PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker today celebrated the launch of the newest mobile PA CareerLink® unit – the third of its kind in Pennsylvania. This mobile PA CareerLink® office will support employers, job seekers, students, and partners across six north central Pennsylvania counties – Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter – where access to workforce and career-readiness services may be limited.
“Every Pennsylvanian deserves access to opportunity, no matter their ZIP code. This mobile PA CareerLink® unit helps us show up in communities, connect people to good jobs, and support local employers in real time,” said Secretary Walker. “This is just one way we’re ensuring Pennsylvanians have the resources they need to chart their own course.”
Today’s celebration was hosted by L&I partner, Workforce Solutions for North Central PA, with leaders from chambers of commerce representing the six-county region joining the ribbon-cutting, including the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce. The new mobile PA CareerLink® unit – staffed with workforce professionals – is ready to travel across North Central Pennsylvania and will be available for scheduling starting mid-April. The mobile office is made possible thanks to federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Adult funding.
“In a rural region like North Central Pennsylvania, access can be one of the biggest barriers for both job seekers and employers,” said Pam Streich, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions for North Central PA. “This mobile PA CareerLink® unit allows us to meet people where they are—bringing career services, training opportunities, and direct employer connections into our communities. It’s about removing barriers, strengthening our local workforce, and ensuring that no matter where someone lives, they have access to the support they need to succeed.”
