July 7, 2023 Employment Opportunities and Resources Trying Together has compiled a listing of recruiting events, open positions, and resources to help community members navigate the multitude of post-secondary and employment opportunities throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. The listings below have been updated as of April 5, 2024. Check back regularly for new job posts, events, and resources. Upcoming Hiring/Recruitment Events Amazon Virtual Hiring and Information Event Tuesday, 04/09 | 10 a.m. | Virtual University of Pittsburgh Virtual Info Session Thursday, 04/11 | 11 a.m. | Virtual HOT JOB$ Virtual Event Tuesday, 04/16 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual ConnectiveRX Virtual Information Session Wednesday, 04/17 | 11 a.m. | Virtual HOT JOB$ Virtual Event Tuesday, 04/30 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual Post Secondary Opportunities Everyday Interactions Matter Coaching and Mentoring Trying Together Apprenticeship Program Trying Together Child Development Associate Program Trying Together Teacher Induction and Certification Trying Together Professional Development Event Calendar Employment Opportunities APOST OST Job Openings Child Care Career Openings in Pittsburgh Familylinks, Inc. Job Opportunities Hello Neighbor Job Openings Literacy Pittsburgh Open Positions Pittsburgh Regional Transit Job Openings Next City Job Openings The Children’s Institute Job Openings Trying Together Job Openings Vibrant Pittsburgh Job Postings Landforce Crew Application Training and Apprenticeship Programs BankWork$ Training Program Building Trades Apprenticeships Pittsburgh BuildWPA Apprenticeship Literacy Pittsburgh Computer Classes Calendar, Allegheny County Schedule Literacy Pittsburgh Computer Classes Calendar, Beaver County Schedule Pennsylvania Women Work (PWW) 3 Cups of Coffee Program UPMC Construction and Community Resource Center UPMC Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician Training Program Per Scholas Certification Training TEKsystems Technology Industry Courses Software Engineer Cybersecurity IT Support Additional Resources BuildWPA Resources Career Services at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania Own Our Own Pennsylvania Women Work (PWW)
Summer EmployHER Pittsburgh Program Kick Off & Opportunity Fair Join EmployHER Pittsburgh for their Summer Program Kick & Opportunity Fair to explore a variety of hiring opportunities and career resources from local Pittsburgh companies, organizations, and agencies. When: Monday, 7/31 | 12 – 6 p.m. (Last participant arrival at 5 p.m.) Where: Commonwealth Charter Academy, 162 E Bridge Street, Unit 100, Homestead, Pa. 15120 Register Attendees will get the opportunity to meet hiring employers, receive resume reviews, get professional head shots, enroll in education and training programs, receive food, housing, and child care support, and participate in self-care experiences. Following this even fair, attendees will have six months of support with finding a job, networking, and education. Light refreshments, snacks, and lunch will be available, and onsite child care will be provided at no cost. Global Wordsmiths Translation Services (Spanish and Arabic) will be on site. Free parking is available in the parking lot under the bridge. EmployHER Pittsburgh is a collaborative initiative between Dress for Success Pittsburgh, New Century Careers, and When She Thrives aimed at providing access to better employment, personal development, and educational opportunities for women in Allegheny County.
July 14, 2020 Rent Assistance Available in Allegheny County Allegheny County is partnering with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) to jointly fund the CARES Rent Relief Program. Through the program, individuals experiencing job loss or loss of income due to COVID-19 can apply for rent payment assistance. Available Assistance Up to $750 per month per household in state-funded rental assistance. Up to $750 per month per household in Allegheny County-funded rental assistance. Up to $200 per month per household in County funding to cover additional household costs for gas, electric, and/or internet; late fees charged by the landlord and/or utility company; and/or court costs. Payments will be made to the landlord on behalf of the renter for a maximum of six months of assistance between March 1 and November 30, 2020 (may include December rent). Funds can be used to pay rent from March 1 to December 31, 2020. Eligibility To be eligible for program, individuals must meet the following criteria: The renter must have experienced job loss or a reduction in annual income due to COVID-19. The renter’s income may not exceed the Area Median Income for Allegheny County (adjusted for the number of people in the household). The renter must document at least a 30 percent reduction in income since March 1, 2020 due to COVID-19 OR the renter must have become unemployed, as verified by the PA Department of Labor and Industry, after March 1, 2020 as a result of COVID-19. Submit an Application To submit an application, visit the CARES Rent Relief Program page. Applications can be submitted from July 6 through September 30, 2020. More Information For questions, contact the Allegheny County Department of Human Services at 412.248.0021 or ahicaresrrp@actionhousing.org.
April 16, 2020 COVID-19 Support Programs Webinar Join MomsRising, along with experts from CLASP, National Employment Law Project (NELP), Food Research and Action Council (FRAC), and National Immigration Law Council, on April 21 for “COVID-19 Support Programs Webinar” to learn what you need to know to apply for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. About This online webinar will provide information on how to access the new COVID-19 programs recently passed by Congress, including paid sick days, paid family leave, unemployment insurance, and nutrition assistance. Presenters will also discuss the impacts of these programs on immigrant families. The webinar will take place on Zoom and will include both Spanish and English language options. Registration To register, please visit the event webpage. If you are unable to attend the day of the event, a recording of the webinar and a resource page will be sent out as well after the conclusion of the event.
