Job Boards
Unemployment and Job Training
Pennsylvania Apprentice Coordinators Association. Open up a whole world of opportunity.
Offered by PA POWER Library
File an unemployment claim, manage your benefits, or report a false claim.
Offers over 6000 courses on a variety of topics ranging from Excel to drawing. Will need a library card to access this resource.
Getting the Job
AARP has a variety of articles on job searching strategies, interviewing, and other initiatives.
CareerOneStop offers guidance on resume writing.
This website will generate a free, downloadable resume.
This free website features a variety of tutorials on subjects ranging from work place basics to interviewing skills.
This website contains video and text tutorials that guide the user through the application process for many common companies such as McDonalds, Target, and Walmart.
Build a resume using a template. This free site walks you through the steps involved and will generate a resume with your info.
Offers help with writing resumes and cover letters, as well as interview tips. Will need a library card to access this resource.
Occupational
CareerOneStop is a site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor providing information about occupations and salaries, self-assessments, training, and other job search tips.
A free tool that matches job seekers with employers. Find job openings, build your resume, create a personal employment plan, discover transferable skills, and more. From the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Wage and job information for more than 250 occupations. Includes job-interest assessments, tips for marketing yourself, sources of financial aid, and other job hunting and school resources.
Find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and the outlook for hundreds of occupations.