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AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program
Reading Senior Community Service Employment Program
Paid job training program
400 Washington Street
Suite 603
Reading, PA 19601
Eligibility: Residents of Berks County, 55 years or older, not employed
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
AARP Pennsylvania Office
Senior Community Service Employment Program
AARP Foundation is a Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). The program enables unemployed, Allegheny County residents who are 55 years of age or older and meet income guidelines with paid training opportunities while seeking employment. Participants train 18 hours per week at non-profit or public organizations.
2020 Ardmore Boulevard
3 Parkway Center East, Suite 210
Forest Hills, PA 15221
Eligibility: SCSEP - 55 years of age or older, Allegheny County, unemployed seeking employment, low income, eligible to work in the US.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Auberle
Employment Institute
Offers multiple nationally recognized certification programs, employment opportunities, life skills and work readiness training, education services, and employment exposure/search services. Offers a workforce development program that helps individuals find a good paying and sustainable career. Our case managers work with any individual experiencing a barrier to employment, including individuals struggling with drug and alcohol abuse or mental health concerns.

When individuals graduate from one of the Employment Institute's programs, they are prepared to take on the real world of work and have the training to succeed.

The Employment Institute works with individuals age 14 and older.
1101 Hartman Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Eligibility: 14 years and older.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh
Community Services
Offers assessments by licensed optometrists, prescriptions for optical aids, and the opportunity to try out aids ranging from magnifiers, writing guides, special lighting devices, and closed-circuit TVs. Prevention of blindness programs including free vision screenings for children 12 months to 6 years of age. Transportation
. This free door-to-door service provides rides to essential medical appointment or critical service need, such as obtaining a photo ID or grocery shopping. Individuals must live in Allegheny County and meet the program criteria. Appointments requested to be made in advance.
1816 Locust Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Eligibility: All individuals who are blind, vision impaired, or who have related disabilities qualify for our programs. BVRS is committed to providing the very best in training and essential services.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
East End Cooperative Ministry
East End Cooperative Ministry - Apprenticeships and Employment Assistance
Offers job finding assistance, including help with resumes, interview skills, and other basic employability and life skills programs to enable individuals to become and remain steadily-employed.

Offers Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programs in Industrial sewing. Visit the website or call for additional information.
6140 Station Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Eligibility: Serves all interested in obtaining employment.

No Megan's Law violations or history of violent crimes.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies
Second Chance Young Adult Services
Programs for individuals who have been involved in the legal system. Provides education, employment, and training services.
540 Central Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15902
Eligibility: Young adults 18-24
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
MaturityWorks
MaturityWorks - Chester
MaturityWorks is a training program that helps people, age 55 and older, increase their job skills through paid community service in local non-profit organizations. MaturityWorks matches eligible older job seekers with local nonprofits and public agencies so they can increase skills and build self-confidence, while earning a modest income. Based on their employment interests and goals, participants may also receive supportive services and skills training. The MaturityWorks experience frequently leads to permanent employment.
710 Crosby Street
Suite B
Chester, PA 19013
Eligibility: To be eligible for MaturityWorks, you must:

Be unemployed
55 or older
Meet family income guidelines
MaturityWorks
MaturityWorks - Exton
MaturityWorks is a training program that helps people, age 55 and older, increase their job skills through paid community service in local non-profit organizations. MaturityWorks matches eligible older job seekers with local nonprofits and public agencies so they can increase skills and build self-confidence, while earning a modest income. Based on their employment interests and goals, participants may also receive supportive services and skills training. The MaturityWorks experience frequently leads to permanent employment.
479 Thomas Jones Way
Exton, PA 19341
Eligibility: To be eligible for MaturityWorks, you must:

