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Spring Your Career Forward with PA CareerLink^® Philadelphia

Spring offers a great time to reflect on your career goals and the progress you've made since January. It also offers you some time to plan for what's next.

In this edition of Hired! we are showcasing a few of our partnerships with local organizations that are committed to your career growth and some great resources to support the next steps on your career journey.

Start Your Journey:

• Sometimes starting your journey means being confident in your basic skills. Beyond Literacy offers free high-quality education programs like Adult Basic Education that support individuals seeking a high school diploma or GED to to digital literacy courses to help with basic computer skills. Learn about these programs and more here.

Find a Job:

• If you just need to work, check out PA CareerLink® Philadelphia's Monthly Job Cart to see who is hiring right now!

Strengthen Your Skills:

• Be a forever learner and be confident in your skills as you travel along your career path. SkillUp™ PA is a flexible, self-directed, web-based e-learning service that offers online courses to allow you to manage your personalized online training program, improve your marketability to prospective employers, or grow in your current position.

Youth & Young Adults (Ages 12-24))

Career Connected Learning PHL (C2L-PHL) gives Philadelphia youth ages 12–24 paid work-based learning experiences and career awareness. Program activities include:

• Internships
• Service learning projects
• Career exploration and mentoring
• Professional development
• Job shadowing

Job Alerts

Apply today at www.pacareerlink.pa.gov

Free & Low Cost Training Opportunities

WINC Tradeswomen Readiness Program

Women can earn more in trade careers than in service, retail, or hospitality careers!

The Tradeswomen Readiness Program (TRP) is designed to prepare women to enter active and high-paying trades careers. TRP introduces participants to trades careers and helps them build their math and personal skills to qualify.

Participants also visit union building trades apprenticeship programs, manufacturing plants, and SEPTA, so they can choose which trades to pursue.

For more information, call (215) 900-1987 or (267) 939-0035; or email winc@fti.edu

Are you ready to start a new career or advance in your field?  

Explore free or low-cost training across a variety of occupations and industries offered through the PA CareerLink^® Philadelphia. Complete the Interest Form or speak with your Workforce Advisor to learn about eligibility and how to get started.

Upcoming training programs: 

• Commercial Driver’s License Class A – Congreso
• Emergency Medical Technician – Congreso
• New Vistas: Clinical Medical Assistant – Congreso
• Electronic Health Records – Community College of Philadelphia
• Certified Nurse Aide – Penn Asian Senior Services
• TechWorks IT Support Bootcamp – JobWorks

Resources From Our Partners at the Free Library

Career Seeker Success Story - Kiara

PA CareerLink® Philadelphia 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://philaworks.org/governance-policy/