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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.
Your resume could make or break your chances of taking that next step in your career or landing your dream job. Many job seekers struggle with writing a resume and marketing themselves to potential employers.
Andrea Grannum-Mosley, EdD., is the Director of College and Career Readiness for Allentown School District, and she has kindly offered to facilitate this workshop where she will take the topic of resume writing deeper than our very own, “Resume Writing 101” workshop. Dr. Mosley will expand on the different types of resumes, the best and worst items to have on your resume, action verbs, and more! Dr. Mosley and the Instructor Staff from PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley will also provide tips for your personal resume. There will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
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 to beat the bots!
The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
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
Receive one-on-one guidance to develop a basic resume, providing you with a strong foundation for job searching. Please bring a copy of your last 10 years of work history including employers, dates, job title, and brief description of responsibilities.
Call to Register: 610-437-5627 ext. 0
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
Join us for a day of financial education and empowerment at the Financial Wellness Fair! Whether you’re looking to improve your credit knowledge, prepare for future financial goals, or explore resources to support your financial journey, we’ve got you covered.
Participating Organizations:
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley – Bank On | TD Bank | QNB | Univest | Santander Bank | First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union | Peoples First Federal Credit Union | First Northern Bank & Trust | Pennsylvania Adaptive Technology Fund | La Razon Newspaper
Workshop Offerings:
- Credit Awareness (1 hour) at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Credit Check (15 minutes) at 12:30 PM
Join us to explore top job opportunities in the Lehigh Valley and boost your career! Whether you’re new or transitioning, this workshop will help you succeed in a thriving job market.
The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
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 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
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 to beat the bots!
The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
JOIN ZOOM MEETING: Click here to access Zoom Link
Join us for the reentry series workshops, Day 3 – The Big Interview: Your Reentry Playbook, presented by the LEAP team.
The topics are geared towards justice-impacted individuals and seeks to address and reduce background barriers to employment, though all are welcome.
This workshop focuses on The Big Interview Platform, PA CareerLink®’s Interview Training Tool to improve your interviewing skills. The platform provides techniques, best practices, and video lessons to land your next job! It specifically addresses when and how to discuss your past, most common interview challenges, mistakes to avoid, and how to answer interview questions that touch on your criminal history.
The webinar will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. though there will be a fifteen minute grace period for later arrivals.
Click here to access Zoom Link
Receive one-on-one guidance to develop a basic resume, providing you with a strong foundation for job searching. Please bring a copy of your last 10 years of work history including employers, dates, job title, and brief description of responsibilities.
Call to Register: 610-437-5627 ext. 0
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
Join us to explore top job opportunities in the Lehigh Valley and boost your career! Whether you’re new or transitioning, this workshop will help you succeed in a thriving job market.
The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
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
Join us as we discuss how to ace the interview with preparation, review actual interview questions, examine the post-interview process, and more!
The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
JOIN ZOOM MEETING: Click Here to Access Zoom Link
Uncertain times can prove difficult to be confident financially. Luckily, Fulton Bank is here to help!
Join us for a live webinar as a Fulton representative discusses topics related to creating your budget, following your budget, building your savings, and more, while providing excellent resources for further assistance.
VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Click here to Join Zoom Meeting
This workshop will highlight key differences between federal and private-sector resumes, focusing on formatting, content, and language. Participants will learn to translate federal job descriptions into private-sector terms and craft a strong resume summary.
The workshop will start promptly at 11:00 A.M.
JOIN ZOOM MEETING: Click here to access Zoom Link
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!
The workshop will start promptly at 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
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!
The workshop will start promptly at 1:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
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 to beat the bots!
The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
Join us for the 5-part reentry series workshops, every Tuesday!
In this session, Day 4 – Why People Don’t Get Hired, we’ll explore various barriers to job placement and gain a deeper understanding of why returning citizens struggle to secure employment. We will discuss practical strategies to overcome these challenges and the importance of resilience and self-advocacy, offering tools to help participants move forward, regardless of setbacks.
Whether you’re newly released, looking to re-enter the workforce, or justice-impacted, this workshop aims to empower you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the employment landscape with confidence.
The webinar will begin promptly at 11:00am though there will be a fifteen minute grace period for later arrivals.
Receive one-on-one guidance to develop a basic resume, providing you with a strong foundation for job searching. Please bring a copy of your last 10 years of work history including employers, dates, job title, and brief description of responsibilities.
Call to Register: 610-437-5627 ext. 0
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
Join us to explore top job opportunities in the Lehigh Valley and boost your career! Whether you’re new or transitioning, this workshop will help you succeed in a thriving job market.
The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
Join us for an interactive workshop to take control of your financial future and improve your credit score! To get the most out of this workshop, please consider bringing a copy of your credit report with you. If you don’t have your credit report and would like assistance, there will be a quick demo after the workshop.
