The City of Pittsburgh's Pittsburgh Partnership receives funding for and operates several different programs design to assist clients obtain and retain employment. Several different Welfare Programs are operated through the EARN (Employment, Advancement and Retention Network) section of the Pittsburgh Partnership. The programs are headquartered at:

Pittsburgh Partnership EARN
21st Floor, Regional Enterprise Tower
425 Sixth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 552-9071
Hours: M - F from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

EARN Program

The City of Pittsburgh's Employment, Advancement and Retention (EARN) program offers a range of employment and training services to economically disadvantaged customers receiving welfare benefits. EARN is designed to provide comprehensive education, training and work services when needed by welfare recipients to enable them to move rapidly from welfare to work. EARN services include: GED preparation, training opportunities, job readiness/search, paid work experience, subsidized employment, retention services and skill upgrades. Support services include: transportation, clothing, childcare, attendance incentives and other services as needed.