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Looking for your first work experience this summer? 🌟

Learn & Earn gives young people ages 14-23 the chance to build skills, explore different career paths, meet professionals, and gain real world experience through hands on opportunities and industry tours.

Applications close June 5, so don’t wait, spots may fill before the deadline. Start your journey today at 🔗 Jobs4Summer.org

Learn & Earn / Workplace learning is critical for success in any career. A collaborative effort of Partner4Work, Allegheny County, and the City of Pittsburgh to deliver paid summer work experience to young men and women through a 6-week, three-tiered program.

Yesterday, we held the 2026 press conference at New Century Careers and heard from County Executive , , Learn & Earn Chair Debra Caplan, former participant Leon Wade, President & CEO Neil Ashbaugh, and Partner4Work CEO Rob Cherry about the impact and opportunities offered through the program.
 
This summer, young people will step into real workplaces across a wide range of industries, from corporate offices to advanced manufacturing and emerging tech, gaining experiences that can shape how they see their future.
 
Allegheny County youth ages 14–23 are encouraged to apply today.
🔗 Jobs4Summer.org

April is Second Chance Month, a time to recognize the importance of creating pathways to opportunity for justice-impacted individuals.

Partner4Work is proud to partner with Rasa to offer a free expungement eligibility tool!

In under three minutes, individuals can better understand what’s on their record and whether they may qualify for record clearance. We encourage our partners to share this resource with clients who may benefit.

🔗 Access the tool: rasa-legal.com/partner4work/

Apply now for Learn & Earn!

🔆Get paid
🔆Build skills
🔆Gain real work experience

Applications are open through June 5, but spots may fill up early, apply today to secure your opportunity.

Visit Jobs4summer.org to apply!

In celebration of Women in Construction Week, join Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) and Partner4Work for an evening of networking, conversation, and collaboration focused on shaping the future of women in our region’s construction industry.

📅 March 3 | 4:30–6:30 PM

📍 Dollar Bank Headquarters

🔗 Register today: eventbrite.com/e/1983561482791?aff=oddtdtcreator

Explore proven approaches for attracting neurodivergent talent and strengthening a neuroinclusive workplace culture at the Innovating Pittsburgh: The Business Value of Neurodiversity Forum. Co-hosted by Carnegie Mellon University Olitsky Program & School of Computer Science's Software & Societal Systems Department.

Click here to learn more: sites.google.com/andrew.cmu.edu/innovating-pittsburgh-2026

Celebrating five years of UPMC Health Plan’s Freedom House 2.0 program and its impact on expanding access to healthcare careers across our region!

Since launching in 2021, Freedom House 2.0 has created meaningful pathways for individuals from economically disadvantaged and underserved communities, connecting participants to in-demand roles in the healthcare field.

Congratulations to Cohort 22 on their graduation! 🎓 We’re proud to recognize the newest graduates and the continued success of this important initiative.

Looking for a career with purpose, stability, and growth? Join us for the Water and Wastewater Career & Educational Fair and explore exciting opportunities in water, stormwater, and wastewater with local employers and training providers. If interested in attending, please respond to this email or register here.

📅 Date: February 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh Downtown Office
914 Penn Ave 6th FLR Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with employers, learn about training programs, and take the next step toward a meaningful career.

📢 Funding Opportunity
The Richard King Mellon Foundation is seeking proposals for Enhancing Young Adults’ Economic Mobility through Social Capital. This RFP supports programs serving children and young adults (birth–24) from low-income households in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, with a focus on building social capital to improve long-term economic outcomes.

🗓️ Round 1 Deadline: April 17, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
🗓️ Round 2 Deadline: July 15, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
✅ Eligible applicants: Nonprofit and public sector organizations

Click here to learn more and apply through the Richard King Mellon Foundation: https://www.rkmf.org/rfp/enhancing-young-adults-economic-mobility-through-social-capital

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a reminder that progress is driven by action. As we reflect on Dr. King’s vision, we reaffirm our commitment to building pathways to education, training, and good jobs that strengthen individuals, families, and communities across Allegheny County.

Partner4Work is closed in Observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will reopen on Tuesday.