as offer training in customer service through the National Retail Federation. Also provides case management, resume writing, career exploration, job search/placement, post-secondary education opportunities, interviewing techniques, mentoring and paid work experience opportunities. | Lancaster | Arbor Education and Training-Building Futures Career Center | Rescare |
| Birthright International | Birthright provides caring, non-judgmental support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. Using its own resources and those of the community, Birthright offers positive and loving alternatives. Birthright presents many services and refers for many more. We provide friendship and emotional support, free pregnancy testing, and maternity and baby clothes. We also give information and referrals to help clients meet legal, medical, financial, and housing needs. Birthright treats each woman as an individual who deserves kindness and respect, as well as personal attention to her unique situation. All Birthright services are free, absolutely confidential, and available to any woman regardless of age, race, creed, economic or marital status.
They Provide:
Completely confidential help
Friendship and emotional support
Free pregnancy testing
Medical referrals
Legal referrals
Educational assistance and referrals
Maternity and baby clothes
Housing referrals
Referrals to social agencies
Referrals for professional counseling
Information on:
Prenatal development
Job search/career development
Adoption
Pregnancy & childbirth
Child care options
Child safety issues
Birthright accepts volunteers of any race, sex, or creed. All volunteersmust believe firmly in the Birthright philosophy and have a sincere desire to help pregnant women-- without expecting any reward or admiration in return. If you feel you could be a Birthright volunteer, please visit our website and enter your zip code in the Locations Search or call 1-800-550-4900 or e-mail us at info@birthright.org to find the chapter nearest you. | | 777 Coxwell Ave, Toronto Canada M4C 3C6 (Birthright International) | Birthright International |
| Bollinger Enterprises, Inc. | Provides employment, job training and placement, vocational rehabilitation services, and community activity programs for persons with disabilities. | Warren | Bollinger Enterprises, Inc. | Bollinger Enterprises, Inc. |
| Boys & Girls Club - Columbia Clubhouse | After school programs include:
- Informal education/tutoring
- Health and physical education
- Social and recreational activities
- Outdoor recreation, including summer day camp programs
- Employability programs including Job Ready, Career Explorers, Junior Staff and Apprenticeships for youth from 12 to 18 years
| Lancaster | Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster - Columbia Clubhouse | Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster |
| Boys & Girls Club - George Washington Community School | Before-school program “Wake Up, Washington” includes hands-on educational activities and breakfast for all participants. Available to current Washington Elementary School students. | Lancaster | Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster - George Washington Community School | Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster |
| Boys & Girls Club - Hill Clubhouse | After School Programs include:
- Informal education/tutoring
- Health and physical education
- Social and recreational activities
- Outdoor recreation, including summer day camp programs
- Employability programs including Job Ready, Career Explorers, Junior Staff and Apprenticeships for youth from 12 to 18 years
- Administrative Offices | Lancaster | Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster - Hill Clubhouse | Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster |
| Boys & Girls Club - Jack Walker Clubhouse | After School Programs include:
- Informal education/tutoring
- Health and physical education
- Social and recreational activities
- Outdoor recreation, including summer day programs
- Employability programs including Job Ready, Career Explorers, Junior Staff and Apprenticeships for youth from 12 to 18 years. | Lancaster | Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster - Jack Walker Clubhouse | Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster |
| Business and Professional Women’s Foundation | Business and Professional Women’s Foundation (BPW Foundation) was the first foundation dedicated to conducting research and providing information solely about working women. Since then, we have partnered with employers to create successful workplaces that embrace and practice diversity, equity and work-life balance convening employers, working women and policymakers to promote systemic workplace change.
Areas of research include women and non traditional jobs, Gen Y women and women’s use and access to the internet. In 2007 BPW Foundation conducted the first research on women veteran’s transition to civilian careers and in 2010, hosted a National Summit, Joining Forces for Women Veterans to identify the challenges women veterans face. Through information gathered at the summit, the need for mentors was identified and in 2012 BPW Foundation launched Joining Forces for Women Veterans and Military Spouses Mentoring Plus a program recognized by the White House Joining Forces Military Family initiative. The mentoring program is built on our legacy of working women helping women work.
