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
Check out these snapshots from the What's So Cool About Manufacturing Lehigh Valley contest, where local students explore manufacturing careers and produce profiles of companies in their communities. Congrats to all the winners and participants!
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Hey Lehigh Valley Employers! Did you know that April is Second Chance Month? There are many benefits to hiring a justice-impacted worker, including a vast talent pool, improved workplace diversity and inclusion, financial incentives, enhanced community reputation, and more!
PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley can help you find the right talent for your workforce. Learn more about these benefits: ow.ly/SVY150YBN7S
#SecondChanceMonth
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Non-traditional paths aren’t just in the trades; they’re in industries like welding, construction, solar tech, and skilled craftsmanship! PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley is proud to showcase women breaking into male-dominated fields:
🔨 Welding, Construction, and Custom Fabrication – Women are taking on hands-on trades that were once male-dominated and building successful careers.
💼 PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley can help you explore these paths: resume workshops, career counseling, skill-building programs, and connections to local apprenticeship opportunities.
Ready to build your non-traditional career? Visit PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley today at 555 Union Boulevard in Allentown to learn more.
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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/9QZ350YssE3. 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/hTEr50YssE1. ... See MoreSee Less