Pittsburgh Partnership
The Pittsburgh Partnership provides employment and training services designed to help City of Pittsburgh residents become attached or reattached to the labor force. Funding has been provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services' Employment and Retention Network (EARN) and targeted City Community Development and Block Grant Funds.
Pittsburgh Partnership offers a variety of training and employment services designed to assist individuals find meaningful jobs and employers find qualified workers. To learn more about our services, please see the sections below.
RESET/EARN Program
The City of Pittsburgh receives funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to operate the Employment, Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) program. The EARN program offers a range of employment and training services to economically disadvantaged customers receiving TANF benefits. EARN is designed to provide comprehensive education, training and work services to enable them to move rapidly from welfare to work. All referrals to the program are received from DHS.
EARN services include:
- Job readiness/search programs
- Paid work experience/community service
- Short-Term Training Opportunities
- Retention services
The program is located at:
304 Wood Street, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-552-9071
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Learn and Earn Summer Employment Program
The Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program provides a six week summer employment opportunity to disadvantaged youth, ages 14-21. Youth work in a wide range of jobs and occupational areas that provide general work experience, specific technical skills, knowledge of employer expectations, and exposure to possible career paths.
Youth gain valuable work experience, earn wages, and contribute to Pittsburgh's tax base and economic growth. More importantly, youth are equipped with experiences that stimulate them to continue education and become the emerging workforce.
Additionally, the program provides several hours of Work Readiness Training to prepare young job applicants for the workplace. This pre-work preparation emphasizes workplace behaviors, job survival skills, and future-planning in terms of career interests. Activities for the employment program are provided through contractual arrangements with community based organizations, educational institutions and/or other youth service providers.
Service providers are selected through a competitive bidding and Request for Proposals (RFP) process and evaluated by an independent review panel. Contracted organizations develop employment opportunities, relying on years of long standing relationships with community businesses and organization as well as partners in their constituent neighborhoods.
last updated: 22/04/2025