- Components of your credit score
- Hard vs. soft credit pulls
- Identifying errors and disputing them
- Building your credit over time
VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Click here to Join Zoom Meeting
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
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.
LOCATION
PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
Join us for this live webinar to explore the fundamentals of apprenticeships and discover how you can earn while you learn to kickstart your career!
The session is hosted by the Job Seeker Liaison from the PA Apprenticeship and Training Office and will cover how apprenticeships work, how to apply, and the benefits they offer, including hands-on experience, skill development, and earning while you learn. Whether you’re entering a new field or enhancing your skills, apprenticeships can open doors to long-term career opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to learn about programs that can lead to a brighter future!
The workshop will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
LIVE WEBINAR
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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 cinco (5) minutos de 1:00 PM – 1:05 PM para los participantes que lleguen tarde..
LOCATION
PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
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
This workshop will explore the fundamentals of SkillUp™ and what it has to offer, including available courses, different career pathways, and more! A representative from PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley will assist attendees in navigating the platform.
The workshop starts at 1:00 PM. For more details on SkillUp™ PA, visit PA CareerLink® | SkillUp™ PA .
** LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE **
To Register: Call 610-437-5627 ext. 0
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
Join us for this reentry workshop Series, Day 5- Top Skills Employers Value, presented by the LEAP Team.
The topics are geared towards justice-impacted individuals and seeks to address and reduce background barriers to employment, though all are welcome.
This session will focus on the essential skills that today’s employers value most and how to help you stand out in a competitive job market by showcasing your skills effectively to potential employers, even if your past experiences differ from traditional job paths. 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.
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!
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. When registering, please choose if you will attend in-person or online. If you choose online attendance, links will be sent closer to the event date.
REGISTRATION LINK: Click Here to Register
IN PERSON LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
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 to beat the bots!
The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
JOIN ZOOM MEETING: Click here to access Zoom Link
Receive one-on-one guidance to develop a basic resume, providing you with a strong foundation for job searching. Please bring a copy of your last 10 years of work history including employers, dates, job title, and brief description of responsibilities.
Call to Register: 610-437-5627 ext. 0
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
Join us to explore top job opportunities in the Lehigh Valley and boost your career! Whether you’re new or transitioning, this workshop will help you succeed in a thriving job market.
The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
Join us for ‘Next Step to Starting a Business,’ an extension of ‘First Step to Starting a Business,’ where we will cover more comprehensive topics for starting a business including, interest inventory, SWOT analysis, the business model canvas, and finance templates.
The workshop will begin promptly at 1:00 P.M. This workshop will be offered, in person, at the PA CareerLink Lehigh® Valley office. When registering, please choose if you will attend in-person or online. If you choose online attendance, links will be sent closer to the event date.
REGISTRATION LINK: Click Here to Register
IN PERSON LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
Receive personalized assistance from an Educational Opportunity Centers representative to help you complete, correct, or understand your FAFSA, PHEAA application, and/or financial aid award letters.
To schedule a 1-hour appointment, email tammy@eocinc.org.
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley
Join us as we discuss how to ace the interview with preparation, review actual interview questions, examine the post-interview process, and more!
The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
JOIN ZOOM MEETING: Click Here to Access Zoom Link
This session offers all 5 reentry workshops in one hybrid setting to help justice-impacted individuals overcome barriers and confidently re-enter the workforce. Whether you’re a returning citizen, someone who has had an encounter with the justice system, or simply someone seeking to address challenges in your employment history, this workshop is designed to equip you with the tools, strategies, and insights you need to succeed in today’s job market.
The session will begin promptly at 9:00 A.M. This workshop will be offered via Zoom, and in person at a location that will be announced soon.
Agenda:
- Developing a Plan: What to Do, When to Do It – Develop a strategic job search plan to maximize your opportunities, create actionable steps for successful job hunting, and address the challenges justice-impacted individuals face.
- Addressing Background and Gaps in Employment – Learn strategies for addressing background issues and employment gaps and understand how to highlight your growth and potential.
- The Big Interview: Your Reentry Playbook – Explore PA CareerLink®’s interactive tool for interview preparation, The Big Interview, and learn best practices for navigating tough interview questions.
- Why People Don’t Get Hired – Explore common barriers that hinder job placement and discuss the importance of self-advocacy and resilience in the job search.
- Top Skills Employers Value – Understand the skills employers are looking for today and learn how to highlight your strengths and showcase your skills to stand out in a competitive job market.
IN PERSON LOCATION: To Be Announced
ZOOM LINK: Click Here to Join via Zoom
Receive one-on-one guidance to develop a basic resume, providing you with a strong foundation for job searching. Please bring a copy of your last 10 years of work history including employers, dates, job title, and brief description of responsibilities.
Call to Register: 610-437-5627 ext. 0
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
Join us to explore top job opportunities in the Lehigh Valley and boost your career! Whether you’re new or transitioning, this workshop will help you succeed in a thriving job market.
The workshop will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
