Now accepting applications for Learn & Earn 2024

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Press ReleasesMar 1, 2024

PITTSBURGH – County Executive Sara Innamorato, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, and other speakers kicked off the 10th anniversary of the Learn & Earn summer youth employment program with a call to action to the region’s business community to get involved. The announcement came as the Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program accepts applications for this year’s program, until June 7.

Press ReleasesFeb 9, 2024

In an unprecedented collaboration, Partner4Work (P4W) and Neighborhood Learning Alliance (NLA), have joined forces with renowned leadership training organization, Dale Carnegie, and community-focused financial institution, Dollar Bank, to launch an innovative initiative aimed at transforming the lives of underserved teenagers in Pittsburgh.

Press ReleasesJan 27, 2024

Partner4Work, the workforce development organization for Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh, Auberle, Goodwill of Southwestern PA, and Pittsburgh Public Schools proudly announce their acceptance into the prestigious Department of Labor's Youth Systems Building Academy. This recognition underscores the region’s commitment to shaping the future of workforce initiatives for young adults.

Press ReleasesNov 28, 2023

County Executive Fitzgerald announces 4Healthcare UPMC, UPMC Health Plan, Partner4Work collaboration

Source: Allegheny County

Press ReleasesAug 31, 2023

PITTSBURGH— The 2023 Bridge to Work Job and Resource Fair, sponsored by Partner4Work and PA CareerLink®, will feature more than 100 employers from the Greater Pittsburgh area from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  September 5 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Press ReleasesMar 22, 2023

PITTSBURGH – County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, City of Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, and Partner4Work CEO Robert L. Cherry were joined today by Pittsburgh Public Schools leaders, a former student intern, and other speakers to encourage area youth to apply for the Learn & Earn summer youth employment program. The event at Perry Traditional Academy highlighted the value of workforce development and retaining qualified youth to fill Pittsburgh area jobs.

Press ReleasesMar 20, 2023

Partner4Work, with Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Public Schools, will recognize the ninth anniversary of the county-wide, Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program with a press briefing and open application period. Learn & Earn, a $4.5 million program, aims to prepare qualified young people, ages 14 through 24, for a successful future through six weeks of paid summer employment.

Press ReleasesNov 22, 2022

PITTSBURGH, November 22, 2022 — Partner4Work (P4W) expects to award as much as $8.6 million in funding to organizations that provide workforce services for adults, young adults, and dislocated workers in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh. P4W issued three requests for proposals (RFP) on Monday; proposals are due January 17, 2023.

Press ReleasesOct 6, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PA (October 6, 2022) – The Partner4Work (P4W) Pittsburgh Reentry Career Services program (PRCS) has been awarded $900,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to help reduce recidivism and increase community safety as it works in partnership with the Allegheny County Jail (ACJ), PA CareerLink Pittsburgh ®, an American Job Center, and community-based organizations. The effort will improve employment services and connections and enable citizens to successfully reintegrate and remain in Allegheny County.

Press ReleasesSep 27, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PA (September 27, 2022) – PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh announced today that it is moving its offices to 914 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. 

“The vision of our new space has come to life — welcoming, accommodating, and innovative,” said Amy Sljva-Blystone, Site Administrator. “I’m so excited to begin this new journey with our customers, staff, partners, and community.”

Press ReleasesAug 4, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PA (August 2, 2022) – PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh announced today that it is changing from a two phone number system to a single, centralized phone number for job seekers to connect for services and training. This change is effective immediately.

Press ReleasesJul 21, 2022

PITTSBURGH – A unique college credit model was showcased today by the summer Learn & Earn program, sponsored by Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and Partner4Work. This model, funded by JP Morgan Chase, the City of Pittsburgh Mayor's Office, and other sponsors, combines an immersive college learning experience, including tutoring, and worksite placement.

Press ReleasesJul 20, 2022

The summer Learn & Earn program, sponsored by Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and Partner4Work, will showcase a unique college credit model. This model, funded by JP Morgan Chase, the City of Pittsburgh Mayor's Office, and other sponsors, combines an immersive college learning experience, including tutoring, and worksite placement.

Three to four credits are earned in studies in healthcare, tech, business/marketing, education, social justice, the arts, and community service. Students have access to up to five university professors. This has lead to a ninety-five percent pass rate. Showcased at Carlow on July 21 will be the college professor's teaching relationship with the high school students and student feedback on their experiences. 

Press ReleasesJun 30, 2021

PITTSBURGH (July 1, 2021) — Robert L. Cherry Jr., Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), has been named Chief Executive Officer of Partner4Work (P4W). He assumes the role on July 26, 2021.

Press ReleasesApr 6, 2021

UPMC Health Plan, Health IT Pittsburgh and Partner4Work today announced the launch of a new health information technology (IT) training program for individuals in underserved communities to provide opportunities in the fast-growing field of Health IT. 

Press ReleasesFeb 8, 2021

Per Scholas to Expand Regional Talent Pipeline and Accessibility into In-Demand Tech Careers

Press ReleasesNov 9, 2020

Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County, the PA CareerLink® Allegheny County offices will be closed to the public beginning November 9, 2020. We anticipate this to be a temporary closure, and sites will reopen as soon as the county’s positive COVID cases decrease to an average below 10 cases per 100,000 individuals.

Press ReleasesAug 4, 2020

Partner4Work (P4W) and several partner organizations have joined forces with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to make Pittsburgh the first city in the U.S. to launch IBM’s "Service Corps Reignite,” a career readiness platform to support businesses, job seekers, and non-profit organizations as they emerge from the economic disruption of COVID-19.