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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

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Re-Entry Informational Workshops: Day 1 - Making a Plan (Live Webinar)
05/01/2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for the live Re-entry Workshops, Day 1- Making a Plan, presented by the LEAP Team.  This session will focus on developing a job search plan.

This webinar is geared towards returning citizens 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 for later arrivals until 11:15 a.m.

Click here to access Zoom Link

 

There's Too Much Month Left at the End of My Money (Live Webinar)
05/01/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

In this webinar we discuss the value of identifying spending habits to effectively plan and track your budget. The workshop will differentiate between needs and wants, classify expenses into fixed and variable categories, describe three types of budgets, and provide additional resources for budgeting and personal finances.

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

Professional Communication (Live Webinar)
05/02/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

In this webinar we learn about and examine different communication strategies for the workplace. Topics will include the 4 different types of communication, barriers to effective communication, tips for active listening, and more.

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

Interviewing Tips & Trends (Live Webinar)
05/03/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 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 2:00 p.m. though there will be a fifteen minute grace period for later arrivals until 2:15 p.m.

 

Click here to access Zoom Link

First Steps on the Path to Wealth (Live Webinar)
05/04/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A lot of people think finance is intimidating and scary – but it doesn’t have to be! It’s time to manage your money and grow your personal wealth!

In this webinar, we will discuss the financial building blocks to becoming financially free; income and expenses, budgeting, savings, and investing. In addition, we will discuss protecting our money, utilizing financial institutions, and additional resources for budgeting and personal finances.

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

Resume Writing 101 (Live Webinar)
05/05/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Learn more about resumes, how they are used, and the do’s and don’ts of what to include in your resume.

The webinar will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m.  though there will be a fifteen minute grace period for later arrivals until 2:15 p.m.

 

Click here to access Zoom Link

Learning About Credit and Avoiding Identity Theft with Fulton Bank (Live Webinar)
05/08/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Uncertain time can prove difficult to be confident financially. Luckily, Fulton Bank is here to help! Join us for a live Zoom Webinar 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 workshop will start promptly at 2:00 PM however, there will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.

Click here to access Zoom Link

Filing an Unemployment Claim: Initial Walk Through (In-Person Workshop)
05/09/2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Please join us for a walk-through of the online Unemployment Compensation filing system presented by Unemployment Compensation.

After the class, you can use our Assessment Lab in a group session to file your Unemployment Compensation Claim while Unemployment Compensation Representatives are there to assist if needed.

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

If you do not have an ID.me already set up, be sure to bring:

  • your drivers license or valid form of identification
  • your email address and password
Virtual & Phone Interview Tips & Trends (Live Webinar)
05/09/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This webinar will review the different kinds of phone and/or virtual interviews, the preparation needed, how to prepare a room for these interviews, helpful research tips, and more!

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 the Zoom Link

Basic Computer I (In-Person)

Please join us for an in person walk-through of computer basics such as; turning on the computer, signing in, navigating the desktop, windows, and common computer programs while a PA CareerLink representative is there to assist.

The workshop will start promptly at 2:00 p.m. There will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.

 

** LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE **

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

Basic Computer II (In-Person)

Please join us for an in person walk-through of computer basics including; a brief review of Basic Computer I, how computers connect to each other and share resources, the Internet and Email for job search and business communications, different types of network, storage devices, USB ports and connectors, and how to open, close, cut, copy, paste, and delete files. A representative from PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley will be present to provide any necessary assistance during the workshop.

The workshop will start promptly at 2:00 p.m. There will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.

** LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE **

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

'One Shot' Series: Job Fair Boot Camp (In-Person Workshop)
05/12/2023    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Learn what it takes to excel at a job or career fair! Topics include research tips, appropriate dress, appropriate conversations to have with company recruiters, follow-up, and more.

*The One Shot Workshops are a series of brief 30 minute- 45 minute in-person sessions that discuss job search tips and trends*

The workshop will start promptly at 12:00 P.M.

Conflict Resolution (Live Webinar)
05/12/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This webinar examines how to develop conflict resolution skills for the workplace. Topics include types of communication, techniques for self-management, and de-escalation, and more!

The webinar will begin promptly at 2:00 P.M. though there will be a fifteen minute grace period for later arrivals until 2:15 P.M.

Click here to access Zoom Link

Re-Entry Informational Workshops: Day 2 - Different Types of Interviews (Live Webinar)
05/15/2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for the Live Re-entry Workshops, Day 2- Different Types of Interviews, presented by the LEAP Team. During this session, we explore different types of interviews and tips and tricks for success!

This webinar 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 for later arrivals until 11:15 a.m.

Click here to access Zoom Link

 

Keyboarding (In Person)

Please join us for a walk-through of the typing.com website, best practices when typing, as well as computer literacy items such as; signing up, signing in, navigating browsers, and more while a PA CareerLink representative is there to assist.

The workshop will start promptly at 2:00 p.m. There will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.

 

** LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE **

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

Las Mejores Prácticas Para Crear Un Curriulum Vitar y Entrevistar (Live Webinar)
05/16/2023    
9:00 am - 10:00 am

¿Buscas empleo?

Ven a nuestro taller gratuito en forma virtual, Las Mejores Prácticas Para Crear Un Curriculum Vitae y Entrevistar, adonde ofrecemos información para que aprendas preparar un curriculum vitae efectivo y consejos para tener una entrevista de trabajo exitosa.

Por Favor: La clase comenzará a las 2:00 de la tarde. Hay un período de gracia de quince (15) minutos de 2:00-2:15 para los participantes tardíos.

