5 Resources
State agency helping Pennsylvanians with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment through vocational counseling, job training, college funding, and assistive technology. OVR is free for qualifying individuals with a documented physical, mental, or learning disability. Fathers with disabilities who need support entering or staying in the workforce can contact their nearest OVR district office to apply for services.
1-800-442-6351 · 651 Boas St, 7th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17121
Provides job training, career services, and employment programs in central Pennsylvania including Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, and surrounding counties. Goodwill Keystone Area serves job seekers with barriers to employment including returning citizens, individuals with disabilities, and those with limited work history. Fathers seeking employment support or free job training in central PA can call or visit a Goodwill career services location.
717-232-0291 · 1150 Goodwill Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17101
State agency overseeing workforce programs, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation claims, and labor law enforcement across Pennsylvania. Fathers who have lost their jobs can file for unemployment compensation online at uc.pa.gov. The agency also provides employer information, labor standards enforcement, and connects workers to PA CareerLink workforce services. Call 888-313-7284 for unemployment compensation assistance.
717-787-5279 · 651 Boas St, Harrisburg, PA 17121
Pennsylvania's labor market information center providing free career exploration tools, wage data, job outlook projections, and industry profiles to help with career planning and decisions. The CWIA website is a free public resource at workstats.dli.pa.gov. Fathers exploring career changes, researching earnings potential, or helping their children plan for education and careers can use CWIA's data tools to make informed decisions.
717-787-3265 · 651 Boas St, Room 220, Harrisburg, PA 17121
State office promoting registered apprenticeship programs across Pennsylvania in construction, healthcare, IT, and manufacturing trades with earn-while-you-learn opportunities. Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction leading to industry credentials. Fathers interested in entering a skilled trade through an apprenticeship can visit the PA Department of Labor website or their nearest PA CareerLink for current openings.
717-787-6997 · 651 Boas St, Harrisburg, PA 17121