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
An amendment to our previous post, the event is 11am to 3pm! Come meet great employers hiring NOW!Ready to turn those brighter days into brighter paychecks?😎☀️ Join us at the PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley Spring Job Fair on May 12th and connect with local employers who are hiring right now!🌼 Step into spring with purpose. Your next opportunity awaits at 555 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA. 📍
#JobFair #NowHiring
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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/p0hN50YUZUh. 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/Mttm50YUZUj. ... See MoreSee Less
It’s been just over a week since Workforce Board Lehigh Valley hosted our 3rd Annual Lehigh Valley High School Seniors Only Job Fair at ArtsQuest—and we’re still feeling the impact!
🧑🎓500+ 12th-grade students
🏫20 high schools
👔60+ employers
🏆40+ raffle prizes
An incredible day dedicated to connecting graduating students with real opportunities as they prepare to take their next steps.
Thank you to all of our participating schools and employer partners for helping make this event such a meaningful experience for our students. Your support truly makes a difference.
Now, we wait for the job offers to roll in!
Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2026—we can’t wait to see what’s next for you. ... See MoreSee Less
Check out what’s coming up at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley! These in-person and virtual events are designed to help you level up your skills for in-demand careers. Register at the links below!
🚀 Train for Tomorrow, May 12: ow.ly/MysE50YUZXc
🩺 Build your Future in Healthcare, May 12: ow.ly/LN6v50YUZXb
🛠️ Training and Education Fair, May 13: ow.ly/3gAS50YUZX6
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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/YspZ50YUZXi. 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/mOq950YUZXj. ... See MoreSee Less
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