Programs for Youth:

• Youth Awards - 2009
• Youth Request for Proposals
• Youth Council News
• RCEP Updates

Services for Job Seekers:

• Find a Job
• Career Assessment
• Training Opportunities
• Job Search Support
• Financial Aid
• Office Locations
• Bus Routes
• Work Clusters

For Current Employment Opportunities, please visit:

• http://www.cwds.state.pa.us

Services for Employers:

• Recruitment Services
• Job Fairs
• Information on Tax Credits
• Technical Assistance for
  Employment Law

PA CareerLink Centers:

• Chester PA CareerLink Center
• Workforce Entry Center at Delaware County Community College

Calendar of Events:

• Chester PA CareerLink Workshops
• Workforce Entry Center Workshops

Workforce Investment Board:

• Who Are We?
• A Message from County Council
• A Message from the WIB Chair
• Members
• Committees
  • Executive
  • Youth Council
• WIA Local Three Year
  Plan in PDF

Training Opportunities

To be competitive in today’s job market, you must continually update your skills. This can mean obtaining a diploma, certification or degree. It can also mean taking individual classes and workshops to upgrade your skills. Regardless, the Delaware County CareerLinks can help you find the education and training you’re seeking.
Finding a School

• The US College Search Database (http://www.uscollegesearch.org/pennsylvania-colleges.html)
  At this site, you can search for schools based on location and/or program of study.
• E-Learners.com (http://www.elearners.com/) Another way to further your education is
  by taking an online course. This site allows you to search for online learning opportunities by subject area.
• Delaware County Community College (http://www.dccc.edu/)—Many local residents start their search for additional training through DCC.

Selecting a Program and Other Issues

• Advice for Adult Learners (http://www2.eac-easci.org/adultlearner.shtml)-- includes information on criteria to consider when selecting a program.
• Back to College (http://www.back2college.com/) A comprehensive set of resources.
• Are You Ready to Go Back to School? (http://www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/articlePage1.aspx?artId=1855&categoryId=12)
• Your Options (http://www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/articlePage1.
  aspx?artId=1862&categoryId=12)
• The Application Process (http://www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep
  /articlePage1.aspx?artId=1864&categoryId=12)

Getting Your GED

• Q&A on Getting a GED in Pennsylvania (http://www.pde.state.pa.us/able/cwp/view.asp?a=5&Q=39791)
• My GED (http://www.my-ged.com/index.html) Learn about various GED options and take a practice test.
• GED Preparation Resources on the Web (http://www.umbc.edu/alrc/GED/Text/GEDres.html)
• Directory of Pennsylvania Providers (http://www.pde.state.pa.us/able/cwp
  /view.asp?a=12&Q=39728&g=177&ableNav=
  |2843|&ableNav=|2769|&ableNav=|2760|)

If you need help paying for school, also check out our Financial Aid Page

Onsite Support

If you need more personalized information and support to find an appropriate educational program to meet your needs, we invite you to visit one of our CareerLink locations to speak with a staff person.

Chester Office

Delaware County PA CareerLink   
701 Crosby Street, Suite B   
Chester, Pa 19013
610 447 3350

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Media Office

Delaware County PA CareerLink @ Workforce Entry Center   
Delaware County Community College   
901 South Media Line Road   
Media, Pa 19063
610 723 1220

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