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PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley Notice

Live Webinars, Virtual Job Fairs and In-Person Recruitment Events (Employer Wednesday) will be listed on the calendar below. Click an event to view details.

Virtual workshop recordings can be found here.

Please go to www.careerlinklehighvalley.org for updates and additional information, or call 610-437-5627 ext. 0

Thank you.

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Establishing a Salary Range for an Interview (Live Webinar)
10/28/2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Almost every application and/or employer has that frustrating question of what your hopeful salary range will be. This question can even pop up in certain screening calls! So, it is important to know how to research and create your own salary range. This webinar will review research tools and practices to help you know how much you should be asking for the next time you fill out an application or talk to an employer.

The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.

Click here to access Zoom Link

Reentry Series: Day 4 - Interview Preparation (Live Webinar)
10/29/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for the reentry series workshops, Day 4- Interview Preparation. During this session, examine and review tactics for interview success such as answering difficult interview questions, how to address background barriers, and more!

The webinar will begin promptly at 11:00am though there will be a fifteen minute grace period for later arrivals.

Click here to access Zoom Link

The Next Steps to Starting a Business | Small Business Development Center (In Person & Virtual)

This workshop is an extension of ‘First Step to Starting a Business’ and will cover more comprehensive topics for starting a business including, interest inventory, SWOT analysis, the business model canvas, and finance templates.

Please register for the workshop if you plan on attending. Call to register: 610-437-5627   ext. 0

 

The workshop will begin promptly at 1:00 P.M. This workshop will be offered, in person, at the PA CareerLink Lehigh® Valley office.

IN PERSON LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

ZOOM LINK: Click Here to Join Zoom

Resume Roadmap (In Person)
10/31/2024    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Join us and pave your path to career success with confidence and clarity when crafting your resume!

Uncover the importance of strategic formatting and powerful language that captures attention and lands interviews. Learn insider tips to ensure your resume not only impresses hiring managers, but also overcomes Applicant Tracking Systems, the automated gatekeepers of modern recruitment, to beat the bots!

The workshop will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m.

 

LOCATION

PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

Online Job Search (Live Webinar)
11/01/2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

In this workshop, you will learn how to effectively use the internet to job search, how to identify and avoid job scams, and how to increase your chances of getting an interview through online applications. You will also be introduced to job search engines online and Applicant Tracking Systems.

The webinar will start promptly at 1:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.

 

Click here to access Zoom Link

SkillUp™ Your Career! (In Person)
11/04/2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Are you looking for classes and certifications to boost your resume? This hands-on workshop is for you!

This workshop will explore the fundamentals of SkillUp ™ PA and what it can offer to each individual.  SkillUp PA was launched to provide access to free, online job skills training to Pennsylvania residents. Visit PA CareerLink® | SkillUp ™ PA to learn more.

Through this workshop, you will investigate what classes and certifications are offered, as well as what courses are needed to advance you career goals. A representative from PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley will walk you through the process of utilizing the platform and provide any necessary assistance during the workshop.

This workshop will start promptly at 1:00 PM.

** LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE **

To Register: Call 610-437-5627   ext. 0

LOCATION

PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

Reentry Series: Day 5 - How to Follow Up with an Employer (Live Webinar)
11/05/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for this reentry workshop Series, Day 5- How to Follow Up with an Employer, presented by the LEAP Team.  This session will focus on different ways to follow up with an employer following a job interview.

This workshop is geared towards returning citizens and seeks to address and reduce background barriers to employment, though all are welcome.

The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.

Click here to access Zoom Link

Establishing a Salary Range for an Interview (Live Webinar)
11/06/2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Almost every application and/or employer has that frustrating question of what your hopeful salary range will be. This question can even pop up in certain screening calls! So, it is important to know how to research and create your own salary range. This webinar will review research tools and practices to help you know how much you should be asking for the next time you fill out an application or talk to an employer.

The webinar will start promptly at 1:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 1:15 P.M. for late arrivals.

Click here to access Zoom Link

Job Search for the Mature Worker (Live Webinar)
11/08/2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This workshop addresses the concerns and issues surrounding the job search for seasoned professionals looking for new opportunities. Join us and learn what it takes to stand out from the crowd and overcome the obstacles of the modern job seeker.

The webinar will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m.

Click here to access Zoom Link

Matching Your Skills to a New Career with Educational Opportunity Centers (In Person Workshop)
11/11/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Educational Opportunity Centers Inc. is facilitating this in-person workshop on how to identify your transferable skills from one job to another. If you want to try something new in your career, but are unsure how to get there, then this workshop is for you!

