Career Resources & Job Training Tools
in Carbon County

Carbon Career & Technical Institute offers free GED preparation classes in partnership with Lehigh Carbon Community College, with flexible day, evening, Zoom, and hybrid options. Students receive counseling support and can take the GED test on-site after completing an orientation and placement assessment.

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Employment Support Services
 

OVR counselors help disabled individuals find, keep, and advance in employment through personalized services like vocational guidance, goal setting, and job placement. With 21 district offices across Pennsylvania plus specialized vision services through BBVS, OVR provides comprehensive support tailored to each individual's needs.

Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board
 

The Pocono Counties WDA serves jobseekers and employers across Carbon County and surrounding areas through PA CareerLink service centers and workforce development programs. Their board hosts regular public meetings and maintains local WIOA plans to connect residents with employment resources throughout the region.

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Skill Up PA
 

SkillUp™ PA is a free online job skills training program for Pennsylvania residents, accessible through the Metrix Learning Portal after registering on the PA CareerLink® website. Funded through a $3 million federal grant, the program offers flexible, self-directed courses in areas like IT, Microsoft Office, and cybersecurity to help job seekers build marketable skills at their own pace.

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Unemployment Compensation
 

Pennsylvania's Department of Labor & Industry offers unemployment compensation to residents who lose their job through no fault of their own, providing temporary income support while they search for new work. You can file weekly certifications, access your 1099-G tax form, and manage your claim entirely online through the UC program portal.

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