The Employment, Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) Program uses innovative strategies to provide job placement, retention, and advancement services to human services clients. Services include individualized case management, assessment, job skills training, job readiness instruction, work experience, and job development, as well as support during the job retention phase.  The targeted population consists of individuals who are recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Commission EARN Program Staff

Commission staff works with program participants to develop employment plans and provide activities and support services to help them achieve their employment goals.

Regina Klevan

SAP&DC EARN Program Administrator

3 Sheraton Drive

Altoona, PA  16601

Phone: 814-949-6544

E-mail: klevan@sapdc.org

Tonya Dibert

Case Manager

Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset Counties

Phone:  814-494-1691

E-mail:  tdibert@sapdc.org

Emily Hite

Case Manager

Blair County EARN Site

1010 12th Street

Altoona, PA  16601

Phone:  814-201-2285

E-mail:  jehite@sapdc.org

Lisa Shetler

Case Manager

Cambria County EARN Site

540 Central Avenue

Johnstown, PA  15902

Phone: 814-241-9014

E-mail: lshetler@sapdc.org

Laura Bowser

Case Manager

Cambria County EARN Site

540 Central Avenue

Johnstown, PA  15902

Phone: 814-241-9014

E-mail:  lbowser@sapdc.org