Did you know that every county in the PA CareerLink® of the Southern Alleghenies region offers a Career Resource Center (CRC) free of charge and available on a walk-in basis for your needs? Do you live in Cambria, Bedford, Fulton, Somerset, Blair, or Huntingdon County? Are you a job seeker who could use one-on-one support and a computer to help your job search or improve your resume? Look no further than your local PA CareerLink® office: call or stop in today to locate your closest CRC!
Our free services help job seekers in the region secure employment and support local employers in finding and securing local talent. It is a win-win.
Each CRC is a dedicated PA CareerLink® space for job seeker support with computers available for use and dedicated staff available to help job seekers navigate the online job search, help with resumes, and provide support related to PA CareerLink® services in finding employment. The CRCs throughout the region are another example of how PA CareerLink® helps local job seekers and has abundant accessible and free resources to help the community find and secure employment. All CRCs are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant with computers with zoom text software, TTY lines, and more in place.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a CRC?
The Career Resource Center (CRC), operated free of charge by PA CareerLink®, houses private computer stations and laptops for use by job seekers so you can job search on the PA CareerLink® site or other sites and use the computer to update or create resumes. PA CareerLink® staffs each CRC to ensure that job seekers have one-on-one support if needed.
Who can use the CRC?
Any job seeker can utilize the CRC. However, by registering with PA CareerLink®, individuals can use resume-building tools, new job alerts, job search tracking tools, and much more! CRC staff can also help you register if needed.
Why would I use the CRC?
As a job seeker, you can use the CRC for free wifi and access to a computer for job searching and application. You can also use the computer to update your resume or create a new resume.
Do I need an appointment?
The CRC is available to job seekers on a walk-in basis with no appointment necessary. Job seekers can use the computers at no cost and have access to one-on-one support while using the CRC with questions/needs related to job searching, resumes, or PA CareerLink® services.
Spotlight on Cambria County
In Cambria County, the PA CareerLink® CRC is located in the Cambria County Library. “Having the CRC within a public library is a PA CareerLink® best practice. It gives job seekers a great experience with resources from PA CareerLink® and the library,” says Jeff Dick, Site Administrator at PA CareerLink® Cambria & Somerset County.
Job seekers and employers alike use the center regularly, with partner companies such as Manpower referring their job candidates/applicants to the Cambria County CRC to complete online applications, as one example. The Cambria County CRC has a great location in the library and a close working relationship with Manpower of Johnstown, which also has an office in the library.
Both organizations are focused on helping job seekers find meaningful employment. “The partnership with PA CareerLink® is beneficial to Manpower in many ways. We ‘share’ candidates from time to time and make referrals to PA CareerLink® for services and support when candidates need assistance out of Manpower’s scope. Candidates I’m working with can also utilize the PA CareerLink® computer lab to complete their profiles and onboarding, which is a huge help for candidates who don’t have access to a computer otherwise,” said Ashley Reams, Staffing Consultant at Manpower, Inc.
The Cambria County CRC was recently remodeled with an upgrade in square footage, allowing for more computers and computer stations for privacy. There are also tables with laptops. “The space is inviting, and we welcome job seekers to use this incredible free resource. I am here to answer questions and help as needed during the process,” says Dawn Boden, PA CareerLink® Resource Assistant in Cambria County. She works one-on-one with CRC users, providing excellent customer service skills and knowledge about PA CareerLink® services.
“I love to help! Whether on the computer or sometimes just listening to what someone is going through. Helping a customer apply for a job and when they come back in and say that they got it is rewarding. Helping someone get into an account they have been struggling with or helping someone on the computer that has never used one (and is scared or frustrated) is such an honor. We get to know some of our customers and what they are going through personally, and celebrating their success with them is very rewarding! There are so many rewarding moments in this position,” says Dawn.
Contact Your Local Office for Information about Your Local CRC
PA CareerLink®-Bedford County
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am – 4 pm; Friday 9 am – 4 pm
Phone: 814-623-6107
TTY: 814-623-6029
PA CareerLink®-Blair County
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday 9 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 814-940-6200
TTY: 814-569-1066
PA CareerLink®-Cambria County
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 am – 4 pm; Friday 9 am – 4 pm
Phone: 814-534-2500
TTY: 814-534-2511
PA CareerLink®-Huntingdon County
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am – 4 pm
Phone: 814-641-6408
TTY: 1-866-395-0149
Employment and Training Inc.
Affiliate site of the PA CareerLink® Huntingdon-Fulton County
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am – 4 pm
Phone: 717-485-5131
TTY: 717-485-3970
PA CareerLink®-Somerset County
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 am – 4 pm; Friday 9 am – 4 pm
Phone: 814-445-4161
TTY: 814-444-5814