Pennsylvania job seekers can use free services available through Skill­Up PA, a virtual learning platform offering more than 5,000 unique training modules to help Pennsylvanians gain new skills, polish their resume and advance their careers.

The Department of Labor & Industry launched SkillUp PA in August 2021 to give Pennsylvania workers and employers access to a diverse menu of online courses to build skills in accounting/finance, clerical work, customer service, information technology, marketing, soft skills like communication and time management, and much more.

The most popular categories of training include effective communication, business etiquette, enhancing top skills, written business communication, as well as teamwork and collaboration.

SkillUp offers a flexible, self-directed e-learning service that gives job seekers the opportunity to manage their own training with the goal of improving their marketability to prospective employers. This includes access to free curriculum to obtain industry-recognized credentials, including CompTIA, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Human Resources, Microsoft Office Specialist and more.

To access SkillUp, register for a free account online with PA CareerLink.