PA CareerLink - Blair County

10/05/2026

📣 Facing a layoff soon? Get help navigating unemployment compensation with this new virtual workshop! Learn how to file online, ask questions, and schedule one-on-one help with a UC representative if needed.

💻 Join through Microsoft Teams. See the flyer for dates/times and use this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/_ #/meet/219971220050177?p=LyjxHEJUHV92hRxfYk&anon=true

10/05/2026

🚌 Live in northern Blair County near Coalport? Our neighbors at North Central PA CareerLink® are bringing their new Mobile Unit to Leyo’s Market in Coalport!

📅 October 15, November 19 & December 17, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

💼 Stop by for FREE résumé assistance, job search help, career guidance and more. No appointment needed!

📍 A convenient option for Blair County residents who live nearby—share to spread the word! 🙌

09/09/2026

🍽️ FOOD SERVICE JOB OPPORTUNITIES!

UPMC Altoona is hiring for Food Service Workers, Cooks, Host Diet Clerks, and Deli Workers, with full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities available!

📅 September 29, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM or 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 UPMC Altoona – Meet in the Main Lobby

Come tour the kitchen and cafeteria, meet the team, and learn what working in Nutrition Services is really like!

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ptc9i3JOeUaxkVbaFYhxK_fa8CLzUeVFmt_HmFnK8fdUQTgySU9ONEJSQVlHRlZYUTAzOThUTjZSWS4u&origin=QRCode&utm_source=chatgpt.com
Walk-ins are welcome — bring your resume!

08/30/2026

Due to restroom maintenance at the Altoona Library, PA CareerLink Blair County will open at 12:00 (noon) on Monday. 8/31.

08/28/2026

Join Seven Mountains Media for a virtual Marketing Summit focused on practical recruitment strategies that actually work in today’s hiring market. Workforce and marketing experts will share ideas to help local employers attract more qualified candidates through smarter recruitment marketing.

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕙 10:00–11:00 AM CST
💻 Virtual

Register: summit.7mountainsmedia.com

Questions? Contact Kevin Sales at 732-644-4819 or [email protected].

08/27/2026

Looking for part-time employees? Penn State Altoona is bringing employers and students together for a Part-Time Job Fair.

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Penn State Altoona Campus

It’s a chance to meet students face-to-face, get your organization in front of potential employees, and fill part-time staffing needs.

Interested in participating as an employer?

📞 814-949-5058
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://altoona.psu.edu/offices-divisions/student-affairs/career-services

Career Services

08/27/2026

🚨 Today's the day!

The PA CareerLink® Blair County Job Fair is happening today at the Jaffa Shrine!

Whether you're actively looking for a job or just curious about what's available, stop by and meet with 85+ employers hiring across Blair County.

📍 Jaffa Shrine
🕤 Veterans Early Access: 9:30–10:00 AM
🕙 General Admission: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

✔️ Free admission
✔️ No pre-registration required
✔️ Bring your resume
✔️ Meet employers ready to hire

You can still pre-register before you arrive to help speed up check-in:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QSiOQSgB1U2bbEf8Wpob3ubFVNv2BgJPjFmBfufHrLlUQVJZSkZPMkVTVDc4WTZNTTdBUkRVWjVVVy4u&origin=QRCode

We'll see you soon!

08/24/2026

⏳ Just 2 days until the PA CareerLink® Blair County Job Fair!

If you've been thinking about finding a new job, changing careers, or seeing what opportunities are available, now is the time.

On Wednesday, August 26, you'll have the chance to meet 85+ employers hiring across manufacturing, healthcare, education, construction, retail, logistics, hospitality, government, and more—all in one place.

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
🕤 Veterans Early Access: 9:30–10:00 AM
🕙 General Admission: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Jaffa Shrine | Altoona

✔️ Free to attend
✔️ Meet employers face-to-face
✔️ On-the-spot interviews
✔️ Resume assistance available

Optional pre-registration:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QSiOQSgB1U2bbEf8Wpob3ubFVNv2BgJPjFmBfufHrLlUQVJZSkZPMkVTVDc4WTZNTTdBUkRVWjVVVy4u&origin=QRCode

We hope to see you there!

08/20/2026

🚨 85+ employers. Thousands of opportunities. One day.

Your next job could be waiting for you at the PA CareerLink® Blair County Job Fair!

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
🕤 Veterans: 9:30–10:00 AM
🕙 General Admission: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Jaffa Shrine | Altoona

✅ Free to attend
✅ On-the-spot interviews
✅ 85+ hiring employers

Optional pre-registration:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QSiOQSgB1U2bbEf8Wpob3ubFVNv2BgJPjFmBfufHrLlUQVJZSkZPMkVTVDc4WTZNTTdBUkRVWjVVVy4u&origin=QRCode

08/18/2026

JOB FAIR COMING SOON!!!!

Whether you're looking for your first job, a career change, or your next step, don't miss the PA CareerLink® Blair County Job Fair!

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
🕤 Veterans: 9:30–10:00 AM
🕙 General Admission: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Jaffa Shrine | Altoona

✔️ 85+ hiring employers
✔️ Free admission
✔️ On-the-spot interviews
✔️ Resume assistance available

Optional pre-registration:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QSiOQSgB1U2bbEf8Wpob3ubFVNv2BgJPjFmBfufHrLlUQVJZSkZPMkVTVDc4WTZNTTdBUkRVWjVVVy4u&origin=QRCode