The Braddock Employment and
These services are financed by many grants including a grant provided by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.
412.273.6430
Adult and Senior Training Opportunities
The Braddock Employment & Training Center (BETC) is committed to providing the highest standard of professional training and employment services to our participant in order to identify and overcome barriers to employment.
Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services
provides administrative oversight of the BETC activities. Many activities at the BETC are paid for in whole or in part by a number of grants including a grant provided by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.
Community College of Allegheny County administers grants to operate grants at the BETC building. These include the Modern Office Systems Training Program, the Computer Literacy Class and the Update Skills Expedite Re-employment grants.
Heritage Health Foundation,
Inc. partners by providing building maintenance and supervision and
operates a
Services for Job Seekers and Employers
Job Seekers The
BETC is committed to serving the job seeker by providing the following services
free of charge: career assessment and counseling, Pennsylvania CareerLink
registration, computer lab access, job placement and referrals, job readiness
assessment, on-site job interviews, resume preparation, vocational training and
work maturity workshops. There are two full-time job developers on site. Contact Lena
Employers The BETC is committed to serving local businesses looking for the right candidate. The following services are provided: job posting, job matching, customized job search, job-specific recruitment, on-site employment interviewing, pre-screening and referral of qualified candidates. Contact Joe Spinola at 412.273.6402.
Clients Heritage Health Foundation
Child Care Drop-in Center The
Center is state approved and part of the 4-Kids childcare network serving
children from infancy to 12 years. Hours are from 8 4 daily. Clients of the
BETC may leave children for up to four hours daily during various appointments
or while conducting business or attending class at the BETC.
The CCAC Computer
Literacy Course
This is a two to eight-week introduction to computers course for the beginning computer user. It covers introduction to Windows, Internet and Email. Once the student completes this course successfully, he may continue learning to use MS Word or apply for admission to the Modern Office Systems Training for career training in office skills. Call Kathy at 412.273.6440.
The CCAC Update
Skills and Expedite Re-Employment Program
This program provides a fast-track to employment. It prepares the participant for an intensive job search by completing an updated resume, brushing up in a particular computer application, skill building in keyboarding speed and accuracy or helping in any area where the individual is deficient and needs help to obtain employment. The job developer is involved immediately and job placement and retention services are provided. Call Kathy at 412.273.6440.
Seniors Computer Classes This introductory course invites seniors to participate in an experience in which they learn a variety of ways that computer skills are used in daily life. This course is designed for seniors with no prior or limited knowledge of computers. The course will present the latest windows software for computer application. The emphasis on computer skills training will enable seniors to better prepare for this ever-changing world. Seniors will be able to demonstrate the ability to use computers to process and retrieve information. This workshop is geared toward familiarizing you with how computers basically work, including plugging them in and turning them on, mouse control and surveying some of the Microsoft programs. The objective of our class is to provide a fun, entertaining and dynamic learning environment with lots of practical hands on exercises and real world examples. Contact John Smith at 412.273.6468 to enroll.
Forbes Road Career and Technical Center The Adult GED program prepares adults for the GED exam, college entrance exam or nursing boards. Classes meet from 9 am until noon daily. New students are enrolled weekly. A current Pennsylvania ID is required. Contact Julie Bietler at 412.273.6457.
Forbes Road Career and Technical Center The Move-Up Program is an initiative of the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and is designed to remediate adults in reading and math and prepare them for employment. Participants must be TANF recipients and be referred by DPW caseworkers. Contact Carmella Pucci at 412.273.6434.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Those who have a physical or mental health related issue might be eligible for services through OVR. A representative from OVR meets with clients once a week at the BETC. Call Bob Brown at 412.392.5934 to schedule an appointment in Braddock.
Low Income Heating Assistance Program LIHEAP conducts interviews from November through March to help those who are having difficulty meeting heating expenses. Call Linda 412.273.6462 for an appointment.
Legal Aid Referrals to Legal Aid can be made for those who qualify and are facing legal issues. Call Ed Stephenson 412.255.6700 X7838 for information.
Hill House Inc. provides services to out-of-school youth. The program prepares young people for the General Education Diploma (GED) exam and secondary education. In addition, mentoring and job placement services are provided. Participants must have a current Pennsylvania ID to enroll and meet income guidelines to qualify. Contact Carrie Stewart at 412.273.4604.
Action Housing Youth
Build prepares youth age 8 24 for GED and high school graduation in
addition to certification in the building trades industries. Through supervised
work projects, these students, both male and female, learn various construction
trades including the use of hand and power tools, welding, safety, blueprint
reading, construction math, communication and
employability skills. Participants may sit for the
Americorp KEYS Service Project sponsors In-School Youth and Summer Youth Programs at the BETC. These programs prepare youth age 14 18 for successful high school completion through after school tutoring and meal programs. These students may also participate in summer programs where they work in the community in vacant lot beautification, grow fruits and vegetables and operate a farmers market. These summer activities are in partnership with the Pittsburgh Community Partnerships. Contact Andrea Arrington at 412.350.6385.