April 2023
We are here to help!
At PA CareerLink® Montgomery County, meeting the needs of our career seekers and employers is a top priority. Give us a call at 610-270-3429 to learn more about the many ways we can help you through a full range of in-person and virtual services. Watch our videos on Career Services and Business Services for a sneak peak at the variety of ways we can help!
Occupational Spotlight

Did you know that you could qualify for FREE skills training? E-mail Gareth or complete the new Skills Training Interest Form to find out more and to plan your next step to success! For more information about this month's highlighted occupation, watch this video on what being a Project Management Specialist entails. With an average outlook for future openings and a national average annual salary of $94,500, can you see yourself as a Project Management Specialist?

Unsure about which occupation may be right for you? We can help you assess your skills and interests to find the right fit!
Hot Jobs
In addition to these hot jobs and recruitment events, you can find thousands of other opportunities at www.pacareerlink.pa.gov.
Have questions or want to know about additional opportunities? E-mail Ashlee Phillips
Workshop Spotlight
Are you struggling with your job search? We have a wide variety of virtual and in-person workshops that can help you meet your goals!
In-Person & Virtual Workshops

We offer a variety of in-person and virtual career readiness and skills workshops to help you achieve your goals! Check out both March calendars below!
*Parking voucher available for in-person attendance
Bonus Events!!
Are you in the Souderton or Pottstown areas and looking to connect with us? Register now for April's On-the-Road Opportunities at the Keystone Opportunity Center or at the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities!
Career Success!
Annette came to the PA CareerLink® Montgomery County for assistance with job search and skills enhancement after having been laid off. She attended Welcome Aboard and completed the CareerScope in August of 2022 in her efforts to find an employment direction. Annette was determined eligible and enrolled in Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) programming in October of 2022 and started working closely with her Career Coach to discuss her employment and training goals. She explored training options but realized she was most interested in getting back to full-time work as soon as possible. Her long-time soldering skills from working in manufacturing guided her job search. She worked with the PA CareerLink® Montgomery County team to review and update her resume to make sure it was ready to show to potential employers. Despite freshening up on her job readiness skills, Annette submitted many applications but did not receive a lot of follow-ups. Her Career Coach encouraged her to stay positive and to continue applying for each opportunity she was qualified for. Just as she was starting to feel discouraged, Annette was overjoyed to share that she had been offered a full-time position with DSM as a Manufacturing Technician with a salary higher than she was making when she was laid off.

Check out the MontcoWorks*NOW newsletter here to read about updates & successes!

If you are interested in assistance with reaching your employment goals, contact the PA
CareerLink® Montgomery County at 610-270-3429 or dial 711 for TTY Relay.
Meet Our Team!
Introducing Ashlee Phillips!

Job Title: Business Services Supervisor

Ashlee has worked for the PA CareerLink® Montgomery County for just over 3 years, starting as a Business Services Recruiter until moving into her current supervisory role. As a Business Services Supervisor, Ashlee leads a team of representatives that build relationships with employers to connect career seekers to open positions in and around Montgomery County. This also includes assisting employers with building training plans that generate opportunities to fill skill gaps that may exist that are inhibiting sustainable employment.

Ashlee's Advice to Career Seekers: "Never be afraid to try something new! I transitioned from a career that I held for over 10 years into my current role. I too felt that there was no way to utilize my skills outside of that industry. Upon further research, I found that the foundation of my skills were a benefit in numerous roles in a wide variety of industries. The first step was identifying my skills, updating my resume, and looking into roles that allowed me to showcase my talent while building and developing my personal and professional knowledge base. I encourage everyone to seize the moment and not to allow fear to hold you back from finding a good career fit!"
Apprenticeship Spotlight
Want to connect with our Regional Apprenticeship Coordinator?
Click the button below to e-mail Adina!
Resource Spotlight
National Health Corps (NHC) is a paid, full-time 42-46 week AmeriCorps National Service program that recruits, trains and provides mentoring, personal and professional reflection, and didactic and practical public health leadership and trauma-informed practice knowledge and skills to individuals who identify as women, BIPOC, and other identities who have been historically underrepresented in public health leadership roles.

This program is a great opportunity for both host sites and members that serve in these positions! Members will:
• Be recruited exclusively from the communities in which they'll be serving.
• Receive an education award upon completion of service.
• Get a stipend of $15/hour during their service term.
• Be eligible for health, dental and vision insurance.
• Obtain Community Health Worker (CHW) and Digital Health Navigator training and certification.
• And more!
This program is a great opportunity for those looking for professional development, lots of training opportunities, and a foot in the door of the healthcare and public health space.
UC Information

Self-Services available include:

  • File or Reopen a Claim
  • File for Weekly UC Benefits
  • Check Claim Status
  • View Benefit Payments
  • File a Benefit Appeal
  • Manage Personal & Payment information
  • Obtain Federal Tax Documents
FAQ
The time is NOW!
"Great workshop. Dave went over the different ways to complete the basic formulas in excel in great detail."
- March Workshop Attendee
PA CareerLink® Montgomery County is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For program funding details in compliance with the Stevens Amendment, please visit https://montcopa.org/4274/Stevens-Amendment.
Human Service Center
1430 Dekalb St
Norristown, PA 19401
610-270-3429