Project PIVOT is a unique, collaborative program created and launched by Wilkes Barre Connect – the entrepreneurial and economic development arm of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce – that aims to provide accelerated workforce training and upskilling opportunities for workers aligning with the historic and seismic industry shifts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Get FREE access to 17,000+ online LinkedIn Learning courses until October 2022!

Participants of this pilot program will gain FREE access to 17,000+ online LinkedIn Learning courses until October 2022 as a means of developing themselves professionally and upskilling in the careers and fields of their choice. This program is also designed to work directly with businesses in Luzerne County to provide their employees with the skills they need to grow within their companies. In addition to free LinkedIn Learning access for their staff, businesses who participate in the pilot program with their employees will have the opportunity to work directly with our Project PIVOT team and the team at LinkedIn Learning to develop a specially-tailored pathway that is specific to their company and employee needs. This will help them to take their current workforce to the next level in their skillset, and to address any educational gaps their team may be experiencing.

Besides the incredible benefit of gaining free access to the world’s largest professional network, Project PIVOT is also partnering with the PA CareerLink® and our Luzerne County academic institutions to offer a seamless continuum of services to users. For individuals, this includes hands-on classroom instruction, resume and cover letter writing, hot jobs notifications, mock interviews, and more. For businesses, this includes hiring, training, and retention services.

How to Enroll as an Individual in Project PIVOT

Step 1: CLICK HERE to register for the PIVOT program through the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Step 2: The LinkedIn Learning team will verify your account, authorize your free access to LinkedIn Learning, and provide you with your login information through a confirmation email within 24 hours of your registration.

Step 3: After registering, CLICK HERE to log into LinkedIn Learning to explore content and take courses for certificates and digital badges.

Step 4: The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber, PA CareerLink®, and our local colleges and universities have partnered on Project Pivot, to provide you with further training after you have completed the pilot program, including advanced full courses, classes, and degree programs.

Through this program, we have also identified and crafted specialized pathways for industries/positions with high employment demand in Luzerne County, including: Laborers & Material Movers, Sales & Truck Drivers, Registered Nurses, Retail Salespersons, Social Service Specialists, Home Health & Care Aides, Building/Cleaning Workers, Sales First-Line Supervisors, Maintenance/Repair Workers, and Secretaries & Admins. You can visit this webpage to access these pathways, as well as more continuing education options, and employment opportunities.

How to Enroll as a Business and Give Your Employees Access to Project PIVOT

Step 1: CLICK HERE to fill out the business intake form for the PIVOT program through the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce to get started!

Step 2: Next, the Project PIVOT team will reach out with a welcome packet, including an overview of the program and your options for creating a custom learning pathway for your staff.

Step 3: A member of our PIVOT team will reach out to schedule an onboarding meeting with you and LinkedIn Learning to give you an overview of your account, and to finalize the content for your specialized learning path.

Step 4: Work with the Project PIVOT team to give your staff access to the platform, and to log into LinkedIn Learning to explore content, take courses for certificates and digital badges, and access your specialized pathway. Your team can CLICK HERE to login to the portal once you have completed steps 1-3.

Step 5: The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber and the PA CareerLink® have partnered on Project Pivot. The PA CareerLink® offers many career tools that are beneficial to local employers, including Metrix Learning, PA CareerZone, and possible funding opportunities for staff training and continuing education. If you indicated an interest in receiving additional information from PA CareerLink® on workforce training and retention resources in your intake form or onboarding meeting, a member of their team will reach out to get you started! You can also contact them at 570.822.1101 or info@careerlinkluzerne.org.

For complete program information, visit the Project PIVOT webpage.