Employment, Advancement & Retention Network (EARN Program)
The Department of Human Services Office of Employment, Advancement & Retention Network (EARN) provides transportation based on an individual’s eligibilities and requirements.
Who Is Eligible
A clients eligibility is determined by the client’s Retention Specialist.
How To Enroll
To inquire about your eligibility please contact the Retention Specialist.
Duration and Type of Assistance Offered
Duration of assistance is determined by the Retention Specialist.
Transportation Offered
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
- Gasoline Debit Cards
Participating Locations
- Goodwill EARN (412) 632-1726
- EARN RTC Downtown (412) 765-1280
- EARN Wilkinsburg (412) 350-5033
Employment Transportation Assistance Program (ETAP)
Provides transportation assistance to clients involved with a partnering Employment & Training program with assistance to attend employment related activities such as job search, job training and retention.
Who Is Eligible
Clients enrolled and actively participating in a partnering Employment & Training program. Travelers Aid does not determine eligibility for this program, partner agencies determine eligibility.
How To Enroll
ETAP does not offer open enrollment. Potential participants are identified by partnering programs.
Duration and Type of Assistance Offered
ETAP is a six-month program that provides consumers with monthly bus passes.
Transportation Offered
Pittsburgh Regional Transit Bus Pass
Participating Locations
- Acculturation for Justice, Access & Peace Outreach (AJAPO)
- Career & Workforce Development Center East (CWDCE)
- Careerlink
- Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS)
- Lydia's Place
- Mon Valley Initiatives
- Northside Common Ministries
- PA Women Work
- The Program For Offenders
- Veterans Leadership Program