Advance Central PA provides employment and training services resources for youth and young adults, ages 16-24, who are both in and out-of-school. Our focus is on career and educational development, work readiness training, and work experience placements. Our services and programs help to connect youth and young adults who are in search of identifying a career pathway to academic and/or employment opportunities.
Yes to the Future
Are you 16-24 years old?
Let YES help you…
FIND a job to earn money.
KEEP a job that makes you happy.
EARN money while you train in a job.
RECEIVE supportive services while reaching your goals with the help of a career counselor.
You are on your way to finding your future – one that will include a job that rewards you financially in an area you are passionate about.
For more information on the Yes to the Future program, and to register, visit the Central PA CareerLink® website.
Bridges to the Future
Advance Central PA’s Bridges to the Future program allows youth from their Sophomore year through High School graduation to prepare for life after high school.
In this program, you will be guided through a series of activities and experiences to help you:
- Learn about yourself, your interests, and your skills
- Explore careers and learn about occupational clusters
- Gain volunteer and work experience
- Make connections between the classroom and careers
- Create a portfolio linked to your post-high school goal: post-secondary education or training, employment, or military
- Develop skills to obtain a job, keep a job, and compete in today’s economy
For more information on the Bridges to the Future program, visit the Central PA CareerLink® website.
Path to Careers
Advance Central PA’s Path to Careers program makes it easier to discover who you want to be. If you’re not sure what your future holds, Path to Careers will help you connect to experiences that will help you figure out what you want to do (or don’t want to do!). If you have an idea of your future, these experiences can help you confirm you’re on the right track.
For more information on the Path to Careers program, visit the PathtoCareers.org website.
