Employment, Advancement, and Retention Network (EARN)

• The EARN program aims to break all barriers to employment for jobseekers. The program is presented through a working relationship between the Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Area, County Assistance Office and Pennsylvania CareerLink.
• The EARN program includes intensive case management, education/training, work activities, job readiness, life skills and supportive services targeted to welfare clients with serious employment barriers.
• Work experience and subsidized employment are two opportunities that are part of the EARN program. These programs allow participants to receive valuable real world workplace training and valuable on-the-job experience. Case management and job development are overseen by the Local Management Committee (LMC) to ensure that the participants' needs are being met and that barriers are being eliminated.

Supportive Services/Incentives

All of our Welfare Programs offer Supportive Services to participants. These services include:

• Child Care Assistance
• Transportation
• Car Insurance
• Clothing Allowance
• Training Costs
• Many More!!

Program participants will also qualify for incentives upon completion of certain program goals and phases. These incentives include gas gift certificates, grocery gift certificates, and cash incentives. Participants will qualify for these in many ways, including, but not limited to:

• Finding a job
• Making all weely appointments
• Providing all necessary paperwork
• Retaining employment for each month (up to six months)
• Many More!!