Para asistir al taller, haga clic en el enlace de Zoom

Filing an Unemployment Claim: Initial Walk Through (In-Person Workshop)
05/16/2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Please join us for a walk-through of the online Unemployment Compensation filing system presented by Unemployment Compensation.

After the class, you can use our Assessment Lab in a group session to file your Unemployment Compensation Claim while Unemployment Compensation Representatives are there to assist if needed.

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

If you do not have an ID.me already set up, be sure to bring:

  • your drivers license or valid form of identification
  • your email address and password
Job Search for the Mature Worker (In Person)
05/17/2023    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

This in person 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 workshop will begin promptly at 1:30 pm though there will be a fifteen minute grace period for later arrivals until 1:45 pm.

Location: 555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18019

North Penn Legal Services: Basic Landlord and Tenant Rights (In Person)
05/18/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join North Penn Legal Services in partnership with Pennsylvania CareerLink(r) Lehigh Valley for an In-Person Workshop on Basic Landlord and Tenant Rights.

This workshop will discuss landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities including housing resources, the eviction process, repairs, avoiding owing money to landlords, and more!

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

'One Shot' Series: Interview Research (In Person)
05/19/2023    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Come up with talking points for a job interview by researching company’s mission statement, values, services, and more.

*The One Shot Workshops are a series of  brief 30 minute- 45 minute in-person sessions that discuss job search tips and trends*

The workshop will start promptly at 12:00 P.M.

Building and Maintaining a LinkedIn Profile (Live Webinar)
05/19/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

In this webinar, job seekers will learn how to create an effective LinkedIn online profile in order to introduce them to the social networking platform and examine how it can be helpful towards gaining full-time employment.

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

Jobs for You! (Live Webinar)
05/22/2023    
2:00 pm - 2:30 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 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

Filing an Unemployment Claim: Initial Walk Through (In Person)
05/23/2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Please join us for a walk-through of the online Unemployment Compensation filing system presented by Unemployment Compensation.

After the class, you can use our Assessment Lab in a group session to file your Unemployment Compensation Claim while Unemployment Compensation Representatives are there to assist if needed.

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

If you do not have an ID.me already set up, be sure to bring:

  • your drivers license or valid form of identification
  • your email address and password
Microsoft Word I (In Person)

We invite you to join us for a walk-through session where we will learn the basics of Microsoft Word. We will cover an introduction to Microsoft Word, the ribbon, formatting, and text basics. A representative from PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley will be present to provide any necessary assistance during the workshop.

The workshop will start promptly at 2:00 p.m. There will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.

** LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE **

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

 

Microsoft Excel I (In Person)
We invite you to join us for a walk-through session where we will cover the basics of Microsoft Excel including; and introduction, the ribbon, worksheet basics, entering and editing data, formatting, working with rows and columns, and simple formulas. A representative from PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley will be present to provide any necessary assistance during the workshop.

The workshop will start promptly at 2:00 p.m. There will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.

** LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE **

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

Microsoft Excel II (In-Person Workshop)

We invite you to join us for a walk-through session where we will cover an intermediate level of Microsoft Excel including; formulas, functions, formatting, cell references, creating and managing tables, sorting and filtering data, data visualization tools and techniques. A representative from PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley will be present to provide any necessary assistance during the workshop.

The workshop will start promptly at 2:00 p.m. There will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.

** LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE **

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

Cover Letters and References (Live Webinar)
05/26/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This webinar will discuss the following topics: Understanding the importance of a Cover Letter and References, guidelines to creating an Effective Cover Letter and References, and reviewing a sample documents for both letters.

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

 

Memorial Day Observed- CareerLink Closed
05/29/2023    
All Day

Regular services will resume on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

30 May
05/30/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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 Training and Development for Lehigh Carbon Community College, and she has kindly offered to facilitate a live webinar where she will take the topic of resume writing deeper than our very own, “Dos and Don’ts of Resumes” webinar.

Throughout the workshop, Andrea will expand on the different types of resumes, the best and worst items to have on your resume, action verbs, and more! Andrea and the Instructor Staff from CareerLink will also provide tips for your personal resume.

There will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.

Click here to access Zoom Link

Filing an Unemployment Claim: Initial Walk Through (In-Person Workshop)
05/31/2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Please join us for a walk-through of the online Unemployment Compensation filing system presented by Unemployment Compensation.

After the class, you can use our Assessment Lab in a group session to file your Unemployment Compensation Claim while Unemployment Compensation Representatives are there to assist if needed.

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

If you do not have an ID.me already set up, be sure to bring:

  • your drivers license or valid form of identification
  • your email address and password
North Penn Legal Services: Clean Slate Law (In-Person Workshop)
05/31/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join North Penn Legal Services in partnership with Pennsylvania CareerLink® Lehigh Valley for an in-person workshop on the Clean Slate Law.

This workshop will discuss the Clean Slate Law in Pennsylvania, record expungement, the Federal Bonding Program, and more!

The workshop 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.

Learning About Credit and Avoiding Identity Theft with Fulton Bank (Live Webinar)
06/01/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Uncertain time can prove difficult to be confident financially. Luckily, Fulton Bank is here to help! Join us for a live Zoom Webinar 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 workshop will start promptly at 2:00 PM however, there will be a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals.

Click here to access Zoom Link

Resume Writing 101 (Live Webinar)
06/02/2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Learn more about resumes, how they are used, and the do’s and don’ts of what to include in your resume.

The webinar will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m.  though there will be a fifteen minute grace period for later arrivals until 2:15 p.m.

Click here to access Zoom Link

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Career Exploration Lab (In Person)

November 25th, 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!…

Reentry Series: Day 2 – Ace the Interview: Addressing Background and Gaps in Employment (Live Webinar)

November 26th, 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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…