Earn over $3,500* in incentives before, during, and after job placement.
TANF EARN and Work Ready help people receiving TANF benefits find satisfying careers with competitive pay.
Goodwill offers free services with flexible schedules and both virtual and in-person options.
*Incentive amount may vary depending on program policy
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs are federally supported 100% Â by the U.S. Department of Human Services as part of an award totaling $8,717,916 with $0 (0%) state, local, and/or non-governmental funds.
How we can help:
- Childcare and transportation
- Education and job training
- GED and Adult Basic Education
- Career assessments and exploration
- Supportive work experiences
- Resume, interview, and job search assistance
- Work experiences
- Job advancement and retention
- Counseling services
- Advocacy and service coordination
Why Goodwill?
- Connections to other Goodwill Human Services programs such as GED, digital skills, and housing
- Priority employment candidacy within Goodwill
- Employer connections through Goodwill’s Business Advisory Council, such as UPMC, Giant Eagle, Eat ‘n Park, Construction Junction, Flagger Force, First National Bank, RoadRunner Recycling
Where are EARN and Work Ready located?
We offer both virtual and in-person options. We can work with you in your community or at one of our locations:
Lawrenceville
Goodwill Workforce Development Center
118 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Northside
Northside Common Ministries
1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Additional worksite opportunities in e-commerce, retail, warehousing, information technology, and logistics are available at various regional Goodwill locations.
Signing up is simple, fast, and easy!
For information about EARN and Work Ready, or if you need assistance applying for TANF benefits, please call: 412-632-1710
You can apply for SNAP and TANF benefits on the PA COMPASS website