Free Virtual Job Training Offered Through PA CareerLink

The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Sheila Ireland would like to remind Pennsylvanians that more than 5,000 free unique virtual training modules are now available through SkillUp ® PA, a virtual learning platform offered in partnership with Metrix Learning and PA CareerLink ® . SkillUp ® PA provides free online job training that helps the commonwealth's workers gain new skills and advance their careers.

"SkillUp ® PA will let Pennsylvanians in any corner of the commonwealth learn new skills online at no cost," said Deputy Secretary Ireland. "This virtual job training program is a true win-win for Pennsylvanians who need to enter the workforce or advance their careers as well as the businesses who will get a new pipeline of the skilled workers they need to succeed."

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

Some of the online trainings available through SkillUp® PA include: Accounting/ Finance, Clerical, Customer Service Human Resources, Information Technology (IT), Marketing, Microsoft Office, Project Management as well as Soft skills such as communication, time management and professionalism.

L&I is using 100% federal funding under the Wagner-Peyser program for this online learning tool.