A Step Up Program
Dedicated to serving individuals with a criminal record and/or a substance use disorder
A Step Up Program offers a variety of no cost services including employment opportunities, On the Job Training, and industry specific Career Acceleration Programs. Our services are designed to support, advocate, and provide mentorship for you.
- Opportunities for those with a skills gap to
receive wages paid during employee training.
- Customized Career Acceleration Programs
specific to high priority occupation industries.
- We’re here for you every step of the way.

What Are Job Seeker Services?
1:1 support with a Career Coach to create a plan to reach your Career Goals
Resume Creation
Career Focused Educational Workshops
Direct connections to local employers
Working together to gain and maintain employment that supports your recovery and employment goals
Continued support after employment to retain employment and/or move forward to additional career opportunities as you progress in your recovery.
Capture all job-search activities & progress
You have the ability to record any outside job-search activities, too. All in one place. All for free. Improvements to the job-seeking experience will continue to be incorporated. With EDSI DelCo, you will have the chance to experience:
Resume Building
Develop multiple on-line resumes.
View job openings
PA Careerlink’s site features an average of 16,000 open positions each month
Apply for jobs online
Use PA CareerLink to research a company’s business profile before you apply.
Access information
Including government resources, Labor Market Information and business reference materials.
Customize or create a “Personal Folder”
Which manages your job search by storing multiple resumes and tracks positions for which you have applied.