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VETERANS EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING By law, PA CareerLinks give priority to qualified veterans through administration of the Veterans Program. The Veterans Program provides a full range of employment services to assist veterans in their search for work. Specially trained veteran employment representatives located in PA CareerLink offices provide veterans with a full range of employment services, including referral services, job development, referral to training, and referral to government and community veteran service agencies. These representatives help veterans match their job skills to employer job openings and contact employers on behalf of the veteran for consideration in hiring. The program places special emphasis on helping disabled veterans secure employment opportunities. Disabled veterans outreach representatives are located at the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Veterans Administration (VA) Centers to expedite the placement of veterans who have completed training under the VA Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Special attention is also given to those veterans who are leaving the military. The Transition Assistance Programs (TAP) located at Willow Grove Naval Air Station, Carlisle Barracks, and the New Cumberland Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna are designed to assist these veterans who are getting ready to leave the military. TAP consists of workshops where attendees learn to conduct job searches and prepare resumes and cover letters. Current labor market information is provided, as well as an evaluation of employability relative to the job market. Veterans’ benefits are also covered. Comprehensive outreach and assistance is provided to veterans and their families through five Governor’s Veterans Outreach and Assistance Centers. The Centers serve as a link between the veteran requiring information or assistance and the public or private organization which can best meet the veteran’s needs. Please contact the Veterans Employment Representative in your area for further information. Information/application process for these services: The Veterans Employment Representative is on-site at PA CareerLink Carbon County once per week (normally Wednesday). Information requests can be directed to 570-325-2701 or to cmontalban@state.pa.us. Appointments are suggested for one-on-one case management services.
Contact Information: Telephone: 570-325-2701, Ext. 101TDD/TTY: 570-325-7850 Fax: 570-325-5536 Staff: Donna Gerrity, CareerLink Program Supervisor 570-325-2701 ext. 121 Email: dgerrity@state.pa.us Charlie Montalbano, Veterans Employment Representative 570-325-2701 ext. 101 Email: cmontalban@state.pa.us Back to previous page
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