Be unemployed
55 or older
Meet family income guidelines
McKeesport Veterans Center
Veterans' Services
Provides individual, group, family, marriage, and military readjustment counseling; vocational and employment counseling; drug and alcohol assessment and referral.
2001 Lincoln Way
Oak Park Mall, Suite 280
McKeesport, PA 15131
Eligibility: Veterans and their Dependents, Active Duty military including Coast Guard and Reserves.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Occupational Services
Community Employment Job Placement Program
Provides job placement, on-site job training for a limited time, and follow up services. Individuals work with an employment team to develop a job within the community which is consistent with the individual's capabilities and interests.
17 Redwood Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Eligibility:
  • Adults age 18 and older
  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Residents of Franklin and Fulton Counties
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
PA CareerLink
PA CareerLink - Berks County
A one-stop shop for career and employment services that include:
* PA's job search website that is free to employers and job seekers. New job postings daily.
* Workshops and information sessions are available to the public. Can be found on the events calendar.
* Comprehensive Career Services - One-on-one with an employment planner. For adults 18 years and up. Must meet federal eligibility requirements.
* Work one-on-one with an employment planner to develop an employment plan and outline the path to their next job. For adults 18 years and up. Must meet federal eligibility requirements.
* Job Search/Job Club - Individuals can sign up for Comprehensive Career Services. Work one-on-one with an employment planner to develop an employment plan. For adults 18 years and up. Must meet federal eligibility requirements.
* Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) serves young adults 16-24 years old who are currently enrolled in school in Berks County. Must meet federal eligibility requirements.
* 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. For young adults 17-24. Must meet federal eligibility requirements.
* Paid Work Experience (PWE) program is available to those enrolled in either the High School Equivalency/GED or Career Services programs. For young adults 17-24. Must meet federal eligibility requirements.
* Career Services are provided free of charge to eligible young 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. For young adults 17-24. Must meet federal eligibility requirements.
1920 Kutztown Road
Suite F
Reading, PA 19604
Eligibility: See description
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30pm
Wednesday, 10:00am to 4:30pm
PA CareerLink
Career Development
Programs that provide training that is designed to enable employees to perform a job that their previous training has not equipped them for or to adapt to changes in the workplace. Retraining may be needed when new methods or equipment are introduced or when jobs for which employees have trained are phased out. It may also be provided by employers or governments for employees who have been laid off and are no longer able to find employment using the skills they already possess. The need for retraining may arise because of a decline in a particular industry sector or because of rapid technological change.
1600 5th Avenue
Suite 200
Altoona, PA 16602
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
PA CareerLink
Career Development
The PA CareerLink of Fayette County offers various services including:

• Resume Workshops
• Credit Workshops
• Interviewing Workshops
• Funds for Trainings
• On The Job Trainings
• OVR Services
• Veteran Services
• Adult Education Classes
• Youth Program
• Job search
• Courtesy UC direct phone line

112 Commonwealth Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
PA CareerLink
Career Development
Programs that provide training that is designed to enable employees to perform a job that their previous training has not equipped them for or to adapt to changes in the workplace. Retraining may be needed when new methods or equipment are introduced or when jobs for which employees have trained are phased out. It may also be provided by employers or governments for employees who have been laid off and are no longer able to find employment using the skills they already possess. The need for retraining may arise because of a decline in a particular industry sector or because of rapid technological change.
248 Main Street
Suite 100
Johnstown, PA 15901
Eligibility: Services not limited to Cambria County residents. Pennsylania residents may access any PA CareerLink.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
PA CareerLink
Career Development
The PA CareerLink is a one-stop job center that provides an array of employment and training services in a convenient, easily accessible location.

Services include job counseling, testing and assessment; resume preparation assistance, interview training and other prejob guidance services; job matching and referral; unemployment insurance and job registration; labor market and career information; information on financial aid for education and training; and referral for job training, transportation, child care, personal and financial counseling, health care and other human services resources in the community.
285 Beaver Valley Mall, Route 18
Monaca, PA 15061
Eligibility: No eligibility for core services. Eligibility will depend on specific programs and funding for intensive and training services.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Pathstone
Training & Employment Services
Provides comprehensive training and employment services to assist eligible farmworkers to reach self-sufficiency through successful job placement.