BPW Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) research and education organization. The work of BPW Foundation supports workforce development programs and workplace policies that recognize the diverse needs of working women, communities and businesses.
| | Business and Professional Women’s Foundation | Business and Professional Women’s Foundation |
| CAADC - Building Trades Training Program | The Building Trades Training Program is designed to help out-of-school youth gain the skills for a rewarding career. Free training and industry recognized certifications are provided in plumbing basics, carpentry/drywall, electrical maintenance, LEAD renovators and repair, OSHA Construction, HVAC, flooring and fork lifting. | Delaware | CAADC - Wesley House Emergency Shelter | Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. (CAADC) |
| Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped Vocational Counseling | Program that provides information and guidance for people who need to evaluate their aptitude, abilities and interests in order to choose a vocation or career and select the type of training that will enable them to obtain and progress in positions in the public or private sector that are productive and fulfilling. | Cambria | Rehabilitation Program | Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped |
| Chester Education Foundation - Workforce Development | Provides a year-long School to Career program. Rising 10th to 12th graders who attend either Chester High School or Science and Discovery/Health Careers High School are matched with local employers who will provide the students with paid, part-time jobs. In addition, students are given year round academic support.
| Delaware | Chester Education Foundation - Delaware; Chester | Chester Education Foundation |
| Congreso de Latinos Unidos - Ambicion Program | Congreso's Ambicion is structured around a three phase framework consisting of:
• Enhanced Preparation – college and career-ready instruction, as well as academic and social supports including career counseling and comprehensive case management
• Post-secondary bridging – development of skills essential for success in college and career, including transition counseling.
• Placement retention support – Offers support in the first year of college or employment, in order to help participants connect with networks and supports
Upon program completion, successful participants will:
• Graduate high school AND Connect with an appropriate post-secondary option and complete one year of college coursework OR Retain and advance to employment
| Philadelphia | Education and Training Center | Congreso de Latinos Unidos |
| Corporate America Supports You | Corporate America Supports You (CASY) focuses on assisting National Guard and Reserve members, as well as Veterans in employment training, counseling, and job placement. A team of highly educated and experienced military spouses, caregivers, and veterans are specialized in employment assessment, gap skills training, skills validation, targeted resume assistance, virtual training, mentorship /professional development, and financial health training for everyone within our military and veteran communities.
Programs and services include:- Military Skills Translation
- Resume Review
- Interview Prep
- Employer Connection
- Career Development & Training
- Resources specific to veteran employment
| | Military Spouse Corporate Career Network | Military Spouse Corporate Career Network |
| Crispus Attucks Association, Employment & Training Programs | General Employment Services: Serves young adults ages 19 to 24 who are seeking employment, by providing training, education, counseling, and job placement.
Call or visit website for more information. | York | Crispus Attucks Association, Inc. | Crispus Attucks Association, Inc. |
| Customer Service/Retail Training | SOLA offers training to individuals interested in pursuing a career in the Customer Service/Retail industry upon successful completion of the Professional Employment Skills Training. Individuals will receive classroom/hands-on experience in the customer service retail industry and are required to attend all classes and complete an internships.
Training Objectives:
Understanding customer service basics
Telephone etiquette and procedure
Appropriate workplace behavior
Training Methods—A combination of classroom instruction, hands-on training and work experience through an internship.
Training Timeline—This training consists of 80 hours of instruction and work experience during a two-week time period.
Hands-on Coaching—Participants receive direct assistance from qualified SOLA staff to ensure the best job placement and job retention | Franklin | Standard of Living Augmentation, Inc. (SOLA) | Standard of Living Augmentation, Inc. (SOLA) |
| Dignity Housing - Education & Workforce Development | Provides workforce development and education services specially designed to address the needs of homeless clients in pursing greater self-sufficiency. | Philadelphia | Promoting Self-Sufficiency | Dignity Housing |
| District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund - Educational Pathways | Educational Pathways connect opportunities for skill development and career advancement to training and education. Created in conjunction with employers and educational institutions, these pathways have a positive impact on recruitment, retention and quality of care.
Educational Pathways meet employer needs since they reduce costs incurred by employers as a result of high turnover, which results in loss of productivity, overtime costs, disruption of operations and compromised quality of care. The impact of these factors on quality of care include poor patient outcomes, increased length of stay and operating costs, decreased capacity, increased malpractice liability, decreased patient satisfaction, and lowered employee satisfaction.
The Educational Pathway strategy helps employers with recruitment and retention since workers want to work where they are valued, receive core and specialty training, and understand that there is room for career advancement. The Educational Pathway model will also have a positive impact on quality of care since the workers’ skills will be enhanced and increased and the workers will feel valued, both of which positively impact quality of care. | Philadelphia | District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund (Training Fund Members) - Philadelphia; Center City | District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund |
| Dress For Success - Job Training | Services support women as they address any possible obstacles to securing employment. Through the tools and resources they receive, participants are empowered to continue and succeed in their job searches. Women meet regularly to support and encourage each other through building confidence, networking and discussing workplace-related topics. | Luzerne | Dress For Success - Luzerne County | Dress For Success - Luzerne County |
| Eagle's Nest Leadership Corporation | Think tank of community leaders dedicated to the dynamics of vision, educational initiatives, career development and community civility. | Erie | Eagle's Nest Leadership Corporation | Eagle's Nest Leadership Corporation |
| Education and Career Development Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | We enable young people to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply leaning to everyday situations and embrace technology to optimize employability. We enable youth to develop aspirations for the future through career and educational enhancement.
