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.

Emily Hite, EARN Program Director, 3 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA 16603 814-949-6544; ehite@sapdc.net

Cheryl Bateman, EARN Program Monitor 814-494-1691; cbateman@sapdc.net

Laura Bowser, EARN Case Assistant for Cambria County 814-509-0321; lbowser@sapdc.net

Elizabeth Chaderwick, EARN Case Manager for Cambria County 814-330-0996; echaderwick@sapdc.net

Tonya Dibert, EARN Case Manager for Bedford, Huntingdon, Fulton, and Somerset Counties; 814-327-5248; tdibert@sapdc.net

Naomi DiFalco, EARN Case Manager for Blair and Cambria County 814-660-2034; ndifalco@sapdc.net

Melissa King, EARN Case Manager for Cambria County 814-241-9014; mking@sapdc.net

Margie Ravert, EARN Case Manager for Cambria County 814-233-5255; mravert@sapdc.net

Jill Salomie, EARN Site Assistant for Cambria County 814-509-0734 ext. 535; jsalomie@sapdc.net

Sondra Stacey, EARN Case Manager for Blair County 814-330-0073; sstacey@sapdc.net