Adults and Dislocated Workers

Adult Basic Education and GED Preparation

Under the Workforce Investment Act, GICV, through the PA CareerLink, Cambria County helps adults to update their basic skills to pursue postsecondary education, to better prepare for specific employment opportunities, or to study for the GED test.  Pennsylvania-certified teachers from the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center provide instruction at the PA CareerLink, Cambria County. This service is by appointment only.  Adults can take classes at their own paces.  Learn more

Adult Employment and Training Services

Under the Workforce Investment Act, GICV, through the PA CareerLink Cambria County conducts a preliminary assessment of job seekers' skill levels, aptitudes, abilities, and support service needs; provides information on a full array of employment-related services including information about local education and training service provider; verifies eligibility for on-the-job training and other programs; provides job search, placement assistance, and career counseling; Enables access to up-to-date labor market information; and offers information about local, regional, and national employment trends.  Learn more

PA WORKWEAR

GICV enables individuals in Bedford, Cambria, and Huntingdon counties to confidently pursue employment “dressed for success” through PA WORKWEAR—a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare.  Through PA WORKWEAR, GICV promotes independence to job seekers by providing the proper attire they need for job training, interviews, and their first days at their new jobs.  Learn more