Career Training for Lasting Independence
Stable employment drives health, recovery, and independence. R.E.A.C.H. prepares Luzerne County residents to enter or re-enter the workforce with confidence through targeted, hands-on training, career planning, and direct employer connections.
Our Mission
Empower Residents
Equip participants with marketable skills that lead to meaningful employment and career mobility.
Support Recovery & Stability
Create a path to financial independence for individuals overcoming addiction, mental health challenges, or justice involvement.
Strengthen the Local Economy
Align training with employer demand and build a reliable talent pipeline for Luzerne County businesses.
Promote Lifelong Learning
Encourage continuing education and credential stacking in a changing job market.
Program Overview
Skills Assessment
Interest and aptitude testing, career counseling, and a personalized training plan aligned to goals.
Blended Learning
Small-group classes, practical labs, employer site visits, and capstone projects for portfolio building.
Placement Support
Resume clinics, mock interviews, job fairs, and direct referrals to hiring partners.
Core Job Training Tracks
Healthcare Support
- CNA training
- Home Health Aide
- Medical office admin & billing
Skilled Trades
- Construction & carpentry basics
- HVAC fundamentals
- Intro electrical & plumbing
Technology & Digital
- Computer fundamentals, MS Office
- IT help desk & customer support
- Intro to coding & web
Hospitality & Service
- Front-desk operations
- Food safety & management
- Retail communication & sales
Entrepreneurship
- Business planning & marketing
- Financial management
- Licensing & regulatory basics
Custom Paths
Combine courses across tracks with advisor support to fit your goals and timeline.
Job Readiness Workshops
Resume & Interviews
One-on-one resume reviews, mock interviews, and video feedback.
Workplace Skills
Etiquette, communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and time management.
Financial Literacy
Budgeting, reading paychecks, understanding benefits, and basic taxes.
Supportive Services
- Transportation assistance: bus passes, ride coordination, or gas vouchers.
- Childcare referrals during training hours.
- Case management for housing, healthcare, and legal needs.
- Mental health counseling or referrals for stress, anxiety, and recovery support.
Employer Partnerships
Advisory & Alignment
Employers help shape curriculum and identify emerging skill gaps to keep training market-relevant.
Experience & Hiring
Internships, apprenticeships, job fairs, and on-site interviews create a direct pipeline to jobs.
Certification & Credentials
- CNA license
- OSHA 10 / OSHA 30 safety
- ServSafe food handling
- CompTIA ITF+ / A+ (track dependent)
Integrated Support
Job Training connects with other R.E.A.C.H. services for whole-person progress:
- Outpatient & Inpatient Placement for recovery stability.
- Education for GED completion and stacked credentials.
- Mentorship for accountability and networking.
Success Stories
Monique
Completed CNA training while in recovery and now works full-time at a local healthcare facility.
Derrick
Retrained in IT support and secured a remote help-desk role after labs and mock interviews.
Alyssa
Used skills assessments to pursue culinary arts and now manages a restaurant kitchen.
Enrollment Process
- Initial Contact: Call 570-730-6081 or email jobs@letsreachtogether.org.
- Assessment: Interest and aptitude testing with a career counselor.
- Training Plan: Personalized roadmap including classes, certifications, and timelines.
- Registration: Secure placement in tracks and workshops.
- Orientation: Schedules, expectations, and support services.
Cost & Financial Aid
- Many programs are free through grants and community funding.
- Sliding-scale fees where materials are required.
- Assistance with scholarships, workforce grants, and employer-sponsored tuition.
- No participant is turned away for inability to pay.
Volunteer & Mentor Opportunities
- Guest instruction by industry professionals.
- Career mentoring and job-search coaching.
- Host internships or job shadows.
- Donate tools, computers, or classroom supplies.
Measuring Impact
- Enrollment & completion by track
- Job placement within six months
- Wage growth over time
- Employer feedback on performance
Outcomes appear in our annual report and public dashboard.
Call to Action
Employment is more than a paycheck. It is dignity and independence. Join the R.E.A.C.H. Job Training program as a trainee, mentor, donor, or hiring partner.
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Phone: 570-730-6081 · Email: jobs@letsreachtogether.org