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Work Ready

Project Description

Work Ready Background

Work Ready is a job readiness project funded by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and operates in conjunction with the local County Assistance Office (CAO).

What is Work Ready?

Work Ready helps identify and remove barriers hindering employment and self-sufficiency; barriers may include transportation, child care, education, and job skills.
Work Ready provides case management and assistance with goal-setting.

Eligibility Requirements

Be a Jefferson or Clarion County resident
Be receiving Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF)
Be referred to Work Ready by the CAO

Serving the following counties:

Clarion, Jefferson

Contact Information

Cheryl Shellhammer
Work Ready Director
[email protected]
814-226-4785 Ext 104

Jefferson County Assistance Office 814-938-2990 or 800-242-8241
Clarion County Assistance Office 814-226-1700 or 800-253-3488

Useful Links

www.compass.state.pa.us
dhs.pa.gov

All persons are provided services without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national or ethnic origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), actual or perceived gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, lifestyle, political beliefs, union membership, participation or decision to refrain from participation in protected labor activities, marital status, familial status, parental status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, AIDS or HIV status, citizenship, possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) instead of a high school diploma, use of a guide or support animal or because the user is a handler or trainer of guide or support animals, stereotypes or assumptions, whether the person is a victim of violent crime (including domestic violence), or other characteristics protected by federal or state law. No consumer will be subjected to hate speech. Additionally, no person will retaliate against an individual for complaining about discrimination, filing charges, or participating in an investigation or lawsuit regarding discrimination. This site was financed in part by a grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services under the Administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development. The official registration and financial information of Community Action, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.