POWER Hour, our homework and tutoring program, is another activity in this area. Immediately after school, youth are given time to study, read, or finish homework with the help of staff and volunteers. Our computer lab is staffed by an area substitute teacher.
| Lackawanna | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA |
| Employment and Training Services of Fulton County - Youth Education Services | Various adult career services to aid with job preparation and obtaining employment. Also provides youth services including Individual Referral, Youth Literacy, Dropout Prevention Program, Youth Support Services. | Fulton | Employment and Training Services of Fulton County - Program | Employment and Training Services of Fulton County |
| Employment Preparation - Cambria County CareerLink | Provide assistance for people who need information, guidance and/or training in specific job-related skills to make appropriate occupational choices and secure and retain positions that effectively utilize their abilities. | Cambria | PA CareerLink - Cambria County | PA CareerLink |
| Employment Search & Preparation | Are you looking for employment? We offer free job search and preparation assistance Tuesdays from 9 - 4 and Wednesday afternoons from 12 - 3 pm. We can help you: create & update digital resumes and cover letters; execute online employment searches; complete online applications, and prepare for job interviews.
| Montgomery | Catholic Social Services - Montgomery; Norristown | Catholic Social Services - Southeast Pennsylvania |
| Erie County Technical School - Career Street | Provides career exploration experiences to the local students in Erie County. Offering many local businesses, schools and nonprofits opportunities to open their doors and educate students as to what careers are available in the Erie County area. | Erie | Erie County Technical School | Erie County Technical School |
| Goodwill of Southwestern PA - Job Training and Workforce Development | Assessment services, employment skills training, job readiness workplace training, job placement assistance, job search services | Allegheny | Job Training and Workforce Development | Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania |
| Goodwill of Southwestern PA Vocational Training | Goodwill’s Job Training Programs provide vocational assistance, job training, job search assistance, and job placement services. Training includes food service, housekeeping, janitorial, and retail training. Each participant is assisted by a Program Specialist who guides the individual through services as needed. | Allegheny | Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Education | Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania |
| Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Veteran Services | Provides career transition support designed to provide wrap around services to Veterans, current and former military, and their families.
Services Offered:
Creation of Individualized Employment Plan
Vocational Assessment
Military to Career Skill Translation (Transferable Skills)
Resume Creation/Completion Assistance
Mock Interviewing Assistance
Job Search Skills/Career Planning
Job Matching/Employer Referrals
Post-Employment Follow-Up
Referral source to various Veteran support resources
Digital Skills Training
| Allegheny | Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania | Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania |
| Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network | Assists veterans in finding employment through programs, mentorships, networking and job leads. Educates employers on how to hire local veterans. | | Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network | Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network |
| Holistic Health and Wellness Center & 8 Dimensions of Wellness Training Institute | Care for the body, mind, and spirit through life wellness programs; e.g. life coaching, personal and professional development/education, mindfulness/meditation sessions and social connecting/healthy relationships.
Also a certified training institute on the eight dimensions of wellness: physical, environmental, social, emotional/mental, intellectual and spiritual for continuing education credits.
Provides the following services:
- Meditation / Mindfulness
- Creative Writing / Journaling
- Art / Painting / Drawing
- Healthy Eating / Cooking
- Purposeful Living Gatherings
- Massage Therapy
- Reiki / Pilates / Yoga / Ta-Chi
- Sound / Music Therapy
- Aromatherapy
- Drumming Circles
- Personal Coaching
- Smart Recovery Sessions
- Space Rental is available (Hourly & Monthly Rates available) | Dauphin | Life Esteem | Life Esteem |
| Home of the Sparrow - Career Development | Helps homeless and low-income women develop skills to secure and maintain employment. | Chester | PA HOME OF THE SPARROW | Home of the Sparrow |
| Indiana County Community Action Program - Work Ready | Provides job preparation classes to Indiana County residents referred by the County Assistance Office. Primary goal is to secure and retain employment by providing services that will help the client stabilize barriers that may hinder them from achieving self-sufficiency. This is accomplished through appropriate assessments, evaluations, services and activities. | Indiana | Employment Program | Indiana County Community Action Program |
| JEVS Human Services - Career Solutions for 55+ | Career Solutions for 55+ offers a free employment program designed to help older adults learn new skills, secure new jobs, and improve their lives. Offering free career workshops, job readiness training, placement assistance, and access to a computer lab completely equipped with software tutorials and job search related programs. | Philadelphia | JEVS Human Services - PA CareerLink | JEVS Human Services |
| JFCS Career Development Center - WorkAble | Provides career consulting and employment coaching to unemployed and underemployed job seekers in the Allegheny County region. Services include: Career consulting and assessment, Guidance in resume and cover letter writing, Development of job search strategies, networking skills and interviewing skills, LinkedIn and social media training, Job search assistance, Online learning center and computer lab, Help with immediate needs and barriers to employment, Connection to other resources.
