The document introduces the PA CareerLink® as Pennsylvania's one-stop workforce system that provides a range of free services to both job seekers and employers, including skills assessments, career counseling, job training programs, resume assistance, job postings, and recruiting resources. It outlines the core, intensive, and training services available to help job seekers explore careers, develop skills, and find employment while helping employers fill positions and meet staffing needs. The CareerLink works with various state and local economic development, educational, and social services partners to connect users with a wide range of opportunities and resources.

1. ®
WELCOME TO THE PA CAREERLINK ®
YOUR DOOR TO OPPORTUNITY
www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
Auxiliary aids and services are available
upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

2. Welcome to the PA CareerLink®
www. pacareerlink.state.pa.us
What is the PA CareerLink®?
• One-Stop workforce delivery system
• Liaison between job seekers,
employers, economic development
and educational opportunities
• A link to a successful career and
education
• A referral source to community
resources

3. What do we do in the PA CareerLink®?
Job Seekers
Core Services
•Resume and Cover Letter Preparation
•One-on-One Mock Interviews
•Career Exploration
•Career Resource Area/Public Computers Employment!!!
•Job Search Workshops
•Referral to Supportive Services
No Skills-More Help Needed
___________________
Intensive Services
•Develop Individual Employment Plan Employment!!!
Customer Service •Assessment
Survey Results •Case Management
•Individual/ Group Counseling
Over 99% of those Outdated skills/Training Needed
surveyed would
recommend ___________________
the PA CareerLink® Training Services Employment!!!
to others •Individual Training Account (ITA)
•On-the-Job Training (OJT)
•Customized Job Training
•Incumbent Worker Training
November, 2010

4. What do we do in the PA CareerLink®?
Employers
Core Services
Employee Recruitment ~ Access to resumes ~ Job Postings
Recruitment
Information on Tax Incentives ~ Labor Market Information needs met
Information on Economic Development Partners ~ Rapid Response
Financial Assistance Programs ~ Connect to Industry Partnerships
____________________
Intensive Services
Job Profiling ~ Individualized Recruitment Plans
Seminars & Workshops ~ Outplacement Services
Labor Market Information & Data
Trade applications (TAA)
Staffing needs met
Unemployment information
________________
Training Services
Work experience
On-the-job training Business needs met
Incumbent worker training
Customized job training
Core, Intensive, and Training
services provided at no cost
November, 2010

5. The PA CareerLink®: Your door to local,
state and federal resources
Trained Staff at all local PA CareerLink®
 Youth program staff available in each
location
 A directory of sites and contacts
information in your packet
Labor Market Information Resources
 www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
 www.bls.gov
 http://online.onetcenter.org
 www.paworkstats.state.pa.us
 www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
 Additional resources in your packet

6. PA CareerLink®:
Your door to Opportunity
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program