421 McFarlan Road
Longwood Corporate Center South
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Eligibility: Must have worked in agriculture in the last 24 months; be work authorized in the US
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing an initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.
122 West Market Street
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Eligibility: Registered participants: county residents who have been terminated or laid off, disabled, and those re-entering the community from the criminal justice system
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing an initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.
150 V-Twin Drive
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Eligibility: Registered participants: county residents who have been terminated or laid off, disabled, and those re-entering the community from the criminal justice system
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing an initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.
100 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Eligibility: Registered participants: county residents who have been terminated or laid off, disabled, and those re-entering the community from the criminal justice system
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing an initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.
1 Alexandra Court
Carlisle, PA 17015
Eligibility: Registered participants: county residents who have been terminated or laid off, disabled, and those re-entering the community from the criminal justice system
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing an initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.
600 Norland Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Eligibility: Registered participants: county residents who have been terminated or laid off, disabled, and those re-entering the community from the criminal justice system
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing an initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.
54 Pennsylvania Avenue
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Eligibility: Registered participants: county residents who have been terminated or laid off, disabled, and those re-entering the community from the criminal justice system
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing an initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.
MCIDC Plaza, Bldg. 58
6395 SR103N
Lewistown, PA 17044
Eligibility: Registered participants: county residents who have been terminated or laid off, disabled, and those re-entering the community from the criminal justice system
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing an initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.
841 Vogelsong Road
York, PA 17404
Eligibility: Registered participants: county residents who have been terminated or laid off, disabled, and those re-entering the community from the criminal justice system
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pennsylvania Women Work
New Choices Career Development
Offers clients individualized attention and training to help each person achieve personally and professionally. The program involves working one-on-one and in small groups to help clients see how to transfer their past skills, prepare them for the job market, and assist them in making professional decisions.
650 Smithfield Street
Centre City Tower, Suite 520
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Men and women.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm
Perry County Literacy Council
Perry County CareerLink
Provides a range of employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, and job retraining assistance. Also assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human Services, filing an initial Unemployment Claim, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.
133 South 5th Street
Newport, PA 17074
Eligibility: Residents of Perry, Upper Dauphin, and Western Juniata counties
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm; other hours by appointment.
Philadelphia Works, Inc
Workforce Development Board
Offers career development support, job finding assistance, and apprenticeship opportunities to Philadelphia youth and young adults.
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Eligibility: Residents of Philadelphia age 16 to 24
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Pike County Workforce Development
Employer Services
Offers access to a resource library that includes: computers with internet access and resume writing software; PA CareerLink registration; resume packets; information on interviewing skills and writing cover and follow-up letters; labor market and training provider information; job listings; information on local agencies, services, and resources; and phone, fax, and copier access for job searching.
837 Route 6, Unit 2
Shohola, PA 18458
Eligibility: Residents of Pike County. Must meet eligibility guidelines for some services.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Pittsburgh Community Services
Department of Training and Workforce Development
Offers job training and placement, workshops, job fairs, training and certifications, resume assistance, and other employment services.
249 North Craig Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Eligibility: City of Pittsburgh residents who meet Community Services Block Grant income guidelines.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette
Fatherhood FIRE - Dads Matter
Supports fathers and father figures through educational programs and career development assistance. Stipends are provided to enrolled clients who participate in sessions to help assist with transportation, food, or childcare expenses incurred while participating. Offers family outings, certificates and certifications, and provides information about and referrals to additional services.
219 Donohoe Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Eligibility: Fathers, expectant fathers, or individuals in a fathering role are able to participate.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Flexible evening and weekend program services offered.
Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette
Fatherhood FIRE - Dads Matter
Supports fathers and father figures through educational programs and career development assistance. Stipends are provided to enrolled clients who participate in sessions to help assist with transportation, food, or childcare expenses incurred while participating. Offers family outings, certificates and certifications, and provides information about and referrals to additional services.
112 Commonwealth Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
Eligibility: Fathers, expectant fathers, or individuals in a fathering role are able to participate.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Flexible evening and weekend program services offered.
Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette
Fatherhood FIRE - Dads Matter
Supports fathers and father figures through educational programs and career development assistance. Stipends are provided to enrolled clients who participate in sessions to help assist with transportation, food, or childcare expenses incurred while participating. Offers family outings, certificates and certifications, and provides information about and referrals to additional services.
412 Reed Avenue
Monessen, PA 15062
Eligibility: Fathers, expectant fathers, or individuals in a fathering role are able to participate.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Flexible evening and weekend program services offered.
Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette
Fatherhood FIRE - Dads Matter
Supports fathers and father figures through educational programs and career development assistance. Stipends are provided to enrolled clients who participate in sessions to help assist with transportation, food, or childcare expenses incurred while participating. Offers family outings, certificates and certifications, and provides information about and referrals to additional services.
205 Beaver Valley Mall
Monaca, PA 15061
Eligibility: Fathers, expectant fathers, or individuals in a fathering role are able to participate.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Flexible evening and weekend program services offered.
Southwest Training Services
Career Development
For Dislocated Workers and Adults: Job search and placement assistance, skills training, career assessment, and On-the-Job Training opportunities. In addition: youth services for eligible youth between the ages of 14-24 include internships/work experiences, work readiness training, occupational skills training, case management, guidance and counseling, tutoring, and career awareness/exploration.
200 Greene Plaza
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Eligibility: (WIOA) Adults, Dislocated Workers, Youth between 14-24, Youth between 14-24 (TANF)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
The Brashear Association
Neighborhood Employment Center
Helps residents find employment or identify training and educational opportunities to become more employable. Offers internet access and computer workstations where clients may practice typing skills and refresh their knowledge of office software.
730 East Warrington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Eligibility: Open to adults (age 18 and older) who reside in the service area.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Trehab Community Action Agency
Community Resource Center
Provides comprehensive connection to community resources and Workforce/employment services. This will include employment skills, career counseling, high school equivalency assistance and reentry assistance. Also provides a recovery support center with community based self help programming for substance abuse disorder. Recovery Cafe provides a safe sober place to socialize.
14 Public Avenue
Montrose, PA 18801
Eligibility: Resources for all in the community. Recovery support for individuals and families of individuals in recovery
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 8:00pm
Trehab Community Action Agency
Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN)
Designed to provide intensive case management, education, training, work activities, job placement and retention services, and supportive services to enable parents receiving cash assistance with barriers to employment to move rapidly from dependence to independence through employment.
1302 West Main Street
Susquehanna, PA 18847
Eligibility: Parents recieving cash assistance.
Hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
Urban Senior Job Program (formerly Mature Workers Program )
Provides work experience and training opportunities to Allegheny County residents age 55 and older who meet income guidelines. Individuals enrolled in the program receive training/work experience in nonprofit or government agencies and are paid minimum wage. In addition to work experience and training, enrollees receive assistance in securing full-time and part-time employment in the private sector.
332 Fifth Avenue
4th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: The Urban Senior Job Program is available to those applicants who meet the following requirements:

