Events
- January 25, 2025 6-7:30pm - Register here for Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation’s webinar titled Identity Theft and Scams: What Everyone Should Know.
- January 29, 2025 9-10am (Philadelphia) - Register here to learn how to navigate the job matching system. You will need to create an account on http://myphlcareerportal.org and will access the workshop on the PHL Career Portal.
- January 29, 2025 2-3pm (Pittsburgh) - Meet Dollar Bank representatives to learn about their open positions. This event will take place at PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh/Allegheny County located at 914 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Contact Cheryce Ollison with questions: 412-248-5627.
- February 6, 2025 2pm - Register here to ABLE’s National Resource Center’s webinar titled ABLE Tax Time Tips. This webinar will provide updates and strategies to help ABLE account owners maximize their savings and investments in 2025 and beyond.
- February 11, 2025 7-8pm - Register here to learn about the PA ABLE Savings Program! A PA ABLE Savings Program account gives individuals with qualified disabilities and their families and friends a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability related expenses, while maintaining important benefits. Discover the many ways you can use a PA ABLE Savings Program account to save private funds to support health, increased financial freedom, independence, and quality of life.
- February 13, 2025 10-11am (Philadelphia) - Tenant Rights - Attend in-person at PA CareerLink® Suburban Station located at 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 200 Philadelphia PA 19103.
- February 25, 2025 at 11am: Register here for Building Knowledge in Benefits Counseling for Disabilities. Join one of our Providers - Matthew Bailey from Achieva Family Trust - for an insightful session on Benefits Counseling, where he will guide people with disabilities in navigating government benefits while pursuing employment.
- March 10, 2025 6:30-7:30pm - (Online) Gentle Chair Yoga with Mira Mcewan, RN - Learn introductory yoga philosophy, practice gentle exercises promoting core activation, relaxation, optimal breathing, and flexibility.
- March 11, 2025 10-11am - Register here to learn from experts who will explain the PA ABLE Savings Program and Pennsylvania's Work Incentive Programs.
- March 13, 2025 11am-Noon (Pittsburgh) - Introduction to Literacy Pittsburgh 101 – Attend this in person event to learn about the wide range of services offered through PA CareerLink® to support adult education. Whether you're looking to boost your skills or start a new career path, they can help! Contact Megan Grabowski with questions: 412-248-5627. Location: PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh/Allegheny County 914 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
- March 17, 2025 6:30-7:30pm - (Online) Gentle Chair Yoga with Mira Mcewan, RN - Learn introductory yoga philosophy, practice gentle exercises promoting core activation, relaxation, optimal breathing, and flexibility.
- March 19, 2025 at 4pm: (King of Prussia) Register here for this free golf clinic (No Limit Clinic) being held at Top Golf – King of Prussia for people with disabilities. All necessary equipment, including adaptive golf carts, will be provided. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcomed – no prior golf experience is required. https://gapAdaptive.org.
- March 24, 2025 6:30-7:30pm - (Online) Gentle Chair Yoga with Mira Mcewan, RN - Learn introductory yoga philosophy, practice gentle exercises promoting core activation, relaxation, optimal breathing, and flexibility.
- March 28, 2025 at 2pm: (Philadelphia) Register here for this in person workshop on Phone Accessibility at the TechOWL Community Space – 1392 Cecil B. Moore Ave Philadelphia PA 19122. Explore accessibility tools that make daily tasks easier. Learn how to make hands-free calls, use live captions, adjust text size, and more! Be empowered to navigate technology with confidence. bit.ly/PhoneWorkshop
- April 2, 2025 11am-12:30pm - Workforce Webinar Series Part 1 - Access to Good Jobs: Learn How Your Community HealthChoices Plan Can Help
- April 16, 2025 11am-12:30pm - Workforce Webinar Series Part 2 - Access to Good Jobs with PA CareerLink®
- April 16, 2025 12-1pm - Experts will discuss how PA ABLE Savings Program and Social Security Disability Programs work together. You’ll hear from Diana Fishlock, outreach specialist for the PA ABLE Savings Program, and Frank Magni, Social Security Administration public affairs specialist. Register here.
- April 22, 2025 – 1 to 2:30pm - Virtual or In Person (Allentown) First Step to Starting a Business - Join for a workshop that will discuss essential topics for starting a business, including the requirements for initiation, obtaining financing, necessary licenses and applications, and the significance and function of a business plan, marketing plan, and financial plan. IN PERSON LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
- April 23, 2025 – 1 to 2:30pm – Virtual or In Person (Allentown) Next Step to Starting a Business - This workshop is an extension of ‘First Step to Starting a Business’ and will cover more comprehensive topics for starting a business including, interest inventory, SWOT analysis, the business model canvas, and finance templates. IN PERSON LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109
- April 23, 2025 – Virtual (5 - 7pm) Second Step: Developing a Business Plan
- April 30, 2025 – 1:30 to 3:30pm (Northumberland) Business Bytes and Brews - Every LAST WEDNESDAY of the month. Come hang with excited entrepreneurs and budding business owners for the opportunity to make connections, find resources for your business and have a little fun. Plus, coffee, light refreshments, and guest speakers from small businesses you know and love!
- May 1, 2025 – 6 to 7:30pm (Virtual) First Steps: Mapping the Business Concept - Are you thinking about launching a small business? Not sure what is involved? Unsure if you have a viable business idea? Join this introductory presentation to break down the nuts and bolts of what is needed to start a business.
