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Provides one-to-one youth mentoring program. Children meet in the workplace with the employee volunteer mentor two to four times per month during the school day for about an hour.

After school programs include: - Informal education/tutoring - Health and physical education - Social and recreational activities - Outdoor recreation, including summer day camp programs at Camp Hogan (6 weeks, M-F, $20/week, ages 6-10) or the club - Employability programs including Job Ready, Career Explorers, Junior Staff and Apprenticeships for youth from 12 to 18 years

Provide intensive case management, education, training, work activities, job placement and retention services, and supportive services to move rapidly from dependence to independence through employment.

College dual enrollment courses, Techsploration, Health Care Careers Camp, Kids IT Camp, Certification Testing and other online coursework.

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

Works with families to understand and maximize the opportunities for supports through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and other private and publicly funded local career readiness programs. Additionally sets up volunteer opportunities with volunteer coaches for resume building. Private job finding and job coaching as well as providing those services through waiver programs once OVR supports have been exhausted.

After school programs include: - Informal education/tutoring - Health and physical education - Social and recreational activities - Outdoor recreation, including summer day camp programs at Camp Hogan (6 weeks, M-F, $20/week, ages 6-10) or the club - Employability programs including Job Ready, Career Explorers, Junior Staff and Apprenticeships for youth from 12 to 18 years

Provides assistance with finding employment and on-the-job training. A job coach will work with the employee until the employer is satisfied with the individual's work performance. At that time, the job coach will gradually withdraw support from the worksite, a process known as "fading," enabling the employee to function at a fully independent level.

Provides occupational, educational, college and financial aid information. In-person services at Main Library (Oakland). Various electronic resources are also available.

Offers 45-minute sessions on successful interviewing techniques. Provides each client with one suit when he has an interview scheduled and a second suit when he gets the job. Clients also receive free tailoring and haircut services when necessary.

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.

Works with high school students and as vendors with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to provide development services. Offers job shadowing, on-the job-training, community based work assessments, work based learning experience, and discovery customized employment.

Designed to match essential job skills with employee knowledge and ability, the WIN and WorkKeys assessments work together to provide both job seekers and employers with valuable training and information. Clients work through practice tests prior to taking the standardized WorkKeys exam within a controlled environment. If scores demonstrate weakness in a particular subject area, remediation modules and instructor assistance are available.

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 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.

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

Offers career days to participating school districts. Career day offerings include: Vehicular Career Day: One-day experience where students get to see vehicles/mobile equipment units and interact directly with the professionals who operate these vehicles in the course of their work. Some examples are linemen, grader operators, police, well drillers, fuel delivery and home health professionals. Designed for 5th grade students. Healthcare Career Day: A one-day career day. Students interact face-to-face with a range of professionals from the healthcare sector. Students learn what the careers are like and educational pathways needed for success. Designed for 9th to 12th grades.

Offers an education council funded largely by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to meet workforce development needs. Serves as a resource and clearinghouse for businesses and individuals seeking to access post-secondary education and training. Also provides GED testing and various certifications.

Focuses on supporting education and non-violence.

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.

Provides community services: ministerial counseling in the areas of life and career coaching (including recommendations as needed for holistic or alternative medicine) as well as community services coordination to help at risk individuals connect with resources and as needed help with applications and or advocacy to resources.

Provides a “boot camp training” for those striving to succeed in a career. Multiple weeks of intense soft-skill training before students transition into employment with one of our partner organizations. The program helps reduce recruitment costs and turnover expenses incurred by organizations who hire via other traditional methods.

Offers targeted training programs that prepare participants for employment in high-demand career sectors. Classes may be offered on-site at area businesses or at the main office. Topics covered include soft skills instruction, job readiness, customer service, digital literacy and computer skills, and specialized skills training. Additional trainings include Community Health Worker (CHW), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Forklift Operator, and Environmental Technician Training (ETT).

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.

The Bayfront Maritime Center collaborates with Erie High School to offer an exciting program designed to introduce students to Maritime Studies and Maritime Career opportunities. Mornings are spent at BMC studying Navigation, Boat Building and Maintenance, Arts of the Sailor, and Sailing. During the afternoons, students are at Erie High School completing their core subjects including Math, English, and Science. Erie High School Maritime Program will be in its third year in September 2020.