WorkAble is available at sites through Allegheny county, including Millvale, Bethel Park, Prospect Park, Mt Lebanon, Bellevue, Allison Park, Oakland and Squirrel Hill. | Allegheny | JFCS Career Development Center | Jewish Family and Community Services |
| Job Corps Center - Career Development Services | Offers career development services to at-risk young women and men, ages 16 to 24, to prepare them for successful careers. | Philadelphia | Job Corps Center - Philadelphia Regional Office - Philadelphia; South Philadelphia | Job Corps Center - Philadelphia Regional Office |
| Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania - Lancaster | Provides practical financial literacy and career awareness programs to schools in grades K-12. Volunteers from all walks of life help present the JA programs to the students. All materials and programs already prepared. Volunteers only need to have knowledge of the real world and how education applies to it. JA programs are age appropriate, student friendly and fun. Requires approximately 1 hour weekly for 5-7 weeks. JA seeks over 1000 volunteers annually to meet their program needs in the classroom. Additionally, JA seeks volunteers to assist in planning and implementing special events annually. | Lancaster | Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania - Lancaster | Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania |
| Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania - York | Provides practical financial literacy and career awareness programs to schools in grades K-12. Volunteers from all walks of life help present the JA programs to the students. All materials and programs already prepared. Volunteers only need to have knowledge of the real world and how education applies to it. JA programs are age appropriate, student friendly and fun. Requires approximately 1 hour weekly for 5-7 weeks. JA seeks over 1000 volunteers annually to meet their program needs in the classroom. Additionally, JA seeks volunteers to assist in planning and implementing special events annually. | York | Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania - York | Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania |
| Lancaster Works at ASSETS | Employment/Workforce Development program.
Services include:
- Career/employment planning assistance and guidance
- Employment placement service
- Wrap-around support services in support of workforce development
- Career tracking and indefinite access to support
| Lancaster | Lancaster Works at ASSETS | ASSETS |
| Military Spouse Corporate Career Network | The Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) focuses on:- Employment readiness training programs
- Job placement solutions
- No-cost services to all military-affiliated spouses, retired military spouses and caregivers to war wounded heroes.
| | Military Spouse Corporate Career Network | Military Spouse Corporate Career Network |
| National Council of Jewish Women - Center for Women | Helps women throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region with areas related to achieving economic independence, providing women and young women in the community with programs and initiatives dedicated to building financial skills, education related to workforce entry/re-entry, mentorship, internship opportunities, legal consultations, financial coaches and referrals to additional support services. | Allegheny | Center for Women | Center for Women |
| New Choices Career Development Program | Career development program that benefits women and men from all socio-economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
The individuals served are linked together by one common factor: they are in transition; they are in movement, in change. They are people who have either sought change, those looking for new employment, those who have recently separated or are in the process of divorce, those seeking new opportunities or those who have change thrust upon them the first-time pregnant, the recently widowed, or laid-off.
The label “transition” can apply to:
- Single Mothers
- First time Pregnant
- Recently fired
- Recently quit
- Dislocated Workers: those who are laid-off, or lose employment because of the economic climate
- Dislocated Homemaker: including those who previously worked within the home and were supported by another family member and now due to death or divorce, must reenter the work force, or in some cases enter the work force for the first time
| Lancaster | New Choices Career Development Program | Lancaster County Career & Technology Center |
| North Penn and Indian Valley Boys and Girls Clubs - Project Learn - Lansdale | The Club is dedicated to promoting high graduation rates and access to secondary education among our members. Education is paramount for our members to forge successful futures. Our homework assistance program, Project Learn, provides free academic enrichment to qualifying students in grades 1 through 5 each weekday in the North Penn, Souderton, and Wissahickon School Districts. | Montgomery | North Penn Valley Boys and Girls Clubs - Montgomery; Lansdale | North Penn and Indian Valley Boys and Girls Clubs |
| North Penn and Indian Valley Boys and Girls Clubs - Project Learn - Souderton | The Club is dedicated to promoting high graduation rates and access to secondary education among our members. Education is paramount for our members to forge successful futures. Our homework assistance program, Project Learn, provides free academic enrichment to qualifying students in grades 1 through 5 each weekday in the North Penn, Souderton, and Wissahickon School Districts. | Montgomery | Indian Valley Boys and Girls Club | North Penn and Indian Valley Boys and Girls Clubs |
| PA CareerLink - Berks County | A one stop shop for career and employment services that include:
- www.pacareerlink.pa.gov is PA's job search website that is free to employers and job seekers. New job postings daily. Create and account, enter your education and work history and a resume is created for you.
