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
- Allegheny County Port Authority Transit
- Gasoline Debit Cards
Participating Locations
- EARN McKeesport (412) 673-5300
- EARN RTC Downtown (412) 765-1280
- EARN Wilkinsburg (412) 350-5033
Collaborative Employment Transportation Assistance Program (CETAP)
Provides six months of public transportation assistance to clients involved with a partnering Employment & Training program to attend employment related activities such as job search, job training and retention. This program is funded by the United Way.
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
CETAP does not offer open enrollment. Potential participants are identified by partnering programs.
Duration and Type of Assistance Offered
CETAP is a six-month program that provides participants with monthly bus passes and gasoline debit cards.
Transportation Offered
Allegheny County Port Authority Bus Pass
Giant Eagle GetGo Gasoline Debit Cards
Participating Locations
- Community Kitchen Pittsburgh
- Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS)
- Wesley Family Services (Ways to Work Program)
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
Allegheny County Port Authority 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