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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 included
- Contextualized English for the workplace
- Spanish-language resume, application, and interview coaching
- Foreign credential evaluation and re-licensure guidance
- Bilingual escalation to a career specialist, not an interpreter line
- Referral to adult basic education and GED where needed
Who qualifies in Lehigh Valley
- Open to all Lehigh County residents age 18+ regardless of English proficiency
- Work authorization required for job placement services; skills, English, and advising services are open to all residents
- No income test for basic career services
- WIOA-funded training still requires standard eligibility and priority-of-service screening
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.