- Conduct workshops and information sessions for the public. Can be found on the events calendar at www.careerlinkberks.com. Examples of topics: Computer Basics, MS Word and MS Excel for Beginners, Career Exploration and Networking, How to Identify your Skills, Resume Success, Ace the interview. Self schedule at wee.pacareerlink.pa.gov or call 610-988-1300.
- Comprehensive Career Services - One-on-one with an employment planner to development an employment plan and outline a path to their next job. Our Success Starts Here sessions cover the gap from job search to job by centering attention on career development and advancing their skills to help succeed in their current market and workplace. For adults 18 years and up. Must meet federal eligibility requirements. Attend Welcome Orientation. Check the Events calendar at www.pacareerlink.pa.gov for days and times.
- Work one-on-one with an employment planner to develop an employment plan and outline the path to their next job. When a plan includes training, individuals can apply for an Individual Training Account (ITA) Eligible raining programs are listed on www.pacareerlink.pa.gov. Training is also done by employers through the On-the Job Training (OJT) program. For adults 18 years and up. Must meet federal eligibility requirements. Attend Welcome Orientation. Check the Events calendar at www.pacareerlink.pa.gov for days and times.
- Job Search/Job Club - Individuals can sign up for Comprehensive Career Services. Work one-on-one with an employment planner to development and employment plan and outline the path to their next job. Work with an employment specialist while conducting their job search. The employment receives information about employers' needs and works to connect to those opportunities. For adults 19 years and up. Must meet federal eligibility requirements. Attend Welcome Orientation. Check the Events calendar at www.pacareerlink.pa.gov for days and times.
- Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) serves young adults 16-18 years old who are currently enrolled in high school in Berks County. The six-week work experience runs from the end of June through the beginning of August and services 150-300 students each summer. SYEP participants work 20-30 hours per week are paid $8 an hour by the program. Local employers offer positions spanning a variety occupations: healthcare, manufacturing, office work, outdoor maintenance, working with children, retail, etc. For High School students 16-18 years. Must meet federal eligibility requirements. Eligibility packets are made available.
- High School Equivalency/GED instruction is provided free of charge to eligible young adults who are interested in pursuing employment and/or post-secondary education once they obtain their GED. Classes are held in English during daytime hours at their office and include testing fees, material and supplies. Those with perfect attendance receive a weekly stipend. The average length of time it takes for a participant to obtain the GED is 4-8 weeks. While in class, they work one-on-one with their assigned case manager, who assists them in creating and carrying out a detailed career plan. They mal also work in the aid Work Experience Program. For young adults 17-24. Must meet federal eligibility requirements. Attend Welcome Orientation. Check the events calendar at www.pacareerlink.pa.gov for days and times.
- Paid Work Experience (PWE) program is available to those enrolled in either the High School Equivalency/GED or Career Services programs. Participants have a part-time, temporary assignment with a local employer in the career filed of their choice. Wages are between $8-10/hour depending on the difficulty of the job and are paid by the program. Individuals work anywhere from 6-12 weeks with an employer and can participate in multiple PWE placements. This program allows individual to build their resume and try different career areas, job shadow with some of the leading employer and earn money while doing it. For young adults 17-24. Must meet federal eligibility requirements. Attend Welcome Orientation. Check the events calendar at www.pacareerlink.pa.gov for days and times.
- Career Services are provided free of charge to eligible you adults who have graduated high school or any type of post-secondary education and are looking for assistance in finding work or enrolling in post-secondary education. Individuals will develop an in-depth career plan that can contain a variety of components including job shadowing, volunteering, interning, participating in the part time Paid Work Experience Program, college visits, interview prep, job search and more. Assessments and standardized tests are utilized to gauge work skills. Individuals will take the WorkKeys® Assessments to earn an ACT® National Career Readiness Certificate, which certifies essential sills for the workplace. For young adults 17-24. Must meet federal eligibility requirements. Attend Welcome Orientation. Check the events calendar at www.pacareerlink.pa.gov for days and times.
| Berks | PA CareerLink - Berks County | PA CareerLink |
| PA CareerLink - York County | One-stop-shop' offering comprehensive services for anyone seeking employment & training assistance.
