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February 20, 2023

Career Kick-Start scheduled for next month in Donora

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Pennsylvania Women Work has launched a new career development workshop that will benefit job seekers in the Mon Valley. Career Kick-Start, a one-day free event, is designed to help area residents boost their career search and find success. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 at PA CareerLink’s Mon Valley office in Donora.

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