Age 55 and older
Have previous work experience
Fall into income guidelines
For more information, please call 412-325-3927
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Venango County Department of Human Services
Community Support Services
Provides a variety of services to assist adults and families with daily stressors like childcare, nutrition and clothing, health needs, utility and rental payment assistance, transportation, support groups, Life Coach, scholarship programs for summer camp and field trips, literacy programs, and employment services.
1 Dale Avenue
Franklin, PA 16323
Eligibility: All clients served will be verified as having annual incomes within 125% of the poverty guidelines. Call for full requirements on specific programming.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
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.
2934 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Eligibility: Veterans in need of job preparation assistance.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Year Up Pittsburgh
Year Up Pittsburgh
Offers a free one year program that empowers young adults by ensuring that they gain the skills, experiences, and support necessary to reach their full potential and thrive in professional careers and higher education. Students spend six months learning in-demand technical and professional skills before applying their skills during a six-month corporate internship. Throughout the program, students complete coursework that may be eligible for college credits and receive access to a robust offering of services and supports to promote their success.
500 Grant Street
BNY Mellon Center
Pittsburgh, PA 152194125
Eligibility: Adults age 18 to 30.
Hours: Irregular - call for details.
AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program
Reading Senior Community Service Employment Program
AARP Pennsylvania Office
Senior Community Service Employment Program
Auberle
Employment Institute
Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh
Community Services
East End Cooperative Ministry
East End Cooperative Ministry - Apprenticeships and Employment Assistance
Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies
Second Chance Young Adult Services
MaturityWorks
MaturityWorks - Chester
MaturityWorks
MaturityWorks - Exton
McKeesport Veterans Center
Veterans' Services
Occupational Services
Community Employment Job Placement Program
PA CareerLink
PA CareerLink - Berks County
PA CareerLink
Career Development
PA CareerLink
Career Development
PA CareerLink
Career Development
PA CareerLink
Career Development
Pathstone
Training & Employment Services
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Pennsylvania CareerLink - South Central PA
Job Finding and Employment Services
Pennsylvania Women Work
New Choices Career Development
Perry County Literacy Council
Perry County CareerLink
Philadelphia Works, Inc
Workforce Development Board
Pike County Workforce Development
Employer Services
Pittsburgh Community Services
Department of Training and Workforce Development
Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette
Fatherhood FIRE - Dads Matter
Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette
Fatherhood FIRE - Dads Matter
Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette
Fatherhood FIRE - Dads Matter
Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette
Fatherhood FIRE - Dads Matter
Southwest Training Services
Career Development
The Brashear Association
Neighborhood Employment Center
Trehab Community Action Agency
Community Resource Center
Trehab Community Action Agency
Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN)
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
Urban Senior Job Program (formerly Mature Workers Program )
Venango County Department of Human Services
Community Support Services
Veterans Leadership Program
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
Year Up Pittsburgh
Year Up Pittsburgh
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