Career Resource Center provides resume writing, career exploration and access to internet for employment purposes.
Services for all employers and job seekers in county
Information exchange of services and programs of community-based organizations
Will provide specialized services to individuals with unique needs
Job referral and placement
Labor market information
Veterans' employment services
Youth employment services
Rural employment related services
National job openings via internet access
Training services including on-the-job, dislocated worker, adult & youth training
Trade Act services
Career workshops
Pa Teleclaims (unemployment compensation benefits) 717-767-7632
| York | PA CareerLink - York County | PA CareerLink |
| Pennsylvania Women Work - Generations Realizing Occupational Wellness (GROW) | A statewide program for families that helps young mothers and fathers (ages 18-35) with children do better. GROW helps low-income parents learn the skills and line up the resources to go back to school or become ready for better jobs, so families can accomplish financial independence. GROW specifically targets unemployed or significantly underemployed parents of young children, and strives to be the bridge they need to cross over from struggle to success. | Allegheny | Pennsylvania Women Work | Pennsylvania Women Work |
| Pennsylvania Women Work - New Choices Career Development | A series of career development classes that teach women (and men) the skills they need to search for a job, ace an interview, and find employment that pays a family-sustaining wage. The ten-session career development program provides individualized support in areas including career assessment and exploration, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques and stress and time management. Students will also learn current computer skills. | Allegheny | Pennsylvania Women Work | Pennsylvania Women Work |
| Philadelphia Youth Network - Work Ready Program | WorkReady provides skills training and industry pipeline programs. WorkReady Philadelphia programs offer a variety of ways that businesses throughout the region can give a young person their first break.
| Philadelphia | Philadelphia Youth Network - Philadelphia; Old City | Philadelphia Youth Network |
| Philmont Non-Profit Development Center - Employment Training | Provide training for individuals seeking careers in:
- Development Director of Nonprofit Organizations
- Fundraiser
- Grant Writer | Montgomery | Philmont Non-Profit Development Center - Montgomery; Glenside | Philmont Non-Profit Development Center |
| Philmont Non-Profit Development Center - Employment Training - Camden | Provide training for individuals seeking careers in:
- Development Director of Nonprofit Organizations
- Fundraiser
- Grant Writer | | Camden Office (Philmont Non-Profit Development Center) | Philmont Non-Profit Development Center |
| Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers (PREP Charter High) - Career Development Internships | Provides each student the opportunity to experience a different career choice each year. | Philadelphia | Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers - Philadelphia; South Philadelphia | Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers (PREP Charter High) |
| Preparing Older Youth for Success - Education and Job Readiness - Multicultural Community Family Services - Delaware; Upper Darby | The Preparing Older Youth for Success (POYS) Job Readiness Program
The Preparing Older Youth for Success (POYS) Program provides GED Instruction and job readiness services for older youth in Delaware County between the ages of 18-24, and prepares them to pass the Pennsylvania State General Education Development exam. Participants also receive assistance in the following areas:
Enrolling in college or trade school
Preparation for the National Retail Foundation Certified Customer Service examination
Obtaining employment with area employers through direct hiring and internships
Assistance with resume writing, interviewing skills, job search and other support services | Delaware | Multicultural Community Family Services - Delaware; Upper Darby | Multicultural Community Family Services |
| PROBE - Potential Reentry Opportunities in Business & Education - Lebanon - New Choices Career Program | Provides individual career counseling and career development classes that cover job search skills, basic computer skills, computer job search skills, and resume writing to people in career transition | Lebanon | PROBE - Potential Reentry Opportunities in Business & Education | PROBE - Potential Reentry Opportunities in Business & Education |
| Ramsey Educational Development Institute - Training and Employment Services | REDI offers a comprehensive range of behavior change and adaptation techniques designed to foster independence, and job retention skills for meaningful employment in the public and private sectors. REDI focuses on teaching skills that encourage self-respect, a positive attitude and work ethic, and improved time management techniques for personal responsibilities. Pre-employment techniques, resume writing, and basic communication skills are offered. REDI provides training linkages with organizations such as labor unions for apprenticeship programs that lead to permanent positions.
