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Provides integrated support services to remove barriers that may inhibit career advancement by offering adult education, bilingual sills training, job readiness, case management and employment services. Bilingual skills training includes the following career pathways: - Health Care: CNA and dental assistant - Business and Hospitality - Construction - Manufacturing - General Office (clerical) Offers: - Employment Services: Assistance with resume, job application completion, preparation, skills workshops, interviewing skills, soft skills, referral to short training, assessment of job interests, job search and job placement assistance. - Case Management Services: Help with issues which interfere with the completion of the program and job placement. Referrals are given to resources within the community. - Adult Education Services: Pre-GED instruction, GED preparation in Spanish, English as a Second Language Instruction, Workplace English utilizing computerized resources, Computer Literacy de

Offers support to people with disabilities that impede employability and assists each person individually to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. This is done by offering community-based work assessments, job coaching, job development, social skill development, and behavior training.

Provides a full range of employment services to assist veterans in their search for work. Specially trained veteran employment representatives located in PA CareerLink® offices provide veterans with a full range of employment services, including referral services, job development, referral to training, and referral to government and community veteran service agencies. These representatives help veterans match their job skills to employer job openings and contact employers on behalf of the veteran for consideration in hiring. PA CareerLink® offices comply with the Jobs for Veterans Act by providing priority services to veterans. Local Veterans Employment Representatives and/or Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists are available at PA CareerLink® offices to assist veterans with job search and other employment needs. Job seekers identified as veterans are matched to job orders, before any other job seeker matches are performed.

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.

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.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. Offers other services to eligible individuals with disabilities, both directly and through a network of approved vendors. Assigns a case manager or counselor to each client.

Provides case management, assess, refers and mitigates Social Determinants of Health through addressing barriers of Food Insecurity, Housing Instability and Homelessness, Employment, Financial Strain, Childcare Access and Utilities.

Provides direct client services in the areas of employment counseling, client needs assessment, vocational evaluation, employment preparation, and training, referral to community resources and support services, program eligibility, and/or job development/placement, etc.

Provides assessment, job counseling, job search, self-development and training to individuals referred by the Department of Human Services. Program runs July 1 to June 30th with yearly renewals.

Provides help for veterans experiencing homelessness to seek and gain employment. Connects them with training programs to build skills that will help them to re-enter the work force. Offers job counseling, resume preparation, and job placement.

Provides diverse supplemental services, including but not limited to resource referrals, transportation to medical appointments, shopping for groceries, personal care items to food bank families, financial literacy program, job search and resume writing assistance, and transitional housing (no emergency shelter available).

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.

Provides job readiness skills training, job development, follow-up, and job coaches at employment site.

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

Provides community-based assessments at local businesses in an integrated and competitive setting. Individuals have the opportunity to observe, job shadow, or perform hands-on work in a variety of occupations.

Provides application assistance and referrals for food pantries, housing counseling services, senior citizens programs, rental and utility assistance programs, and more. Also offers budget counseling and information about job opportunities.

Provides training in part-time community service assignments and offers assistance in skill development and experience to facilitate transition to unsubsidized employment.

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

Offers support and resources based on individual needs. Provides basic life essentials (vital documents, showers, clothes, and food); housing support; employment assistance (job search help, resume assistance, job readiness training, and entrepreneur support); educational support; motivational education, coaching, and life skills training; restorative practices; creative and recreational age-specific programs; community and a safe space.

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.

Offers financial assistance for bus passes and photo IDs, job search opportunities, and continued spiritual support to individuals after they have served their time in prison.

Offers scheduled sessions with a large variety of business representatives.

Provides employment training services that will support an individual in training, finding, and keeping a community job. Services include: Paid training program with competitive wages, Training evaluation and goals specific to individual needs, Employment Preparation (explores options, job placement plans, resumes, and interview prep, access to assistive technology), Job Search (search the local job market, contact employers, track job search), Job Placement (match with opportunities that meet job skills, educate employers about special needs), Follow-Along and Job Retention (on-the-job coaching and support, regular communication with employer within the first 30 days of employment, on-going job and skills training, advice on advancement or promotion), Employer Support (special needs education as it relates to workplace modifications, tax incentives for hiring individuals with disabilities), and Follow up services after the training program.

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 17-24 years old who are currently enrolled in school in Berks County. Must meet federal eligibility requirements.

Offers Community Referrals, Resume Building, Workforce Re-entry Preparation, Financial Literacy, Peer Support, Veteran Support Services, Artistic Wellness, Trauma Support, Recovery Yoga, Nutrition Education, Computer Lab, 12-Step Meetings, Specialized Sober Community Events, Therapeutic Workshops, and Outdoor Recreational Activities.