Adult Services
Advance Central PA offers a variety of services to help job seekers looking for training, employment, and career opportunities. In addition to the specialized programs below, please view a full listing of job seeker services by visiting the Central PA CareerLink® website.
Central Connections
Your journey to start a new career isn’t one you have to take alone. Advance Central PA staff places your success as our top priority, and we’ll help you plan the action steps needed to meet your goals. You’ll have a staff person dedicated to learning about you and your goals in order to help you navigate and connect to skills training, community resources, long term employment, and everything in between.
We have tools and resources to help you identify your skills, strengths, abilities, and needs so that we can help you develop a customized plan that we’ll adjust as you determine necessary. You’ll choose from a wide menu of services designed to assist any job seeker whether you are just starting your career, are seeking new opportunities and growth, or have long-term employment history and need to make a change. We’ll be with you to provide support and expert advice so that you ultimately obtain the good job you want.
Sometimes additional training is needed to step into the career you want. Our staff will work with you to provide guidance and resources so you can make informed decisions about your next steps from classroom training to training on the job.
For more information on the Central Connections program, visit the Central PA CareerLink® website.
EARN
Get ready for good things ahead. Family stability and financial independence are hallmarks of this program for individuals referred from the County Assistance Office. Our staff will always welcome you with respect and care. We want to learn about you and your children and your needs so we can help connect you with resources, so you are safe and happy at home.
You’ll have a set number of participation hours that will pass quickly each week as you participate in meaningful activities. You’ll have sessions with a wellness coach where you’ll learn more about yourself and your peers. You’ll realize your talents and strengths and define goals for your future. You’ll be encouraged to earn your GED® and continue your education – paths you won’t take alone as our staff are by your side the entire way. Our goal is to help you and your family and ultimately help you obtain a job that you’ll enjoy and thrive in. Our EARN program puts you and your family at the center of everything we do. You don’t have to just take our word for it:
For more information on the EARN program, visit the Central PA CareerLink® website.
EARN – Get Ready for Good Things Ahead
Trish’s EARN Story
Tyran’s EARN Story