New Choices
Your Journey
to Career Success
NEW CHOICES is a free, statewide career development course with 30 years of success in empowering Pennsylvanians with the skills, resources, and support they need to find meaningful employment. Through in-person and virtual classes and one-on-one career coaching, the program is designed to give participants individualized attention and training to help each person achieve personally and professionally.
Through New Choices, job seekers undergo career exploration, set professional goals, develop a winning resume, practice interviewing techniques, and navigate the job search process. Ultimately, our New Choices clients join a community that provides the expertise and support that builds confidence and leads to success.
70,000+
Pennsylvanians supported with critical career development assistance for the last three decades.
1,300+
job-seekers participate in New Choices every year.
On average, New Choices participants find a job in just over 13 weeks after the program. New Choices clients have a 76% placement rate into jobs, education, or training opportunities.
Looking for a different New Choices site? New Choices is a statewide program funded by the Department of Labor and Industry. Check out our Statewide New Choices page to find a site in your area that can help you succeed in your job search.
New Choices is a program of Pennsylvania Women Work and is provided at no cost to all job-seekers thanks to funding from the Department of Labor and Industry.