Lancaster: Currently, the PA CareerLink of Lancaster County has a variety of classes that are available to help Lancaster County residents gain valuable training for the jobs that have been identified as the first that will be filled as the economic recover begins. All pre-employment training classes are free of charge. They directly correlate to the 100 Hot Jobs for Lancaster County.

One of the newest programs is for computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine operators. This free training program consists a total of 135 hours of both on-line and hands-on training. Normally, it would normally cost $3,500 if paid out of pocket. However, this program is being offered free of charge and is being conducted by the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center through the PA CareerLink.

Seating is limited for this valuable training program, so do not delay, call Dave Stauffer today at 717-989-0644 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Lancaster: Fifteen graduates of the Ready2Work program at the PA CareerLink of Lancaster County were selected to participate in a weatherization class at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to help people of Lancaster County use energy more efficiently and stay warm this winter. Graduates will be hired by State-approved weatherization contractors that provide FREE insulation and weather-proofing services to eligible residents using Stimulus funding. These services could help cut utility bills as much as 30%!

Cory Andrew (pictured here) is an instructor at Thaddeus Stevens College and has over 15 years in the construction field specializing in remodeling, renovations and restorations. He has worked at Thaddeus Stevens since 2000, and is helping students prepare to take on the elements and keep Lancaster County residences warm this winter.

Lancaster: Interviewing 101 made its debut at the PA CareerLink of Lancaster County on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. This interactive workshop teaches individuals how to prepare for an interview to include all the prep work before the interview thru negotiating tough interview questions and how to successfully follow-up afterwards. All attendees get the opportunity to be the interviewer, the interviewee and a silent observer with the main focus being on how to answer tough interview questions in a classroom setting so that you can successfully negotiate any questions when you're on an actual interview.

There were 14 individuals that attended this very successful workshop, and the following are some of the feedback that was received: "The information was very clearly presented and the interaction with groups was also an asset", "The information was invaluable based on today's interviewing standards", "Very informative, I really enjoyed the breakout sessions".

Interviewing 101 is held every Wednesday, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the PA CareerLink of Lancaster County. To register for a class, please call 717-509-5613/ext 236 or e-mail Sabrina at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Lancaster: Congratulations to Eric Brobst, who is the PA CareerLink of Lancaster employee of the month for January 2010. Eric works as a CareerLink Specialist and PREP coordinator at the PA CareerLink. He speaks fluent Spanish which is an important skill for his work at the PA CareerLink. This, coupled with a strong work ethic, made Eric stand out among his peers who nominated him as employee of the month.

Eric is a graduate from Millersville University, where he majored in Speech Communication. He enjoys going to the gym in his down time and he also has a DJ business that he works at on the weekends (ProVolve Entertainment).

We want to thank Eric for his hard work and dedication, and wish him continued success in the future.