Welcome to the Workforce Guide!

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Table of Contents

Early College Options

Technical Schools & Programs

Workforce Programs

ADVANCE CENTRAL PA & PA CareerLink

OTHER

Health Care/Nursing Programs

How does this work?

  • These webpages present clear-cut information on the essential parts of the program, but links are included where viewers can find additional details.

  • The costs, the requirements/eligibility, & who to contact are listed on each page.

  • 13 organizations/schools with 21 main programs are featured.

Long Term Benefits

  • Students can be going into college with multiple semesters already done, have work experience, participate in career exploration, & receive the assistance they need.

  • Students can participate in multiple programs at the same time:

    • For example, a student can be enrolled in Advance Central PA’s YES to the Future program & Lackawanna’s Level Up Program!

Our mission

This page is a one stop shop for our region’s educational programming and early college resources fit to assist young adults in defining their career path or honing their skills. We worked intensively with these schools and organizations to compile the most useful and updated information for accessibility and convenience. Our hope is that with these tools available, the young adults and students in our valley feel capable to maximize the benefits of education, equipped with the knowledge and confidence to enter the workforce.