In-school and Out-of-School Youth (ages 16-24) can access programming that includes academic remediation, one-on-one workforce development, skills training and post-secondary education preparation services and GED preparation and testing services.
Career Corps provides in-school and out-of-school youth (between the ages of 16-24) with programming related to:
- Academic Remediation
- Workforce Development Services
- Vocational Training
- Post-Secondary Education Preparation
In partnership with the Council for the Workforce of Tomorrow and the Chester County Workforce Development Board, the mission of Career Corps. is to facilitate a workforce development system designed to provide youth with access to opportunities for educational enrichment, career development and job placement services.
Career Corps supports youth during the dynamic transition from adolescence to adulthood through the provision of services offering academic, career, and post-secondary preparation, and leadership training.
For more information contact Career Corps at 610-470-2377
The Chester County OIC provides on-site GED preparation classes to prepare individuals interested in acquiring their GED certification. Classes are held on-site at PA CareerLink Chester County Monday thru Friday. All GED classes are free to attend.
The Chester County OIC also offers referral to those in need of additional Adult Education Resources, including: English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Tutoring and English Conversation Group.
For more information on all programs, including how to register for GED Preparation classes, please contact Max Hopton at 610-235-4588 or mhopton@cc-oic.org.
With funding provided by the Chester County Workforce Development Board, the PA CareerLink® Chester County has become an Authorized PearsonVue GED Test Center
Test Center – Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
*Testing Hours are by appointment only
Test takers can register to take the GED test on ged.com. For more information, or if you have questions, please contact the Chester County OIC: 610-692-2344
Skill Up PA provides job seekers access to FREE online skills training. Courses are available on the Learning Portal and can be accessed by registering for a fee account on the PA CareerLink® website.
The portal is a flexible, self-directed, web based on-line learning service that offers over 6,000 courses for job seekers to improve their skills. In addition, curriculum to obtain industry recognized credentials in areas such as: CompTIA, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Human Resources, Microsoft Office Specialist & much more is available to job seekers as well.
Access the Skill Up PA portal by logging onto your PA CareerLink® account.
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Onsite Services
PA CareerLink® – Chester County
Oaklands Corporate Center479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 500
Exton, PA 19341
Main phone # (610) 280-1010
TTY Number (610) 280-1014
Fax (610) 280-1013
Email pacareerlink@chesco.org
Equal Opportunity Officer
Online Resources
Hours of Operation
Public Office Hours
Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Inclement Weather Information
Call (610) 280-1010 for any change
in operating schedule due to inclement weather
PA CareerLink® Chester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
For Program Funding details, in compliance with the Stevens Amendment, click here.