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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT



The Workforce Investment Act is a Federally mandated program designed to provide employment and training services throughout the country. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established a One-Stop system of service delivery coordinated through the local sites called "CareerLink" Centers. The Lackawanna County CareerLink is located at 135 Franklin Avenue in downtown Scranton. The Scranton-Lackawanna Human Development Agency, Inc. has been appointed by the Lackawanna County Commissioners as the Fiscal Agent for all Workforce Investment Act Activities.



There are five main groups of job seekers allowable for service under the Workforce Investment Act. These are:

  • Adults (economically disadvantaged individuals)
  • Dislocated Workers (Loss of job due to company closing or down sizing)
  • Incumbent Worker (working but earning a self or family sustaining wage)
  • In-School Youth (age 14-19; usually enrolled in full-time school)
  • Out-of-School Youth(age 19-21)


The following types of services are available to all individuals meeting qualifications for the categories listed above, unless specifically designated otherwise:


Contact the WIA Staff at the Lackawanna County CareerLink at 344-0564 for more information or click on the individual activity listed above.