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Offers a free, one-year program that empowers young adults 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 services and supports to promote their success.

Offers to help area residents improve or develop job skills for their existing jobs or in preparation for a new career. Courses offered range from short workshops on specific skill sets to programs intended to prepare you for industry certifications.

Provides advice sessions in person, by phone, or a video conference call with experienced volunteers who can help enhance and develop the tools, skills, and confidence needed to be successful in today’s job market. Also provides free financial consultations.

Helps improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking a career change. Services include career counseling and placement assistance; access to workshops on understanding transferable skills, computer and internet use, and resume and interview preparation; referrals to training programs, social services, and job fairs; and access to computer labs and on-line job leads.

Provides various services for job seekers, including: A) Job listings and referral services B) Skill assessment and aptitude testing C) Resume building and interviewing skills D) Career and occupational information E) Job readiness workshops F) Adult literacy counseling

Programming for educators and administrators from regular academic settings as well as technical education settings. Programs include: Educator in the Workplace: Formats include a one day or a week-long program with visits to area employers in the manufacturing, energy or healthcare sectors. Program includes interactions with a range of employees at each business and discussions on work responsibilities, educational requirements, opportunities for advancement, etc. Act 48 credit can be granted.

Provides career preparation and training program for individuals complete community college degrees who face barriers to program completion. Provides short term emergency assistance to help meet basic needs and complete the program.

Provides eligible individuals with career counseling, pre-vocational preparation, basic skills improvement, on-the-job training, occupational skills training and job search assistance.

Prepares adult job seekers for full time employment through an intensive multi-day Workshop. Assists course graduates with resume' preparation, interview skill building, job searching, overcoming barriers to employment, financial planning, maintaining and developing job skills, and reaching goals for job advancement. Pottstown Works also offers on-going mentoring, technical resource (access to computers, printers one-on one assistance) for all graduates. A similar program is provided in collaboration with the Pottstown School District to help guide high school students through the process of finding a job.

A stipend is paid for on-the-job training in the actual work of operating an organic CSA farm. Internships are seasonal positions usually offered in the summer.

Provides GED Instruction and job readiness services in order to prepare young adults for the Pennsylvania State General Education Development exam.

Provides comprehensive jobseeker assistance, including job readiness training, resume development workshops, job finding assistance, and more. Also provides employment services to persons formerly incarcerated (reentering / returning citizens or ex-offenders).

Provides an array of employment and training services that include resume workshops, free career counseling, job search assistance, interview skills training; skills assessment and job fairs. Many services are available online.

Provides intensive case management, education, training, work activities, job placement and retention services, and supportive services to recipients of cash assistance to enable them to move rapidly from dependence to independence through employment.

Short term summer work experiences are available to students of participating school districts. Energy and Oilfield Summer Experience: A three-day summer experience held in August. Students will spend time learning about the endless career opportunities available to them in NEPA. Students will participate in classroom instruction and field trips with representatives of Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural and local energy companies. Designed for students in 9th to 12th grades. Healthcare Career Summer Experience: A week-long summer experience held in July. Students explore a range of career options and learn about important issues in health. Students interact with healthcare professionals and receive a hands-on experience. Designed for students in 8th to 12th grades.

Provides a safe space and youth enrichment programming for area youth. Staffed by youth mentors. Services include case management, counseling, career development, educational opportunities, and workshops using the Positive Action curriculum that addresses a range of topics such as digital literacy, conflict resolution, and entrepreneurship. Facilities include computer lab, video and arcade games, classrooms, and a snacks pantry.

Creates customized employment plans or self-employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities.

Provides eligible individuals with career counseling, pre-vocational preparation, basic skills improvement, on-the-job training, occupational skills training and job search assistance.

Provides comprehensive training and employment services to assist eligible farmworkers to reach self-sufficiency through successful job placement.

Offers job seeking and resume writing assistance, workshops, small business plan development, business and career resources, and nonprofit grant resources.

Provides job readiness and job placement support enabling refugees and immigrants to secure their first jobs in the United States. Services include employment assessment, resume and cover letter preparation, individualized support and advocacy, interview skills training, job search training, job placement, post-placement retention assistance, and job upgrade advice and assistance

Program helps at-risk youth by providing one-on-one mentoring to evaluate their needs, establishing a network of local support resources, and supporting the youth as they develop the life and employment skills and knowledge to achieve self-sufficiency. A 12 to 18 month youth employment program for 16 to 21 year olds who are motivated to earn a GED or train for a career.

Provides intensive case management, education, training, work activities, job placement and retention services, and supportive services to recipients of cash assistance to enable them to move rapidly from dependence to independence through employment.