| Montgomery | Ramsey Educational Development Institute, Inc. - Montgomery; Norristown | Ramsey Educational Development Institute |
| Saint Benedict Education Center | Offers intensive case management, academic remediation, job readiness preparation, job development and job placement assistance. | Erie | Saint Benedict Education Center | Saint Benedict Education Center |
| The Career Wardrobe - Professional And Personal Development Seminars | The Career Wardrobe offers two types of personal and professional development seminars for low-income women entering the workforce: 1 The Gateway to Success Seminars are a series of monthly workshops providing educational information designed to help clients not only obtain a job, but also maintain it. These seminars are offered for free as part of the Referral Partner Membership program. 2 Agencies can also have Career Wardrobe staff and volunteers provide seminars at the Referral Partner's site for a small fee. | Philadelphia | THE CAREER WARDROBE | The Career Wardrobe |
| Tip of the Arrow Foundation | The Tip of the Arrow Foundation is a volunteer organization staffed by highly experienced career counselors. Our target is U.S. veterans of the Global War on Terror. Our aim is to help you transition to civilian work life successfully.
Most or our consultants are veterans themselves and have faced a transition similar to the one on which you are embarking. We will provide you with one-on-one coaching and guidance to help you navigate the entire process of finding and entering your next career. In addition, we have cultivated relationships with potential employers in both the private and government sectors to help clear the path toward achieving your desired job.
Tip of the Arrow counselors will be on post during your stay with the demobilization company, available to meet with you and get you started on the job search process. If you do not have time to do this while going through demob, do not worry! You will always have someone to call after you return home. That is our commitment to you. The counselor to whom you are assigned will be available by phone 24/7. No other transition service available to veterans offers the same level of support.
Your Tip of the Arrow counselor will work with you to:- Take an inventory of marketable skills,
- Build an effective, attention-getting resumé,
- Develop job search strategies and skills,
- Prepare for interviews,
- Debrief after each interview,
- Negotiate salary and benefit packages,
- Smooth the way into your new job through post-employment mentoring.
| | Tip of the Arrow Foundation | Tip of the Arrow Foundation |
| To Our Children's Future with Health - Career Mentoring Program | Career Mentoring Program provides an opportunity for community youth to experience what it is like in the adult world. The program matches youth with adult mentors in field of interest. | Philadelphia | To Our Children's Future with Health - Philadelphia; West Philadelphia | To Our Children's Future with Health |
| United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration - Education and Training: Educational & Career Counseling and CareerScope | Educational and Career Counseling Services
Free Educational and Career Counseling (Chapter 36) services are provided to transitioning Service members who are:- Within six months prior to discharge from active duty.
- Within one year following discharge from active duty.
- Current beneficiaries of educational assistance under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 1606, 1607.
- Veterans and qualified dependents who are eligible for and have entitlement to education assistance under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 1606, 1607.
Services include:- Counseling to facilitate career decision making for civilian or military occupations.
- Educational and career counseling to choose an appropriate civilian occupation and develop a training program.
- Academic and adjustment counseling to resolve barriers that impede success in training or employment.
CareerScope
In addition to Career Counseling, the Department of Veterans Affairs provides the interest and aptitude assessment tool known as CareerScope at no cost to all eligible benefit recipients. CareerScope has been used frequently by Veterans to determine the best career path for transition to civilian life.
Whether you wish to pursue education and training in a field you already know, or you wish to branch out to other fields that interest you, CareerScope can help. With CareerScope you will be provided with an assessment of your interests and aptitudes, and given recommendations about which careers you may enjoy and be successful doing, and what courses or training programs you should focus on to pursue those careers.
| | United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration - Education and Training | United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration |
| Urban Erie Community Development Corporation - Workforce Development | Provides career counseling and assistance with job searches, job applications and resumes. Clients receive soft-skill training which includes practice job interviewing. Assistance is given to clients interested in vocational training and are aided in the process of applying to technical or vocational schools. | Erie | Urban Erie Community Development Corporation | Urban Erie Community Development Corporation |
| Urban League of Philadelphia - Economic Advancement | Helps African Americans find tools and resources to access and advance in the job market. Includes resume and interview workshops, one-on-one job coaching, and information sessions with partnering employers.
| Philadelphia | Urban League of Philadelphia - Philadelphia; Center City | Urban League of Philadelphia |
| Venango County Department of Human Services - Main Complex - Community Support Services | Provides a variety of services to assist adults and families with daily stressors like childcare, nutrition and clothing, health needs, utility, transportation, support groups, Life Coach for transition-aged youth, scholarship programs for summer camp and field trips, literacy programs, and employment services. | Venango | Venango County Department of Human Services - Main Complex | Venango County Department of Human Services |
| Veterans Leadership Program - Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program | Provides help for homeless veterans to seek and gain employment and training services to re-enter the work force. Offers job counseling, resume preparation and job placement. | Allegheny | Veterans Leadership Program-Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program | Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA |
| William F. Goodling Advanced Skills Learning Center | Mission: To offer well-designed, coordinated training to meet the present and emerging skilled labor requirements of modern manufacturers and healthcare organizations. Our programs are designed to meet personal and strategic short term and long term goals of our participants. Our objective is to help students achieve meaningful long-term employment at family-sustaining wages; provide productive positive thinking men and women who are prepared for today and tomorrow's manufacturing jobs; and develop a capable workforce that permits confident business planning for the future.
