Resources & Links
Pennsylvania CareerLink®
PA CareerLink® is Pennsylvania's one-stop service for job seekers and employers. PA CareerLink® resources include job listings, directory of local offices, unemployment information, social services, and training resources.
Commonwealth Workforce Development System (CWDS)
CWDS provides access to Pennsylvania workforce development and independent living services provided by the Departments of Labor & Industry and Public Welfare.
Who can use CWDS?
- Participants are Job seekers and other individuals seeking services. They can create résumés and match their skills, requirements and backgrounds with job openings.
- Employers can use CWDS to find qualified job applicants.
- Service or Training Providers can use CWDS to receive referrals of those seeking the services, programs or training they provide.
- Agency Staff use CWDS to track service delivery. This shared system streamlines service-provision and provides a comprehensive view of services provided to any individual.
Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Grant Opportunities
Click on the links below to learn more.
- US Labor Department calls for grant applications to assist community colleges, other organizations with implementing career pathways programs
- US Labor Department announces Green Jobs Innovation Fund Grant competition to support career training programs through community partnerships
- US Department of Labor announces availability of grants to improve employment prospects of young adult offenders
Grant Opportunities
2011 Grant/ Funding List (pdf)
State Civil Service Commission
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Civil Service Commission's website contains a listing of information on current state civil service examinations that are open for application.