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A. Philip Randolph Institute - Pittsburgh Chapter - Breaking the Chains of Poverty Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Offers eight-week pre-apprenticeship program designed to help individuals build the skill necessary to obtain good-paying careers in the building and construction trades, manufacturing, and the energy sectors. Pre-apprentices earn six industry-recognized certifications. Successful graduates are guaranteed interviews with several local unions for entry into their apprenticeship programs. Graduates are guaranteed entry into Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) Western District.

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Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Occupation Specific Job Training
Construction/Mining Occupations
Job Training Formats

Baker Industries - Workforce Development

Provides a workforce development program for adults experiencing a variety of barriers to employment while providing cost effective outsourced labor solutions to customers, including packaging, assembly, kitting, shrink-wrapping, and mailing.

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Vocational Rehabilitation
Job Training Formats
Outsourcing/Contracted Services
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Career Development
Job Finding Assistance

Handi-Crafters - Community Work Crews

Work crew job training is an important service that equips our clients with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Community work crews offer opportunities for experience off-site doing janitorial and light industrial work. In 2010 we employed over 80 people on our community work crews in housekeeping and light assembly for local business and government.

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Job Finding Assistance
Supported Employment
Job Training Formats
Vocational Rehabilitation

Trehab Community Action Agency - Workforce Investment Act Programs

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

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Literacy Programs
Job Training Formats
Job Finding Assistance
WIOA Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Technical/Trade Schools
Welfare to Work Programs
Employment Transition Counseling
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Career Development
Prejob Guidance

Intercommunity Action - Community Integrated Employment

Provides employment training to people aged 21 to 50+ who are diagnosed with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.

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Job Training Formats
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs

ACHIEVEability - TechUp

Offers a workforce development program that provides participants with paid on-the-job training, customized industry standard Salesforce curriculum, and soft-skills training to prepare trainees for employment.

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Job Training Formats

PA Inclusive - Work Inclusive

Provides services and support to learn skills needed to work at the job of choice in the community. Services include job finding, job coaching, supportive employment, community based work assessments, discovery profiles, customized employment, career assessments, and on-the-job training.

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Job Training Formats
Vocational Assessment
Job Finding Assistance
Intellectual Disabilities
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Inglis - Community Employment Services

Provides the following services to adult job-seekers with disabilities: career, skills and interest assessments and exploration, community based work assessments, individualized training plans, job coaching, resume development, job search assistance, interview preparations and mock interview practice, job retention services, accommodations requests.

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Prejob Guidance
Job Training Formats
Job Finding Assistance
Adults With Disabilities/Health Conditions

Crispus Attucks Association of York - Senior Community Service Employment Program

Assists mature workers in re-entering the job market through employment training and placement.

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Job Training Formats
Job Finding Assistance
Older Adults
Senior Community Service Employment Programs

Trehab Community Action Agency - Workforce Investment Act Programs

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

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Literacy Programs
Job Training Formats
Job Finding Assistance
WIOA Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Technical/Trade Schools
Welfare to Work Programs
Employment Transition Counseling
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Career Development
Prejob Guidance

Huntingdon County Business and Industry - Business and Industry Program

Provides business planning and counseling, referrals and mentoring, workforce development, and financial options/counseling.

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Job Training Formats
Organizational Planning and Development Support
Mentoring Programs

Life'sWork of Western Pennsylvania - Adult Services

Offers an array of employment support services including vocational evaluation and assessment; job shadowing and work-based learning experiences; placement and follow-on support, as well as customized training programs.

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Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Job Training Formats

Year Up Pittsburgh - Year Up Pittsburgh

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.

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Job Training Formats
Career Development
WIOA Programs
Return to Education Support
Youth Employment Programs
Job Retraining

Diversified Community Services - Green Jobs Training Initiative

Provides an intense job readiness program for qualified adults to gain employment in the clean energy sector.

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Job Training Formats
Occupation Specific Job Training

Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - Southwestern Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Disability Employment Project

Provides a business-directed training resulting in competitive employment for people with disabilities. Project for Freedom is a 10-week training program followed by a 2-week job shadow/internship experience. The training is focused on beginner to intermediate level computer skills, call center support, job search, and professional skills. Students are evaluated for employment opportunities based on both hard skills related to their potential profession and soft skills such as communication, interpersonal skills, work ethic, and leadership. The purpose of this program is placement in unsupported competitive employment. Goals include: Learning valuable customer service skills (NO collections/telemarketing), Windows 7, Microsoft Office, computer security, and more. Developing soft skills for workplace success: critical thinking, problem solving, communication, attitude, teamwork and ethics. Gain job hunting skills, develop a resume, polish interviewing and public speaking skills.

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People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Job Training Formats

Life'sWork of Western Pennsylvania - Adult Services

Offers an array of employment support services including vocational evaluation and assessment; job shadowing and work-based learning experiences; placement and follow-on support, as well as customized training programs.

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Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Job Training Formats

University of Pittsburgh - Experiential Learning for Veterans in Assistive Technology and Engineering (ELeVATE)

Provides a program designed to re-integrate veterans to college through three-phases. Phase I: Participants will complete a ten-week paid research experience, complete a team project, learn 21st century skills in workshops, and prepare to begin classes at a local college. Phase II: Participants will continue to refine their academic interests and apply for a formal program at the University of Pittsburgh or an institution of their choice. Phase III: Participants will enroll in a university and prepare to graduate from the ELeVATE program.

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Job Training Formats
Veteran Employment Programs

Indochinese-American Council - Youth Programs

Provides English language instruction, academic support and enrichment, literacy instruction, project-based learning, and exposure to arts and culture. Also offers academic support, physical activity, and cross-cultural experiences.

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Mentoring Programs
English as a Second Language
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Tutoring Services
Youth Enrichment Programs
Extended Child Care
Job Training Formats
Day Camps

Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania - Skills to Pay the Bills | Life & Job Skills programming

Provides a five-module program designed to equip teens and young adults with essential life skills for greater independence. Tailored to meet real-life needs, each module focuses on practical areas: banking, cooking, household management, job readiness, and core life skills.

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Job Training Formats
Life Skills Education

Prince of Peace Center - Internship Opportunities

Provides internships in several departments determined by student need.

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Job Training Formats

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.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Prejob Guidance
Family Life Education
Job Retraining
Parenting Skills Classes
Financial Literacy Training
Career Development
Job Training Formats
Job Finding Assistance

Open Door Ministry - Basic Employment Skills Training

Offers to help build job training skills, self-esteem, and resiliency through paid and unpaid work in various programs. Supportive and nurturing work environment. Student interns and those fulfilling court-mandated community service requirements are welcome.

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Prejob Guidance
Job Training Formats

Human Services, Inc. - Stepping Stones Clubhouse

Clubhouse is a recovery oriented program for adults designed to give members the opportunity to learn to manage their illness and develop the skills needed to achieve recovery. The program is based on a work-ordered day and provides vocational training in the areas of clerical/computers, kitchen, education, and maintenance.

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Outpatient Mental Health Facilities
Transitional Mental Health Services
Job Training Formats
Mental Health Issues
Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Fab Youth Philly - Lifeguard Skill Building & Certificate

Provides paid, $13 per hour weekly Lifeguard Skill Building lessons. The swimming training will be taught by Parks & Recreation, Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors with support from Fab Youth Philly staff to pass the Lifeguard Certification Program.

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Job Training Formats

Pennypack Farm & Education Center - Farm Intern Program

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.

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Occupation Specific Job Training
Career Development
Job Training Formats