Employer resources from PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley
Please feel free to utilize the following links for your current and future workforce needs! If you need additional help, please contact Lucy Pearl.
Lucy Pearl
Business Services Coordinator
Phone: 610-841-1018
Email: lpearl@careerlinklv.org
As part of the Pennsylvania CareerLink® system, PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley provides free online job matching services. By going to the PA CareerLink® site and clicking on “Employers” you can create a company profile and enter job order information that will link you to qualified workers throughout the area and throughout the State.
JobCentral was selected by The National Association of State Workforce Agencies to replace America’s Job Bank, this site lets you further expand your outreach to qualified employees across the US. Click on “Employer Services” to search through an extensive resume database, post unlimited jobs, set up an automated resume search, and much more.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) was created by the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and extended by the Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 added two additional categories. The federal WOTC is available to employers who hire persons who have been deemed to have barriers to employment. For most target groups, this tax credit is in effect for new hires starting before Dec. 31, 2011. (The Unemployed Veteran and Disconnected Youth target groups are for individuals hired in 2009 and 2010.)
Strategic Early Warning Network (SEWN) provides various types of assistance to small – to medium – sized manufacturers.
Pennsylvania Shared Work Program is an innovative alternative to employer layoffs.
Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Program provides information regarding the regulations and process for Permanent Employment of Aliens (PERM).
Federal Bonding Program is designed to help employers secure fidelity bonding for potential employees who are not bondable through normal channels due to police, poor credit, or other adverse records.
Lehigh Valley Professionals is a free resource for companies, organizations, and recruiters seeking high-caliber professionals and consultants of all disciplines from the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
Apprenticeship Toolkit an employers toolkit for building an apprenticeship program.
The O*NET Toolkit for Business provides a wealth of background information on the features of O*NET. It details O*NET’s many uses for human resource professionals and employers including:
- Job Descriptions
- Human Resource Planning
- Organizational Structure and Design
- Job Design and Job Reengineering
- Organizational Development
- Succession Planning
- Training Needs Analysis
- Career Development
- Workforce Development
State Required Employee Notices Department of Labor and Industry
Federal Contractor Program Fact Sheet
The New Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Regulations: OFCCP’s New Regulations to Improve Job Opportunities for Protected Veterans
New Regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act: OFCCP’s New Regulations to Improve Job Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
Center for Workforce Information (CWIA)
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission – Comprehensive Plan
Lehigh Valley Economic Development
US Census – Local Employment Dynamics
US Census Website for Business & Industry
Pennsylvania State Data Center (Penn State)
Department of Community and Economic Development
US Business Data and Statistics
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Employment Stats
This #WomensHistoryMonth, PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley is proud to celebrate someone who broke down barriers in trucking.
Gloriann pursued a nontraditional career in commercial trucking through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult program at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley with her husband, Angel.
Now building a sustainable career in a traditionally male-dominated field, Gloriann is creating greater opportunities for her family and proving that women belong in every industry, including the driver’s seat. Here is to women breaking barriers and driving their futures forward! 💪🚚
At PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley, we’re here to help anyone explore new careers, build skills, and connect with resources and training programs to achieve their professional goals—just like we did with Gloriann and Angel. Click here to find out if you're eligible: ow.ly/c0mg50YqepE
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Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities/Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Programs at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley are funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Detailed information can be found at ow.ly/cFCE50YqepB. Equal Opportunity Officer: EqualOpportunity@careerlinklv.org or 610-841-8332 TTY Line 610-437-0741. More information on adaptive equipment and Equal Opportunity resources can be found at ow.ly/H4gz50YqepG. ... See MoreSee Less
📸 Snapshots from our wonderful event yesterday, “Women in the Workforce: Build the Career You Want!” A special thank you to our presenter, Dr. Andrea Grannum-Mosely, and facilitator, Ms. Portia Watkins. Your insight was inspiring! 🤩 ... See MoreSee Less
As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re shining a spotlight on some incredible trailblazers in manufacturing.
🚛 Kethe Trevisan, a Project Manager at Mack Trucks in Lower Macungie, represents the modern face of the Valley’s automotive heritage, using engineering to optimize heavy-duty truck assembly.
🏗️ Karen Norheim, CEO of American Crane, is a prominent voice for women in technical leadership and advocated for "the road less traveled" in manufacturing, proving that women can not only work the floor but also lead the entire company.
🐾 Meredith Howell, a current student at Penn State Lehigh Valley, recently founded the campus's first chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
Ready to follow your own path? PA CareerLink® can connect you with the resources, guidance, and support you need to shape your next career move! ow.ly/mQSb50YqebU
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Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities/Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Programs at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley are funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Detailed information can be found at ow.ly/wlMU50YqebR. Equal Opportunity Officer: EqualOpportunity@careerlinklv.org or 610-841-8332 TTY Line 610-437-0741. More information on adaptive equipment and Equal Opportunity resources can be found at ow.ly/7OAE50YqebS. ... See MoreSee Less