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PA Careerlink®, Indiana County : Tri County Workforce Investment Board, Inc., Welfare Initiative Program

WIP

Contact Information

Contact Person(s)

Nellie Lewandowski - Case Manager

Contact Number(s)

724.471.7220 - Career Link Site

888.573-5733- Toll Free Career Link Site; 800-742-0679- Assistance Office Satellite Office

724.471.7250 - FAX

Web Addresses

www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us

Primary Address

300 Indian Springs Road
Indiana, PA, 15701

Additional Addresses

300 Indian Springs Road
Indiana, PA, 15701
Satellite Office
Indiana County Assistance Office
2750 West Pike
Indiana, PA, 15701

Service Information

Service Area

Indiana, Armstrong, and Butler Counties.

Service Description

The Welfare Initiative Programs (WIP) are designed to provide intensive case management and job placement services utilizing the combined resources of Tri-County Workforce Investment Board (WIB), the County Assistance Office, and Career Link of Indiana County. The goal of the WIP is to break the cycle of dependency on the welfare system and train, educate, and place clients into unsubsidized gainful employment.

Available Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm / Mon., Tues., Thus., Fri; 8:30 am - 2:30 pm / Wednesday

Fees/Cost for Services

None

Eligibility Requirements

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) referral required from the County Assistance Office.

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Health & Human Services Helpline in Indiana County!

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Indiana County SPEAKS UP SURVEY 2022

To view the results of the Indiana County SPEAKS UP Survey 2022, please see the folder under the About Tab in the menu. Click on Data Sources, then on the Indiana County SPEAKS UP Survey 2022 Results File. The first spreadsheet consists of survey questions with graphs. The second spreadsheet has comments sorted into categories. The third spreadsheet has comments sorted by zip codes.

This was an anonymous survey. 2285 people responded to the survey, and the survey received over 1600 comments on a variety of topics from the residents of Indiana County.

The Power Point Presentation shared at the Town Hall Meetings held in May and in early June will be added to the website soon. 

 

Indiana County, PA Community Video Tour

The Indiana County Center for Economic Operations (CEO) affiliates are proud to announce the completion of a new series of videos entitled "Indiana County, PA Community Video Tour". The project includes seven short videos which provide an overview of the quality of life in Indiana County. The series includes an introduction video featuring Indiana County Commissioners Mike Keith, Robin Gorman and Sherene Hess. Additional videos include "Indiana County Works", "Indiana County Plays", "Indiana County Learns", "Indiana County Cares", "Indiana County Welcomes", and "Community Organizations" providing a glimpse into Indiana County for those interested in learning what it's like to live, learn, work and play in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Access the video tour at https://www.indianacountypa.gov.