January 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!

PA CareerLink® Montgomery County will be closed on January 16th
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 Machinist entails. With the general educational requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent, can you see yourself as a Machinist?

Unsure about which occupation may be right for you? We can help you assess your skills and interests to find the right fit!
Want to learn manufacturing skills to help prepare you for careers like this? Check out the Manufacturing Career Acceleration Program (CAP)! Registration closes this week!
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 January calendars below!
*Parking voucher available for in-person attendance
Bonus Workshop!!
Are you in the Souderton or Pottstown areas and looking to connect with us? Register now for January's Career Cafes at the Keystone Opportunity Center or at the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities!
Job Shadow Success!
Job shadows allow MontcoWorks*NOW (MWN) participants to get a glimpse into an occupation of interest at a local organization, which provides valuable insight into a career path. Thanks to our worksite partners, four MWN participants have successfully completed job shadows.

  • Gianna completed her job shadow at Pottstown Hospital. She was able to observe team members in the Patient Transporter role and the Phlebotomy Department.
  • Jason decided to do a job shadow with an MCIU PreK Counts classroom. He assisted the teacher and teacher's assistant in facilitating activities throughout the day.
  • Nico completed a job shadow with Fierro Haggerty Steel. He went on a delivery trip with their team to Lancaster to drop off a sandblasted gate and then went back to their shop. He also completed another job shadow with the Montgomery County IT department.
  • Earl did his job shadow with the Patient Access staff at Suburban Community Hospital. He was able to get a firsthand look at the software system used to register patients for appointments, surgeries and emergency visits

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 Gareth Weakly!

Job Title: Training & Assessment Specialist

Gareth joined the PA CareerLink® Montgomery County team about 5 months ago and has quickly taken to his role. As the Training & Assessment Specialist, he works with local training providers like community colleges and technical schools to learn about the different types of training available and ensure that the student experience is as successful as possible. He also helps individuals identify training programs that build on their transferrable skills to help them get certified for a new and exciting employment opportunity. He says “The most rewarding part of my job is getting to see a job seeker’s hard work pay off when they earn a new credential or license and land a great job.”

Gareth's Advice to Career Seekers: "If you’re interested in pursuing a certain career path but don’t know if there’s a training program for it, ask me or search the PA CareerLink® website! Lots of people know about CDL, nursing and trades training, but did you we may be able to help you pursue training as a real estate agent, personal trainer or ethical hacker?"
Apprenticeship Spotlight
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality training approach that allow employers to develop and prepare their future workforce. Completely customizable and utilized in industries ranging from manufacturing and the building trades to healthcare and information technology, apprenticeship is a solution to the growing need for skilled labor.

As Regional Apprenticeship Coordinator for Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, Adina Tayar consults with businesses, training providers, and intermediaries to develop talent solutions through employer apprenticeship programs. She is a proud graduate of the first Apprenticeship Navigator cohort in the Commonwealth sponsored by Keystone Development Partners, Apprenticeship PHL, and the Apprenticeship and Training Office within the PA Department of Labor & Industry.

Connect with Adina Tayar at atayar@edsisolutions.com or 267-254-1225, and find out how apprenticeship can work for you.

Want to learn more about apprenticeships? Click the button to e-mail Adina!
Resource Spotlight
The Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities transforms lives by offering basic needs assistance, spiritual guidance, and self-sufficiency programs to improve people’s socio-economic stability in the Greater Pottstown Area through cooperation with faith and community partners. For more information about available services, please visit https://www.pottstowncluster.org/ or call 610-970-5995.
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!
"I enjoyed how personal and well informed our presenter was. She packed a lot of information in a short period of time and broke things down in a way that was easy to understand"
 - December 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