In-person services for unemployment compensation claimants now available at all PA Careerlink® Centers
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier today announced inperson services for Unemployment Compensation (UC) claimants are now available by appointment at all PA Careerlink® centers throughout the commonwealth.
In total, 58 PA Careerlink® centers are accepting appointments to assist claimants with their cases.
“The Unemployment Compensation system plays a critical role in making certain that Pennsylvanians and their families stay financially afloat in times of need. By expanding in-person assistance and availability to all Careerlink offices, L&I continues to fulfill its mission of serving all Pennsylvanians facing economic hardship – and that begins with directly addressing the challenges faced by underserved populations and ensuring equitable access to UC services,” said Berrier.
The in-person services are the direct result of funding the department received in March 2022 through a $6.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, designed specifically to promote equitable access to UC programs and remove barriers some populations face in securing services. Since the program's launch in May, L&I has used this federal funding to serve and assist more than 4,500 UC claimants across Pennsylvania.
In-person services for UC claimants are designed to assist individuals who do not have proper technology, equipment, or technical skills; individuals without access to home Internet or broadband; and individuals with limitedenglish proficiency. To schedule an appointment, please contact one of the following PA Careerlink® centers in your area directly. Erie Region:
• PA Careerlink® Elk Co., 245 Depot
Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857, 814-8342857
• PA Careerlink® Erie Co., 1647 Sassafras Street, Suite 300, Erie, PA 16502, 814455-9966
• PA Careerlink® Mckean Co., 40 Davis Street, Bradford, PA 16701, 814-363-9100
• PA Careerlink® Mercer Co., 217 West State Street, Sharon, PA 16146, 724-3479257
• PA Careerlink® Potter Co., 279 Route 6, West, Coudersport, PA 16915, 814-2749330
• PA Careerlink® Oil Region, 255 Elm Street, Suite 1, Oil City, PA 16301, 814678-5050