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Offers paid apprenticeships to youth each semester and during the summer. Apprentices work alongside gardens staff to plant, grow, harvest, and sell foods and herbs in agency urban gardens. Develops leadership skills through creating lesson plans and delivering instruction to Semillas del Futuro participants in weekly classes.

Offers students the opportunity to investigate careers, talk to employers and discover what it takes to get and keep a job. Offers summer and year round work opportunities.

Provides paid summer job opportunities and internships for youth through the WorkReady Program. Consists of programs that offer participants the opportunity to explore their interests and career paths and engage in learning experiences that will help them improve their financial literacy, leadership, and collaborative skills.

Provides youth services including individual referral, youth literacy, Dropout Prevention Program, youth support services.

Offers free arts education and paid creative opportunities to that helps individuals enter the workforce or postsecondary education.

Provides job search and placement assistance, skills training, career assessment, and on-the-job training opportunities. Also provides services for eligible youth including internships/work experiences, work readiness training, occupational skills training, case management, guidance and counseling, tutoring, and career awareness/exploration.

Offers career preparation, GED preparation, and job search and placement services to out of school youth. Program is run by the Allegheny County Human Services Department, Employment and Training Services.

Provides training, education, counseling, and job placement services.

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.

Offers counseling, life skills education, case management, service planning, and employment service. Program is run by the Allegheny County Human Services Department, Family and Community Services.

Offers a youth leadership building program focusing on arts, entrepreneurship, Puerto Rican culture, and gardening. Also offers homework help, college prep, work readiness, and outdoor experiences such as photography, gardening, camping, and canoeing.

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.

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.

Services designed to help young adults, ages 16 to 24 years, prepare for and succeed in education, training and employment. Young adults eligible for programming must no longer be in school, either because they withdrew or because they completed high school or post-secondary program. The program Career Counselors will assist participants in preparing and succeeding in education, training and employment. Services provided will include career exploration, peer connections, money management, job searching, interviewing skills, mentoring, college visits, exposure to training programs, local business tours, volunteer/service projects, building leadership skills and information on starting a business. Programming is held in PA CareerLink Offices.

Provides services that include: A) Job Readiness (resume writing, Interviewing skills, etc.) B) GED Prep and Testing C) Job Training in High Priority D) Occupations (EX: HVAC, Electrical, CNA, Plumbing, Machine Operator, etc.) E) Supportive Services such as: Books, tools, boots, and uniforms provided for work and school, ID/Licenses, etc.

Assists clients in finding competitive employment and/or enrolling and maintaining the schooling of their choice.

Offers paid apprenticeships to youth each semester and during the summer. Apprentices work alongside gardens staff to plant, grow, harvest, and sell foods and herbs in agency urban gardens. Develops leadership skills through creating lesson plans and delivering instruction to Semillas del Futuro participants in weekly classes.

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.

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.

Provide academic refresher classes to boost skills, employment assistance and job placement opportunities.

Offers hands-on training in the building trades, property maintenance and repair; support in achieving high school completion or equivalent; and job placement assistance. Provides monthly transportation allowance.

Summer Youth Internship Program funded by Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN). Participants are hired as employees of PYN and are paid directly by PYN.

Provides a peer-run resource center connecting the public to community resources and Workforce/Employment which includes employment skills, career counseling, high school equivalency assistance and reentry assistance. Also Offers a variety of counseling services and support groups for those in recovery from substance use disorders.

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.

Offers an eight-week paid employment experience with a challenging life- and leadership skills development curriculum. Provides an opportunity for young people to engage in community building activities and service projects.