Please register here through EOC’s quick initial contact form!**

The workshop will start promptly at 11:00 A.M.

 

Hot Jobs of the Future with Educational Opportunity Centers (In Person)
11/11/2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Educational Opportunity Centers Inc. is facilitating this workshop on hot jobs of the future in the Lehigh Valley area. This workshop combines all hot careers using the PA High Priority Occupation List. It also includes information on salaries and job growth potential. If you want to try something new in your career, but are unsure how to get there, then this workshop is for you!

Please register here through EOC’s quick initial contact form!**

The workshop will start promptly at 1:00 P.M.

Clean Slate Law in PA | North Penn Legal Services (In Person)
11/12/2024    
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Join North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) in partnership with Pennsylvania CareerLink® Lehigh Valley for an in-person workshop on the Clean Slate Law! This workshop is tailored for individuals who have experienced the criminal justice system and will discuss the Clean Slate Law in Pennsylvania, record expungement, the Federal Bonding Program, and more. There will be an optional intake session for North Penn Legal Services for anyone interested in receiving more support.

Clean Slate Law in PA Workshop: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Intake Session: 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM

 

This workshop will be offered, in person, at the PA CareerLink Lehigh® Valley office.

IN PERSON LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

Training & Education Fair (In Person Recruitment Event)
11/13/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Are you interested in advancing your career or exploring new skills? Join us for our monthly Training & Education Fair and meet with local training providers to obtain the necessary expertise to help you build your career and grow as a professional.

This event will help connect you with excellent providers such as Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, Northampton Community College, Lehigh Carbon  Community College, and many more who can help you achieve your next professional goal!

All interested individuals are welcome to attend.

 

LOCATION

PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

Understanding Credit and Avoiding Identity Theft with Fulton Bank (Live Webinar)
11/13/2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Uncertain time can prove difficult to be confident financially. Luckily, Fulton Bank is here to help! Join us for an in person workshop as a Fulton representative discusses topics related to credit scores, avoiding and preventing identity theft, savings, and more, while providing excellent resources for further assistance.

The webinar will start promptly at 1:00 PM however, there will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.

 

VIRTUAL WEBINAR 

Click here to access Zoom Link

Las Mejores Prácticas Para Crear Un Curriculum Vitae (Taller En Persona)
11/15/2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

¿Buscas empleo?

Ven a nuestro taller gratuito en persona, Las Mejores Prácticas Para Crear Un Curriculum Vitae donde ofrecemos información para que aprendas preparar un curriculum vitae efectivo.

Por Favor: La clase comenzará a las 1:00 de la tarde. Hay un período de espera de diez (10) minutos de 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM para los participantes que lleguen tarde..

 

LOCATION

PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

Veteran's Job Club

Veterans meet with PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley Veteran Staff.

A Veteran Job Club is held the third Monday of each month in our PPL room between the hours of 10:30 AM -12:30 PM. Please join us for light refreshments and an opportunity to network with other veterans and meet our vet staff to learn about the career services offered at the PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley. (Seats are limited) To RSVP email Chris Lee at chrlee@pa.gov

LOCATION

PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

Reentry Series: Day 1 - Developing a Plan: What to Do, When to Do It (Live Webinar)
11/19/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for our 5 -day comprehensive reentry series, every Tuesday!

This webinar is Day 1 – Developing a Plan: What to Do, When to Do it, presented by the LEAP Team.  This session focuses on developing a job search plan and is geared towards justice-impacted individuals and seeks to address and reduce background barriers to employment. All are welcome!

The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. though there will be a fifteen minute grace period.

Click here to access Zoom Link

 

First Step to Starting a Business | Small Business Development Center (In Person  & Virtual)

Join us for a workshop that will discuss essential topics for starting a business, including the requirements for initiation, obtaining financing, necessary licenses and applications, and the significance and function of a business plan, marketing plan, and financial plan. Please register for the workshop if you plan on attending. Call to register: 610-437-5627   ext. 0

The workshop will begin promptly at 1:00 P.M. This workshop will be offered via Zoom, and in person, at the PA CareerLink Lehigh® Valley office.

IN PERSON LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

ZOOM LINK: Click Here to Join via Zoom

 

Next Step to Starting a Business | Small Business Development Center (In Person & Virtual)

This workshop is an extension of ‘First Step to Starting a Business’ and will cover more comprehensive topics for starting a business including, interest inventory, SWOT analysis, the business model canvas, and finance templates.