- May 2, 2025 – 9 to 11am - Virtual or In Person (Pittsburgh) First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business - Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your market and what marketing tools you’ll need to attract customers, learn about business structures, access helpful resources, learn about available funding options and understand what you need to formally establish your business. The in-person location is 3420 Forbes Avenue, Third floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- May 6, 2025 – 9 to 10:30am (Virtual) Bookkeeping Basics - Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping to help manage your business financials and make informed business decisions.
- May 7, 2025 11am-12:30pm- Workforce Webinar Series Part 3 - Access to Good Jobs: PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
- May 8, 2025 – 6 to 7:30pm (Virtual) First Steps: Concept to Plan - Do you have a business concept in mind but aren’t sure of the next steps? This presentation is all about turning that concept into a concrete plan, and we’ll discuss details around revenue streams, market research, industry research, competitive analysis, and more.
- May 9, 2025 – 8:30 to 1:30pm (Pittsburgh) Cities of Inclusion at Community College of Allegheny County – Allegheny Campus - This event will bring together community partners, companies, advocates, and self-advocates to explore how we can work together to build a more inclusive Pittsburgh—where all people, of all abilities, lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Explore the five pillars of inclusive cities—education, employment, health, housing, and access to services—while creating real connections and driving change. Register here.
- May 14, 2025 – 10 to 11am (Lewistown) Managing Your Business on Google Search and Maps - In today's digital landscape, visibility on Google Search and Maps is paramount for business success. Ensure your business is discoverable and provides accurate, up-to-date information to potential customers, regardless of the device they're using. This workshop goes beyond the basics of setting up a simple profile. You'll explore how a well-managed Google Business Profile can be a powerful tool for growth.
- May 15, 2025 – 10 to 11:30am (Virtual) OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Campaign - Join for an engaging webinar on OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention Campaign, where you’ll learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to heat-related risks in the workplace. This session will cover essential topics, including understanding heat-related illnesses and their symptoms, OSHA’s guidelines and resources for heat illness prevention, and strategies for developing and implementing an effective prevention plan. Additionally, the webinar will provide practical insights into recognizing and addressing heat-related emergencies to ensure the safety and well-being of your team.
- May 15, 2025 – Noon to 1pm (Virtual) Cyber Hygiene 101 - Keeping your data safe should be a top priority. With cyberattacks occurring every 11 seconds, every possible entry point must be secure. This session will identify the latest cyber threats and discuss what cyber policies you can implement today to build a solid cyber defense.
- June 4, 2025 - 10am to 2pm - Inclusive Ability and Opportunity Career Fair - Hosted by The Norristown District Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), this career expo is an excellent chance to explore multiple job opportunities in one place. Registration for job seekers is highly recommended.
- June 6, 2025 – 9 to 11am – Virtual or In Person (Pittsburgh) First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business - Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your market and what marketing tools you’ll need to attract customers, learn about business structures, access helpful resources, learn about available funding options and understand what you need to formally establish your business. The in-person location is 3420 Forbes Avenue, Third floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- June 10, 2025 – 9 to 10:30am (Virtual) Unlock the Power of Contracts for Your Business - Join this dynamic program presented by the Pitt SBDC and master the essentials of contract law, from crafting enforceable agreements to navigating business leases and employee contracts. Empower your small business or startup with the knowledge to secure your interests and avoid common pitfalls in contracts for products, services, and employment. Don't miss this chance to elevate your business acumen!
- June 11, 2025 – Noon to 1pm (Virtual) 2025 PA Tax Series: Pennsylvania Taxes for New Businesses - This course will help you to understand Pennsylvania Taxes for New Businesses. Discuss income tax, sales and use tax, exemption certificates, and employer withholding tax. In addition, you will learn some guaranteed tips for success and your rights as a Pennsylvania taxpayer.
- June 13, 2025 – 9 to 11am – Virtual or In Person (Pittsburgh) Second Step: Developing a Business Plan - Learn all you need to know about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for your business. The in-person location is 3420 Forbes Avenue, Third floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- June 26, 2025 – 10 to 11am (Virtual) How to Know If Your Business Idea Will Really Work - You have an idea for a new business but are wondering where to start. Is the idea worth pursuing? How can you tell if it is or isn’t? Maybe you don’t even have an idea, but know you want to start a business.
- June 26, 2025 – 9 to 10:30am (Virtual) How to Access the Capital You Need – Learn from an SBA preferred lender to learn how to access capital from business acquisition to start-up financing to ground-up construction and every state in between.
- July 8, 2025 – 6 to 7pm (Virtual) The First Step: Starting a Small Business in Pennsylvania - This no-cost, one-hour webinar is designed to answer the frequently asked questions of aspiring entrepreneurs.
- July 10, 2025 – 5:30 to 8:30pm (Erie) First Step Seminar - Are you considering starting your own business but don’t know where to begin? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options. Get ready to explore your business idea and assess your entrepreneurial readiness as well as identify your own strengths and weaknesses as a business owner!
- August 21, 2025 – 10 to 11:30am (Virtual) OSHA Safe and Sound Campaign - Join for an informative webinar on OSHA’s Safe + Sound Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting workplace safety and health programs. This session will provide practical guidance on building and maintaining effective safety and health practices that protect workers, reduce injuries, and improve overall workplace performance.
- October 2, 2025 – 5:30 to 8:30pm (Mercer County – Hermitage) First Step Seminar - Are you considering starting your own business but don’t know where to begin? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options. Get ready to explore your business idea and assess your entrepreneurial readiness as well as identify your own strengths and weaknesses as a business owner!
- November 6, 2025 – 9:30 to 12:30pm (Virtual, Crawford County) First Step Seminar - Are you considering starting your own business but don’t know where to begin? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options. Get ready to explore your business idea and assess your entrepreneurial readiness as well as identify your own strengths and weaknesses as a business owner!