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PA CareerLink® Awareness Day - Lawrence County
COMMUNITY RESOURCE EVENT

Thursday, August 20, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

PA CareerLink® Lawrence County
101 S Mercer Street, Suite 101
New Castle, PA 16101

Community Based Organizations and agencies from all around Lawrence County will be available to provide information on programs and services offered on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.​

For the mini workshop schedule, click HERE.​

ORGANIZATIONS & AGENCIES CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN EXHIBITOR'S AGREEMENT

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Attendees are encouraged to pre-register for the event by completing the pre-registration form. Click HERE or scan the QR code: 
 

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List of Exhibitors:
(new exhibitors will be added as they register)

Adult Literacy Lawrence County/Lifelong Learning Choices

The agency provides free basic education classes to adults who are not currently enrolled in high school, offering a variety of classes to help learners obtain their High School Equivalency (via the GED® test or HiSET®), improve basic skills in order to gain/retain employment or enter college or trade school.  ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are offered to support adults who need to develop English speaking and writing skills.  https://www.learningchoicesinfo.org/

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Anova Healthcare System

Family-owned provider of Home Health, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, and In-Home Care across Western Pennsylvania,  dedicated to delivering patient-centered care that honors dignity, promotes independence, and brings peace of mind to families.  https://anovahomehealth.com/

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Arise Lawrence County

Since 1981 Arise has been the community’s response to violence and abuse, serving victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Other Serious Crimes and Older Victims of Any Crime, as well as services to Human Trafficking victims, while also working to prevent violence and abuse through prevention education, intervention training, and public awareness. Therapy services have been added for trauma victims. Our services are free to all victims in Lawrence County and surrounding communities regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, income level, or disability.  https://ariselc.org/about

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Carelon Health of PA, Inc.

Carelon manages behavioral health services for Medical Assistance (MA) recipients in 11 Western Pennsylvania counties: Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Fayette, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Washington, and Westmoreland.  https://pa.carelon.com/

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City Rescue Mission

Since 1911, the City Rescue Mission has been a light shining in darkness to the lost, lonely and left-behind. We offer a hot meal, a place to sleep and the hope of Jesus Christ. We witness miracles happen every day in the lives of the men, women and children who come through our doors.  https://cityrescuemission.org/

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Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center (COTRAIC)

Agency promoting the socio-economic development of the Native American community and others who experience the same type of economic difficulties in the Greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Includes programs for Native American Employment and Training, Early Childhood, Seniors/Elders, and others designed for the Native American Community.  https://www.cotraic.org/

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Cray Youth & Family Services

Since 1984, the expansion and initiation of programming has aimed to meet the needs of children and families who are struggling in the Lawrence County community.  Cray’s programming serves children and youth who are neglected, abused, delinquent, have a mental health diagnosis and fail to comply with public school expectations and those whose circumstances place them at risk for developing these behaviors. We also work with parents whose children are at risk for out-of-home placement or are working on reintegrating a child back into the home. We offer a variety of services to children and youth who have become victims of struggling families and deteriorating communities, in hopes that they will become productive members of society.  https://www.crayyouth.org/

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D&J Warriors Foundation

A dedicated 501c3 nonprofit based in New Castle, Pennsylvania, committed to raising awareness, prevention, and education about child abuse in our community, helping families in need, and supporting children who are victims of abuse, ensuring every child has the chance to thrive in safety and love.  https://www.djwarriorsfoundation.com/

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DON Services (Disability Options Network)

DON Services is a licensed personal care agency in Western Pennsylvania dedicated to providing top-quality home and community-based services to persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and veterans.  https://www.donservices.org/

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Lark Enterprises

Lark creates employment choices for people with disabilities in a meaningful and integrated approach, to maximize independence and choice. Lark expands upon the concept of Employment First, "real jobs, real wages" by creating social enterprises, looking towards the future of 51% owned and operated by people with diverse abilities.  https://www.larkenterprises.org/

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Lawrence County CARES Center

Our programs are dedicated to helping relearn our consumers. By helping them in all different facets of their lives, we can help them make better decisions which will impact their lives in a positive manner. The programs we provide are designed to help consumers in their day-to-day lives by giving information on how to handle everyday responsibilities. They are also educated on how to deal with their mental health, are provided social and support networks, and are taught social skills, life skills, and more!  https://www.lawrencecountycares.com/

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Lawrence County Drug & Alcohol Commission

The Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Commission is committed to ensuring that quality drug and alcohol prevention, intervention, and treatment services are provided for Lawrence County residents and to developing innovative programs to meet the needs of our community.  https://www.lawsca.org/

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Lawrence County Veterans Services

The mission of the Lawrence County Department of Veteran’s Affairs is to Aid and Assist all County veterans and their families with obtaining Local, State and Federal benefits. We help them discover the benefits to which they are entitled and assist them with the application process. The Lawrence County Veterans Service Office is committed to advocate for veterans, provide quality services and programs for them and their families.  https://www.lawrencecountypa.gov/departments/veterans-office

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Lawrence County YMCA

The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening individuals and communities across the country. At the Y, we’re here to help you find your “why” – your greater sense of purpose – by connecting you with opportunities to improve your health, support young people, make new friends and contribute to a stronger, more cohesive community for all.  https://lawcoymca.org/

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Neighborhood Legal Services

NLS secures justice and resolves fundamental legal problems for those who are low-income and vulnerable in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties by providing high-quality legal services and community legal education.  https://nlsa.us/

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Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

State agency which provides rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment.  https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/ovr/Pages/default.aspx

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Pennsylvania Treasury - Unclaimed Property

Treasury is an independent agency responsible for the receipt and disbursement of funds by the Commonwealth, as well as the deposit, investment, and safekeeping of money and securities belonging to the Commonwealth.

https://www.patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property/

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Sunny Days In-Home Care Northwestern

In home care for seniors, including disability care, recovery & rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and hygiene and housekeeping.  https://sunnydaysinhomecare.com/

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UPMC Jameson Behavioral Health/Partial Hospitalization Program

The UPMC Jameson Partial Hospitalization Program is a comprehensive, short term outpatient behavioral health treatment program. It is designed to help adults ages 18 and older who are experiencing mental or emotional instability, either to prevent inpatient hospitalization or to act as a step-down program for those recently discharged from inpatient behavioral health care.  https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/jameson/services/behavioral-health

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Vocational Services, Inc.

Vocational & Psychological Services (VPS) provides psychological services in Western Pennsylvania, and is currently servicing six counties (Lawrence, Venango, Mercer, Crawford, Butler and Beaver). The practice consists of Licensed Clinical Psychologists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, as well as master's level therapists and mental health workers. Services offered include evaluations, specialized autism services, Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS), counseling, adult services, school based behavioral health programs (SCORE), a high school to work transition program (Project SEARCH), tutoring for adjudicated youth, custody evaluations, and training and consultation for the professional community and community -at-large.  https://vpsdocs.com/

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Mini workshop schedule

MINI WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

11:00 am - CareerLink® Orientation with Jodi Cummings

12:00 pm - Job Search Strategies with Dave Kowacich

12:45 pm - Interviewing Skills with Dave Kowacich

1:30 pm - Resume Writing with Jodi Cummings

All workshops will be held in Multipurpose Room #3/CRC Overflow Room

(the meeting room behind the public use computer stations)

No appointment necessary to attend the workshops!

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