Introduction
If you or someone you know is having difficulty finding employment due to something in your/their past – criminal record, mental health or drug and alcohol issues, or are a veteran or someone who has faced discrimination in employment – Catalyst4 is here to help.
Catalyst4 provides free job training in construction and other trades, as well as assisting those interested in other careers get the training they need. Our goal is to help unemployed and under-employed people in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley build new careers – while also helping to meet the demand for skilled workers, create affordable housing, and eliminate blight.
Serving Lehigh and Northampton Counties, we believe we can help assure a sustainable future for our communities by building community and helping to provide opportunities for employment, with a livable wage. Find out more about how you can join us!
All Are Welcome!
Catalyst4 is committed to equity, justice, diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age or genetic information.
What Our Trainees Say
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What Impact Has the Class Had on You
It really brought to light opportunities for making things possible. I was at a crossroads in my life coming into this class where I was broken, ready to give up. This class literally brought me hope and hopes of a bright future.
This class has had the most positive impact on me.
I now have the desire to finish what I have started.
Helped me to understand how important it is to take action in my life and how I can change my situation no matter how bad things are around me.
The class has shown me that my goals ARE obtainable and that there are people out there willing to help if I’m willing to ask for help.
— March & April/May trainees – 2024 -
What was the best part of the class?
The amount of knowledge and time the teachers devote to each individual student is *HUGE* (and the lunch and coffee is a huge perk, too).
Non-judgmental and interested in our progression in life itself.
Having such good caring people teaching and being there for us. Also being around people that really want to help.
Getting to know my peers and getting to connect with each other though our stories and experiences.
The book. The volunteers. All the resources.
The math really brought me back to a place where I challenged myself and the information I received from the speakers.
Meeting the people who are there to help and inspire “lost souls” and show what is within reach.
The financial part of the class was very beneficial to me and how I can get out of debt and make my money grow by saving and investing.
— March & April/May 2024 trainees
Thanks to our Supporters!
Catalyst4 is grateful for the support of Donald & Penny Pray, whose generosity has helped make this website possible.
In addition to donations, we always need volunteers, as well as partner organizations and businesses to help in our mission to secure a healthy, hopeful and sustainable future here in the Lehigh Valley. Find out how you might be able to help.