Provides training to incumbent, dislocated, disadvantaged, underemployed workers, the unemployed, new entrants, and to high school students through a school-to-work high school internship training (HI) program
Adult education programs in welding technology, electronic/electrical repair technology, CAD/CAM, machining technology and geospatial information systems.
Hanover Center for Workforce Excellence at R.H. SheppardD CO., INC., 400 Pine Street Hanover PA | York | Harrisburg Area Community College - York Campus | Harrisburg Area Community College |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Wounded Warrior Project is a charitable organization that assists physically or mentally injured veterans through advocacy, events, resources and programs.
Programs include:- Combat Stress Recovery Program,
- Project Odyssey,
- Restore Warriors,
- The Independence Program and the Long-Term Support Trust,
- Physical Health & Wellness programs,
- Soldier Ride,
- TRACK,
- Transition Training Academy,
- Warriors to Work,
- Alumni program,
- Family Support program,
- Benefits Service,
- International Support,
- WWP Packs,
- Peer Support,
- Policy and Government Affairs,
- Resource Center.
Vist website for detailed information on these programs. | | Wounded Warrior Project | Wounded Warrior Project |
| Wounded Warrior Project, Pittsburgh | Wounded Warrior Project is a charitable organization that assists physically or mentally injured veterans through advocacy, events, resources and programs.
Programs include:- Combat Stress Recovery Program,
- Project Odyssey,
- Restore Warriors,
- The Independence Program and the Long-Term Support Trust,
- Physical Health & Wellness programs,
- Soldier Ride,
- TRACK,
- Transition Training Academy,
- Warriors to Work,
- Alumni program,
- Family Support program,
- Benefits Service,
- International Support,
- WWP Packs,
- Peer Support,
- Policy and Government Affairs,
- Resource Center.
Vist website for detailed information on these programs. | Allegheny | Wounded Warrior Project | Wounded Warrior Project |
| Young Adult Classes with Hands On Training (Y.A.C.H.T) | FREE Employment and Training Program; Professional Development Classes Paid at $20.00 per Class; 5 day Labor/Maintenance Hands-On Training Paid at $50.00 per Day; Assistance with Paid Work Experience at $10.00 per hour | Westmoreland | Young Adult Careers with Hands on Training (Y.A.C.H.T) | Private Industry Council of Westmoreland Fayette |
| YWCA Allentown - Professional Development Workshops | Career development workshops offered free to the public at CareerLink Lehigh Valley. Includes workshops in employer expectations, difficult conversations, professional etiquette, networking, and public speaking. Offered on-site and at CareerLink Lehigh Valley.
| Lehigh | YWCA Allentown - Professional Development Workshops | YWCA Allentown |
| YWCA Greater Harrisburg - Employment Readiness Services for Homeless Veterans | Provides a full range of employment readiness services to eligible homeless veterans seeking employment and self-sufficiency.
Services include job search assistance, career planning and employment plan development, resume development and updating, interview skills training, assistance with work clothing, transportation, and referral assistance to help obtain other benefits and services.
Provides job development, job coaching and retention services to eligible veterans regardless of barriers. This includes ordering Veterans DD 214 forms, coordination with housing providers, site coordination at area CareerLinks and other services. | Dauphin | YWCA Greater Harrisburg | YWCA Greater Harrisburg |
| YWCA Greater Harrisburg - Ticket to Work | Assists and provides Social Security beneficiaries with the choices and opportunities to become employed, increase their earnings, and eventually leave and remain off benefits by becoming fully self-supportive.
Services
- Explanation of Social Security's rules
- Work incentive counseling
- Career consulting/job leads
- Case management | Dauphin | YWCA Greater Harrisburg | YWCA Greater Harrisburg |
| YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Resource Center - Homewood | Supports families in achieving self-sufficiency through providing an extensive network of financial management skills, tools and training. Advocates with community partners to improve access and to develop opportunities for life-long learning. Provides referrals, breast and cervical health navigation, personalized support, and assistance in applying for public benefits and health insurance. | Allegheny | Resource Center | YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh |
