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PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley programs

Careerpath365 helps residents explore services offered across the Lehigh Valley workforce system, including PA CareerLink resources and regional education options. Information is available around the clock and should be confirmed with the listed provider before applying.

PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley — Allentown

555 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109

Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm · walk-in and appointment

PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley — Bethlehem access point

Southside Bethlehem community partner site

Scheduled hours · bilingual staffing

Virtual services

Careerpath365 resident portal + PA CareerLink online services

24/7 AI counselor · human escalation next business day

Tuition funding

WIOA Title I Adult Training (ITA)

Individual Training Accounts that pay for approved occupational training on the Lehigh Valley eligible training provider list, for adults who need a credential to reach family-sustaining wages.

Duration
6 weeks – 2 years, depending on the credential
Format
In person intake, then classroom or hybrid training
Location
PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley, 555 Union Blvd, Allentown
Cost
No cost to eligible residents; ITA cap set by Workforce Board Lehigh Valley
Services, partners & eligibility →
Layoff response

Dislocated Worker & Rapid Response

For Lehigh County residents laid off from warehousing, manufacturing, retail, or corporate roles — including workers affected by WARN-notice closures across the Lehigh Valley.

Duration
Immediate intake; retraining timelines vary
Format
Rapid Response sessions, then one-to-one career specialist support
Location
On-site at the affected employer, plus 555 Union Blvd, Allentown
Cost
No cost to eligible dislocated workers
Services, partners & eligibility →
Sector pathway

Advanced Manufacturing & Maintenance Pathway

A mechatronics, industrial maintenance, and CNC pathway built for the Lehigh Valley's manufacturing corridor, with stackable credentials and registered apprenticeship entry points.

Duration
12–36 weeks for certificates; 2–4 years for registered apprenticeship
Format
Evening and weekend cohorts; earn-and-learn options
Location
LCTI (Schnecksville) and LCCC (Schnecksville and Allentown campuses)
Cost
ITA-funded for eligible residents; apprenticeship wages paid by employer
Services, partners & eligibility →
Sector pathway

Healthcare Career Ladder (CNA → LPN → RN)

A stepwise clinical pathway for Lehigh County residents entering the region's two largest health systems, with each rung funded and scheduled around work and family.

Duration
4–8 weeks (CNA), 12–18 months (LPN), 2+ years (RN bridge)
Format
Cohort classroom plus supervised clinical hours
Location
LCCC health sciences, plus clinical sites across Allentown and Bethlehem
Cost
ITA-funded for eligible residents; employer tuition support common at the LPN and RN rungs
Services, partners & eligibility →
Sector pathway

Logistics: Warehouse to Technician

Built for the tens of thousands of Lehigh Valley residents working in distribution along the Route 22 and I-78 corridor who want to move from picking and packing into equipment, automation, and supervision roles.

Duration
6–20 weeks
Format
Incumbent-worker training, mostly on shift or adjacent to shift
Location
Employer sites in Allentown, Bethlehem, Fogelsville, and Breinigsville
Cost
Employer-cost-shared; no cost to the worker
Services, partners & eligibility →
Access services

Bilingual & Newcomer Workforce Services

Spanish-first services for Allentown and Bethlehem's large Spanish-speaking population, plus credential evaluation for residents who trained abroad.

Duration
Ongoing
Format
Bilingual in-person workshops plus 24/7 Spanish AI counseling
Location
Allentown CareerLink and community partner sites
Cost
No cost
Services, partners & eligibility →
Access services

Reentry & Second Chance Employment

Coordinated support for residents returning from Lehigh County Jail or state supervision, connecting probation, human services, and second-chance employers in one plan.

Duration
Pre-release through 12 months post-placement
Format
One-to-one case coordination
Location
Allentown CareerLink and reentry partner sites
Cost
No cost
Services, partners & eligibility →
Eligibility, plainly stated

Eligibility summaries cover the Lehigh Valley workforce area, including Lehigh and Northampton counties. Final funding and enrollment decisions are made by each provider or PA CareerLink career specialist; Careerpath365 offers guidance and does not approve benefits. Named organizations are local resources and potential referral destinations, not an endorsement or confirmed partnership.

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