Members of the healthcare team will receive a comprehensive introduction to the PA Career Link Services, including an overview of the various points of entry into the system, navigation strategies to effectively access available services, and information about resources to facilitate effective communication and collaboration. In addition, the session will provide education on the roles of support networks and partners to enhance collaboration and strategies for synthesizing additional resources to create holistic systems of support for clients.

Agenda:

1. Introduction
2. Background
3. Overview of PA CareerLink®
   1. What is PA CareerLink®?
   2. Structure: 65 sites across 22 Local Workforce Development Areas.
   3. Role: Part of the national Career One Stop System under WIOA.
4. Core Programs
   1. Title I Adult Services: Career counseling, training access.
   2. Dislocated Worker Program: Support for laid-off workers.
   3. Youth Program: Services for ages 14–24 facing employment barriers
5. Services Offered
   1. In-Person Visits
      1. Common reasons: Computer access, workshops, unemployment services.
   2. Job Seeker Services
      1. Free resources: Resume workshops, job search assistance, skill assessments.
      2. Support: Referrals to community resources, disability/veteran accommodations.
   3. Additional Programs
      1. Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): Employer savings for hiring targeted groups.
      2. Federal Bonding Program: Free insurance for at-risk job seekers.
      3. On-the-Job Training (OJT): Wage reimbursement for employers training new hires.
6. Employer Collaboration & Benefits
   1. Employer Incentives
      1. WOTC eligibility for tax-exempt organizations (veteran hires).
      2. OJT reimbursement process and criteria.
   2. Aligning Roles
      1. Encouraging recovery coaches to connect clients with PA CareerLink®.
      2. Local office exploration and shared goals for seamless service delivery.
7. Discussion/ Questions