Pa. Department of Labor and Industry Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Sheila Ireland recently announced free online job training program SkillUp® PA launched statewide Aug. 14 to help Pennsylvania job seekers gain the new skills they need to join the workforce or advance their career.

“SkillUp® PA is another great example of the Wolf Administration’s efforts to help Pennsylvania workers and businesses,” Ireland said. “This new virtual job training program is a true win-win for Pennsylvanians who need to enter the workforce or advance their career, as well as the businesses who will get a new pipeline of the skilled workers they need to succeed.”

As part of L&I’s initiative to transform the workforce landscape, PA CareerLink® is bolstering its program offerings with SkillUp® PA and the new program’s enhanced virtual options to support reskilling and upskilling Pennsylvania’s workforce.

Some of the online trainings that will be available through SkillUp® PA are: accounting/finance, clerical, customer service, human resources, information technology, marketing, Microsoft Office, project management, and soft skills (communication, time management, professionalism, etc.).

Pennsylvanians interested in SkillUp® PA virtual training should visit PA CareerLink® at pacareerlink.pa.gov for more information, including how to register.

All commonwealth job seekers are strongly encouraged to register online with PA CareerLink® or reach out directly to their local offices to learn more about the multitude of free programs, services, and resources that are available, including: job search and training assistance, adult education classes and workshops, résumé assistance, referraal services to partners, and much more.

Over 350,000 job seekers have successfully used Metrix to update their job skills to gain employment.

Launched in July 2012, PA CareerLink® serves as a one-stop shop for many job seeker and business-related services.