Rapid Response & Rightsizing Support across the Lehigh Valley
When employers find that they must rightsize their businesses, PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley is there to help.
In coordination and cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s Rapid Response Unit, a Lehigh Valley Rapid Response team is organized and offers outreach and a full range of information, networking, and employment and training assistance to workers being dislocated. This team is networked in the community and includes organizations that are funded to assist dislocated workers, along with community, government, educational, and private sector partners. The Rapid Response Team reacts within 48 hours.
Members of the local team include representatives from:
- Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Rapid Response Unit
- PA CareerLink ® Lehigh Valley
- Unemployment Compensation Service Center
- United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
- Consumer Credit Counseling Service
- Educational Opportunity Center
PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley can also provide technical assistance in negotiating through the regulations on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the Trade Adjustoment Assistance (TAA) and on the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN).
For more information, please see this informational flyer. If your business is in need of Rapid Response Services, call 610-841-1056!
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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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/nm1850YBN7W. 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/SWb650YBN7V. ... See MoreSee Less
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