PA CareerLink - Bedford County

06/05/2026

📢 Native American Employment & Training Program

One of our valued partner agencies, the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, is currently recruiting participants for its Native American Employment & Training Program.

This program may provide employment, training, education, and career development opportunities for individuals who identify as Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian and meet eligibility requirements.

If you know someone who is unemployed, underemployed, low-income, looking for a job, or interested in training for a high-demand career, please share this opportunity with them!

📞 Contact Rodney John: (412) 722-2356
📧 [email protected]

See the flyer below for additional information.

06/03/2026

🌞 Looking for a fun and educational summer opportunity for your child?

The Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 STEM Outreach Center is offering FREE Summer Camp for youth ages 9-12 in Bedford and surrounding counties!

Participants will enjoy hands-on STEM activities, creativity, problem-solving, and learning experiences designed to keep young minds engaged throughout the summer.

📅 Multiple locations and dates available
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💲 FREE to attend

Space may be limited, so be sure to register early!

See flyer below for details and registration information. ⬇️

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 CSB2 Ecosystem

Elevate! Camps are coming to your region!
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 PA CareerLink - Bedford County

06/03/2026

Beautiful day for the Farmers Market.

Stop by the Bedford Farmers Market today and say HELLO to our Intake Specialist, Theresa!

06/03/2026

💙 Facing an unexpected financial emergency?

Allegany College of Maryland students may qualify for Emergency Aid Microgrant funding to help navigate unforeseen challenges that could impact their ability to stay enrolled and succeed.

Emergency assistance may be available for:
🏠 Housing-related emergencies (rent, eviction notices, utility shut-offs, emergency shelter, security deposits)
🚗 Transportation needs (car repairs, emergency travel, gas cards, bus passes, cab fare)
🩺 Unexpected medical, dental, or mental health expenses
👶 Childcare costs
💻 Technology needs
💵 Lost wages
📦 Essential items not available through the ACM Pantry

If you're experiencing an unexpected financial hardship, complete the form linked below to help us better understand your situation and determine if assistance may be available.

https://hubs.la/Q04jFhWb0

Questions? Contact Renee Gibson, Director of Student Support:
📧 [email protected]
📞 301-784-5206

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

We would like to give a huge thank you to the volunteers from Yellow Creek Church in Hopewell, PA - Dennis Feight, Rodney Barber, and Karen Barber, for volunteering at our Fresh Express Mobile Food Distribution on Thursday, May 14, 2026. We truly appreciate their willingness to serve and support our community!

We would also like to recognize and thank our dedicated regular volunteers who come out each month to help make these distributions possible. Their continued support does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for all that the volunteers do.

We are currently lookinbg for additional companies, churches, organizations, and groups to volunteer with us. There are still openings available in July and continuing throughout the rest of the year. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please call 814.623.9129 extension 4198 or email Amy Ramirez at [email protected]. We would love to have you join us!

05/20/2026

Congratulations Graduates!

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Jen on this well-deserved honor! Congratulations as well to the team at the Bedford County Development Association. Thank you for everything you do to support and strengthen Bedford County.

We truly appreciate your continued partnership with the PA CareerLink Bedford County and all of the work you do for our community.