Paid job training 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.

The Employment Institute offers multiple nationally recognized certification programs, employment opportunities, life skills and work readiness training, education services and employment exposure/search services. We are a highly respected and award-winning 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.

BVRS 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.

Provides career counseling, resume development, job search services, interviewing training, and referrals to GED training/preparation sites. 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.

Assists with resume writing, job leads, interview preparation training referrals, and career assistance for adults and youth. A career counselor for youth, ages 14 to 21, helps with job readiness, resume preparation and job search/placement. Free computer classes offered.

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.

Programs for individuals who have been involved in the legal system. Provides education, employment, and training services.

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.

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.

Individual, group, family, marriage, and military readjustment counseling; vocational and employment counseling; drug and alcohol assessment and referral.

Provides job placement, on site job training for a limited time, and follow up services.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Training and Employment services to assist eligible farmworkers to reach self-sufficiency through successful job placement.


Services:

- Eligibility Assistance
- Program Application Assistance
- Skills and Interest Assessments
- Individual Career Counseling
- Career Exploration and Planning
- Resumé Assistance
- Interview Assistance
- English as a Second Language and Workplace Literacy Training
- Computer Literacy Training
- Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency (GED)
- Life Skills Training
- Work Experience
- Customized Training
- Occupational Skills Training and Certifications
- Skill Upgrading and Retraining
- On-the-Job Training
- Supportive Services
- Entrepreneurship Training
- Follow-up Services After-Job Placement

New Choices is a proven program designed to give clients individualized attention and training to help each person achieve personally and professionally. We work one-on-one and in small groups to help our clients see how to transfer their past skills, prepare them for the job market, and assist them in making professional decisions.

Through a network of service delivery partners, including PA CareerLink® Centers and programs for youth and young adults aged 16 to 24, Philadelphia Works makes investments that help Philadelphia residents prepare to succeed in the workplace. We can help make sure you have the training and skills needed to be work-ready and reach your career and educational goals

Provides services to bring together regional employers and local job seekers.
Anyone interested in finding employment has access to our resource library; staffed by trained resource specialists.


Resource Library includes:
* Computers with internet access and resume writing software
* PA CareerLink registration
* Resume packet to help create the perfect resume
* Information on interviewing skills and writing cover and follow-up letters
* Job listings * Internet website list
* Labor market information
* Training provider information
* Local agencies/services/resources information
* Phone, fax and copier access for job searching
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Job training/placement, workshops, job fairs, training and certifications, resume assistance etc.

Supports fathers and in the fathering role. Training areas include: Workforce and On-The-Job/Training Opportunities, Fathering & Family Roles, Budgeting & Money Management, Self-Awareness & Caring for Self and Relationship Skills. Numerous strategies are utilized to keep DADS engaged and motivated by providing money for every session attended, family outings, certificates & certifications, and information & referrals.

Supports fathers and in the fathering role. Training areas include: Workforce and On-The-Job/Training Opportunities, Fathering & Family Roles, Budgeting & Money Management, Self-Awareness & Caring for Self and Relationship Skills. Numerous strategies are utilized to keep DADS engaged and motivated by providing money for every session attended, family outings, certificates & certifications, and information & referrals.

Supports fathers and in the fathering role. Training areas include: Workforce and On-The-Job/Training Opportunities, Fathering & Family Roles, Budgeting & Money Management, Self-Awareness & Caring for Self and Relationship Skills. Numerous strategies are utilized to keep DADS engaged and motivated by providing money for every session attended, family outings, certificates & certifications, and information & referrals.

Supports fathers and in the fathering role. Training areas include: Workforce and On-The-Job/Training Opportunities, Fathering & Family Roles, Budgeting & Money Management, Self-Awareness & Caring for Self and Relationship Skills. Numerous strategies are utilized to keep DADS engaged and motivated by providing money for every session attended, family outings, certificates & certifications, and information & referrals.

Work Ready meets the core of SCCAP's mission. We actively work with families to help them break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their children.

Our staff members help families identify the barriers that are keeping them from obtaining and keeping long term employment, and then we help them work to overcome those barriers. We also provide ongoing support and guidance to families as they transition to permanent employment.

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.

Provides comprehensive connection to community resources and Workforce/employment services operated by Trehab and other community partners. Includes 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.

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.

Provides work experience and training opportunities to Allegheny County residents age 55+ 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.

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.

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.

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, Homeless Veterans Day Program provides weekday services for Pittsburgh's homeless veterans and includes breakfast & lunch, showers and clothing,financial literacy, life skills, medical/legal and employment assistance.

Shuttle available from area shelters.

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard provides housing and supportive services to homeless military Veterans through a partnership with the Veterans Administration. Offers homeless Veterans an array of facilities and services that build residential stability and self-determination and increase a Veteran's earning potential and success in long-term competitive employment.

Services to help veterans to transition from homeless to home include:

• Meals,
• Clothing,
• Groceries,
• Transportation for program participants,
• Case management,
• Referrals,
• Recovery support,
• Mental health support,
• Employment assistance,
• Financial and Education support.

Year Up is a free one year program that empowers young adults (18-30 years old) to move from minimum wage to meaningful careers 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.