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PA CareerLink-Fayette
	Access to Financial Aid. Attend Career Development Workshops. Obtain information about Colleges, Business and Vocational schools. Review local, regional, and national job listings. Funding for postsecondary training. Speak with Employment Interviewers. Web based employment matching system. Career interests and skills assessments.
Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership
	The Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership (BWDP) providing a wide range of labor exchange services for job seekers and employers throughout the Commonwealth. Programs supported by the BWDP: New Directions Program Dislocated Worker Programs Job Training Employment Incentive Payment Program Mature Worker Programs Welfare to Work and Work Opportunity Tax Credit Programs Pennsylvania Profile ReEmployment Program (PREP) Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program Pennsylvania Rapid Reemployment Program (RRP) Trade Assistance Programs Veterans Services Youth Training program: Pennsylvania Conservation Corps Single Point of Contact program (SPOC
Westmoreland County Community College
	55 associate degree, 10 diploma and 41 certificate programs that prepare students for careers or transfer to bachelor’s degree programs at four-year universities Areas of study include Accounting, Business, Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management, Computer Information Systems, Engineering Science and Industrial Technology, Graphic and Web Design, Health Care, Horticulture, Public Services, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Multimedia and Photography, and Office Technology Continuing Education workforce training programs in computers, medical billing, nursing, pharmacy technician, small business and more Approximately 6,000 undergraduate students Main campus in Youngwood and 7 education centers, including the Fayette County Center, 140 North Beeson Blvd., Uniontown Distance learning including 200+ online classes Ample scholarship and financial aid opportunities Student services including career counseling, academic advising, tutoring, job placement and child care Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Douglas Education Center
	Founded 1904 and celebrating over 100 years in education. Current programs Technology, Medical, Arts and Cosmetology. 16 month Associate in Specialized Business Degree. 16, 12 and 8 months Diploma. Located in the Mid-Mon Valley -30 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Classes begin February, June and October. Accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial Aid available for those who qualify. Lifetime placement opportunities to graduates. Students represent 42 states.
Goodwill Industries
	Offers Community-based and Vocational Assessments Intensive Vocational Rehab (IVRP) & Intensive Vocational Psychiatric Rehab (IVPRP) program Community Connections Initiative Drivers Education Community Employment & Disability Services CareerLink Recycling Center Custodial Program Lawn Maintenance Food Service Training Housing at Jefferson Courtyard Union Station Clubhouse
Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/ Fayette, Inc.
	Education, job training, and job placement services to adults, youth, dislocated workers, the economically disadvantaged, and others who face barriers to employment Career Assessments & Counseling Customized job training, business assistance, and government procurement programs Youth programs that promote educational and vocational experiences Health, nutrition, and literacy initiatives and parenting programs Adult Basic Education/Remediation and GED Test Preparation classes GED Testing Licensed and accredited educational/training programs Early childhood division with Head Start/Early Head Start centers and Pre-K Counts centers throughout Fayette County
Laurel Business Institute
	Specialized Associate degrees in Business, Childcare, Cosmetology, Information Technology, Medical, and Office Administration Specialized Associate degrees Office Administration and Respiratory Therapy Diplomas in Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, Secretarial Diploma Secretarial and Pharmacy Technician Class begin February, May and September Accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools Financial Aid Available for those who qualify 16 scholarships available worth over $100,000 Small classes and individual attention Career Placement Services available
Westmoreland Casemanagement and Supports, Inc.
	Assist youth in identifying and accessing community resources. Aid youth in obtaining GED Help youth with work-related topics. Assist youth with post-secondary education. Support participants in attaining a job suitable to their goals. Refer youth to appropriate support services. Provide a strength-based Individual Service Strategy. Follow up for no less than one year after completion of participation in a core program.
Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology
	WVCI Uniontown is a branch campus of West Virginia Junior College in Morgantown, West Virginia. Was founded in 1922 and the Uniontown branch was established in 1987. Has 5 Associate Degrees. Offers a customized financial aid package to each student who qualifies Has 8 scholarships to area high school students worth over $70,000. Offers an 18-21 week Associate in Specialized Business degree. Offers extended Career Placement Assistance after graduation. Offers "brush-up" privileges after graduation. Operates a 4-day school week (Monday through Thursday)