Montgomery County, PA

Montogomery County's Main Website
www.montcopa.org

 

Montgomery County's Redevelopment Authority was established in 1958 as an independent governmental agency under Pennsylvania law by the Commissioners of Montgomery County.  The Authority's principal purposes are assisting the County's townships and boroughs in stimulating economic revitalization and aiding in the provision of affordable housing through applications to state and federal sources.  The Redevelopment Authority's activities are funded primarily through State and Federal Grant programs, reimbursements from municipalities and private sector entities for services provided to them by the Authority.

 

Montgomery County’s Child Care Information Services offers FREE information for making good child care choices for your children, and free listings of licensed  and regulated childcare facilities.  Contact them at  610-270-3429 or  1-800-281-1116.  Assistance may be available to eligible families, for the cost of childcare.

PA Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership, Veterans Employment and Training Services, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
http://www.dli.state.pa.us/
L&I administers benefits to unemployed individuals, workers' compensation to individuals with job related injuries, and provides vocational rehabilitation to individuals with disabilities. The Department prepares job seekers for the global workforce through employment and job training services for adult, youth, older workers, and dislocated workers.
 
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/
The mission of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare is to promote, improve and sustain the quality of family life, break the cycle of dependency, promote respect for employees, protect and serve Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens and manage our resources effectively.
 
Montgomery County Office of Aging and Adult Services
http://www.montcopa.org/mcaas/
Montgomery County Office of Aging and Adult Services assists those in need through a variety of supportive social programs and services so that individuals may remain active and independent within the community.
 
Montgomery County Pennsylvania Office of Children and Youth (OCY)
http://www.montcopa.org/mcocy/
Montgomery County Pennsylvania Office of Children and Youth (OCY) represents the community's interest in the well being of its children. OCY is the sole social service agency in Montgomery County, mandated under State Law, to protect children reported to OCY and residing in the County. OCY adheres to the philosophy that the best place for children to grow and be nurtured is in the family, whenever safe and appropriate.

Montgomery County Assistance Office Norristown District
1931 New Hope Street
Norristown, PA 19401-3191
 
Montgomery County Department of  Career Development
1855 New Hope Street
Norristown, PA  19401
610-270-3429        
Montgomery County Department of Career Development is part of a consortium of agencies that serve as the Operator of the one-stop workforce development center known as PA CareerLink.
 

Montgomery County Human Resources
Search for County jobs online at:  http://www.montcopa.org/humanres/job.htm

 

Pennsylvania CareerLink
http://www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us

 

	Montgomery County Community College:   Founded in 1964, the College has grown with the needs of the community, building its Central Campus in Blue Bell in 1972 and then opening the doors of the West Campus in Pottstown, in the fall of 1996. Along with these two campuses, the College offers distance learning opportunities as well as courses at various off-site locations, including the Willow Grove Naval Air Station.
	Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24.  Since 1964, the program has provided more than 1.9 million disadvantaged young people with the integrated academic, vocational, and social skills training they need to gain independence and get quality, long-term jobs or further their education.  Job Corps is a public-private partnership, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor.
	The Interviewing Workshop will assist you in discovering your marketable skills and talents, learn cutting edge interviewing techniques, fine tuning your interview communication skills, get prepared for the interview and help boost your confidence.
	General Education Development    (GED) Classes are offered at Montgomery County CareerLink free of charge.
	Partnership TMA is a non-profit organization that works with businesses, municipalities, educational institutions and other NPO’s to help reduce traffic congestion, increase mobility, and improves access to work.  Corporate programs include:  Last Mile Connector Shuttles, Subscription Bus Services, TransitChek Tax Incentives, Carpool Design, Bike to Work Day Hosting and On Site transportation as well as many Community Outreach Programs.
	Montgomery County’s Association for Excellence in Service (MAX) strives for cooperation between the community service providers for people with mental health,  mental retardation or drug and alcohol involvement and their families to ensure continuing improvement of services and to promote a needs based allocation of resources.
	SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business counseling. Business counseling and workshops are offered at 389 chapter offices across the country.

 

Montgomery County Industrial Development Corporation
www.mcidc.com