Success Stories
Partner4Work is proud to support BankWork$®, an incredible program preparing individuals for careers in banking. Led by Carmen Williams, this program provides technical training, soft skills coaching, and real-world experience to help participants succeed in financial services.
Earlier this week, Career Ready Allegheny brought together educators, workforce leaders, and community partners for the Building Equitable Pathways Conference—a powerful conversation on breaking down barriers and creating real career opportunities for young people.
We are proud to support the incredible work of Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, where teens recently participated in a six-week mock trial program with the Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC). Through this experience, they learned courtroom procedures, critical thinking, and public speaking—skills that will serve them well in any career.
Amanda, a Program Manager at AHN’s Center for Recovery Medicine, turned to the INSPIRE program to strengthen her leadership skills and better support her Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) teammates. Through INSPIRE, she gained deeper knowledge of CRS training, along with essential tools like motivational interviewing and harm reduction strategies to help individuals on their recovery journeys. The program even covered her course and exam fees, making it a life-changing opportunity. Today, Amanda empowers her team and those in recovery with a compassionate, progress-driven approach.
We are honored to celebrate the inspiring journey of Tabitha Kirsch, who has demonstrated
remarkable resilience and determination since joining our program in January 2023. At just 23 years
old, Tabitha was a single mother navigating the challenges of transitional housing while working to
overcome the lasting impact of domestic violence.
Through 4Construction, Partner4Work is proud to be creating life-changing opportunities in Pittsburgh’s construction industry.
We are thrilled to celebrate the success of today's Healthcare Careers & Apprenticeships Expo, where we welcomed more than 40 vendors and students from more than 35 schools eager to explore opportunities in the healthcare industry.
Meet Nathan McAfee, a proud graduate of the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) Pittsburgh Chapter’s Polymer Process Technician apprenticeship program.
Huge congratulations to the latest PIT2Work cohort on their incredible achievement!
We celebrate six recent BankWork$® graduates who have launched successful careers in banking through the BankWork$® program!
We are excited to celebrate the graduation of the 15th cohort of UPMC Health Plan’s Freedom House 2.0! This groundbreaking program equips individuals from economically disadvantaged communities with the training needed to become integral members of the emergency medical services (EMS) workforce.
Partner4Work is proud to support EDSI's Reemployment Transition Center through our Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) program. Discover how this partnership with Rohrich Toyota led to a life-changing opportunity for job seeker Mr. William Finkley, offering a fulfilling career path and a wide array of benefits.
Travis Reynolds' journey to a thriving tech career highlights the transformative impact of Per Scholas. By embracing their tuition-free tech training, Travis not only accelerated his career but also became a pivotal figure at Penn Hills Senior High School, advancing to Senior IT Specialist. His story reflects Per Scholas' mission to provide accessible, high-quality education and foster a supportive community, with Travis now helping to mentor the next generation of tech professionals.
Mr. Hernandez joined Landforce in March 2022 to grow his skills and establish his career interests. Through Landforce's transitional job program, which combines workforce development trianing with land stewardship employment, Mr. Hernandez cultivated his hard and soft skills and set his sights on the future, including his goal of obtaining a CDL.
Ms. Zoie Pitzarella is a 31-year-old single mother of two children. She enrolled with EARN in February 2021. Ms. Pitzarella chose to participate in the EARN program during the COVID Pandemic even though there were opportunities for her to opt out of participation. During her enrollment, Ms. Pitzarella experienced some housing barriers which required her to move. She was able to get the resources and guidance necessary from Goodwill’s EARN case management staff to overcome housing barriers. She also found the in-house counseling program beneficial, participating in individual and group sessions throughout her enrollment. Additionally, Zoie consistently attended the Goodwill EARN family events, and the Team always appreciates her positivity and enthusiasm!
Ariana is a 23-year-old, single mother with a 3-year-old son. She struggled with homelessness over the course of several years. She put a lot of work into finding stable housing for her and her son until they were eventually accepted into a transitional housing program, where she received help finding a permanent residence. In October of 2022 - before moving into her apartment - she began the Goodwill EARN Program. Her goal was to find full-time employment.
Anthony Zaborowski was a student at Bethel Park High School. Though academically he was doing very well, Anthony desired to attend a workforce program that offered him the ability to not only complete his high school diploma but would aid him in pursuing a career pathway. He found his new home in PHASE 4 Learning Center. Anthony enrolled with a goal of enlistment with the United States Air Force, and PHASE 4 staff was prepared to help him reach that goal.
In July 2022 an individual enrolled in our Pathway Home reentry employment program prior to release from Allegheny County Jail. This program is funded by a DOL Reentry Employment Opportunities grant. Upon release, the individual enrolled in and completed a UPMC ophthalmic technician training program and was hired full-time at $19.16/hour thanks to previous experience in the field.