Please register for the workshop if you plan on attending. Call to register: 610-437-5627   ext. 0

 

The workshop will begin promptly at 1:00 P.M. This workshop will be offered, in person, at the PA CareerLink Lehigh® Valley office.

IN PERSON LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

ZOOM LINK: Click Here to Join Zoom

Healthcare Careers | Lehigh Carbon Community College (In Person)
11/20/2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This workshop will review various non-credit healthcare courses by exploring the programs available, discussing career prospects, and highlighting any relevant certifications that can enhance job opportunities in the healthcare field.

The workshop will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m.

 

LOCATION

PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

Jobs for You! (Live Webinar)
11/22/2024    
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

This webinar will review the latest and greatest open positions in the Lehigh Valley area. Staff are available to answer questions about the positions and applications in general.

The webinar will start promptly at 1:00 P.M.

Click here to access Zoom Link

Career Exploration Lab (In Person)
11/25/2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Are you looking for a new career, but do not know where to start? This hands-on workshop is for you! This workshop will explore how to find the best job satisfaction through the use of a few tools such as the High Priority Occupation list, Interest Profiler, O*NET OnLine, and more. The facilitator will also go over how to find training providers through the PA CareerLink® website.

The workshop will start promptly at 1:00 p.m.

** LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE **

To Register: Call 610-437-5627   ext. 0

 

LOCATION

PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

Reentry Series: Day 2 - Ace the Interview: Addressing Background and Gaps in Employment (Live Webinar)
11/26/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for our 5 -day comprehensive reentry series, every Tuesday!

This webinar is Day 2 – Ace the Interview: Addressing Background and Gaps in Employment, presented by the LEAP Team. During this session, we explore different types of interviews and tips and tricks for success!

This workshop is geared towards returning citizens or anyone who has had a brush with the social justice system and seeks to address and reduce background barriers to employment, though all are welcome.

The webinar will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. though there will be a fifteen minute grace period.

Click here to access Zoom Link

 

Interview Tips & Trends (Live Webinar)
11/27/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us as we discuss how to ace the interview with preparation,  review actual interview questions,  examine the post-interview process, and more!

The webinar will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. though there will be a fifteen minute grace period for later arrivals until 11:15 a.m.

 

Click here to access Zoom Link

Thanksgiving Observed - PA CareerLink® Closed
11/28/2024    
All Day

Thanksgiving Observed – PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley Closed on 11/28/2024 and 11/29/2024.

Regular services will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024.

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11/29/2024    
All Day

Thanksgiving Observed – PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley Closed on 11/28/2024 and 11/29/2024.

Regular services will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024.

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Interview Tips & Trends (Live Webinar)

November 27th, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us as we discuss how to ace the interview with preparation,  review actual interview questions,  examine the post-interview process,…

Thanksgiving Observed – PA CareerLink® Closed

November 28th, 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thanksgiving Observed – PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley Closed on 11/28/2024 and 11/29/2024. Regular services will resume on Monday, December 2,…

Thanksgiving Observed – PA CareerLink® Closed

November 29th, 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thanksgiving Observed – PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley Closed on 11/28/2024 and 11/29/2024. Regular services will resume on Monday, December 2,…

SkillUp™ Your Career! (In Person)

December 2nd, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Are you looking for classes and certifications to boost your resume? This hands-on workshop is for you! This workshop will…

Resume Writing 101 (In Person)

December 3rd, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us and pave your path to career success with confidence and clarity when crafting your resume! Uncover the importance…

Reentry Series: Day 3 – The Big Interview: Your Reentry Playbook (Live Webinar)

December 3rd, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for the reentry series workshops, Day 3 – The Big Interview: Your Reentry Playbook, presented by the LEAP…

Hot Jobs! (In Person)

December 4th, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us to explore the hottest job opportunities in the Lehigh Valley and take your career to the next level!…

STAR Statements for Interviews! (In Person)

December 5th, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us and unlock the key to acing even the toughest interview questions with confidence and clarity using the STAR…

Financial Wellness Fair (In Person)

December 6th, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Are you ready to take control of your financial future? Join us for a comprehensive series of activities and workshops…

Networking to Your Next Position with Educational Opportunity Centers (In Person Workshop)

December 9th, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Educational Opportunity Centers Inc. is facilitating this workshop on Networking to Your Next Position. This workshop will cover what networking…