The PHL Career Portal, powered by PA CareerLink® Philadelphia, is an online training and resource hub where career seekers can:

• Enhance their job search
• Explore career opportunities
• Develop their professional skills

Individuals who register for the portal can access on-demand courses, live workshops, videos, resource handouts, links to external websites, & more! Specialized content is available for PA CareerLink® and other workforce program participants.

The PHL Career Portal is for all Philadelphia job seekers! Think of the portal as a free, one-stop shop for digital training and resources on career exploration and skill development.  Content is accessible through computers, smartphones, and tablets. Users can access PHL Career Portal from anywhere or at any time.  

No, you do NOT need to be involved with a workforce program to access free learning online with the PHL Career Portal. However, you MUST create a free PHL Career Portal account to register for our live workshops. You can do so here: My PHL Career Portal > User Registration

*IMPORTANT: You will NOT receive email updates or confirmation of your registration for workshops if you do not create an account on the Portal first.*

We also encourage all users to sign up with PA CareerLink Online in just a few quick steps to access even more content! To get set up with PA CareerLink online check out this information video below. 

Think of the portal as a career seeker's "one-stop shop" for on-demand mini-trainings, live workshops, extended courses, and external resources. Learn job search skills, explore new industries, strengthen professional skills, & refine your digital skills.

Check your email inbox first. If you do not see it in your inbox, check your [junk] folder or [spam] folder for the registration email. If you did not enter the correct email address you will not get the registration email.  If you do not see the registration email at all (after referencing the folders above) please contact Customer Support using the contact form on the Help page. We can help. 

Using a phone, tablet, or computer,  go to https://myphlcareerportal.org/ and click the register [button] at the top right corner of the page. Follow the prompts and complete the information with your username and password. Click the register button when completed. An email will be sent to your email address. Click the "Click here to verify account" link in the email. This completes the registration process. 

Click the link to view or download Creating An Account. 

Once you are registered on My PHL Career Portal, you will be able to access our "My Courses" page, which contains self- paced training courses, videos, resources, links to external websites, and more! It’s the best place to further develop your professional skills.

You can access "My Courses" from the HOME page. Look for the section labeled “Get Started”.  Click "the "Start Now" button next to "My Courses". Choose from the selection of professional development courses offered to begin training. 

On the HOME page, navigate to the section labeled “Register for Live Virtual Workshops.” In the left-hand column, you will see a live calendar with certain calendar dates indicated in blue. These are the dates that current workshops are available.

In the right-hand column, you will see the virtual live workshops listed along with the times and dates they are available. Locate the workshop you would like to attend, and click the “Sessions” button to register. You will then be directed to the workshop you have chosen. Be sure to click to “Register” to sign up for the workshop.

On the day of your workshop, you must locate your workshop once again and click “Launch” to begin viewing. The launch button will become active 10 prior to the workshop start time.

If you need an access code, you will be issued one by your career advisor or Help Desk team. It is NOT needed otherwise!

 If you receive an access code, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: When you are logged into the system, scroll down to the middle of the page, and look for the area labeled “Enter Your Access Code.” Enter your access code in the text box, then click [Submit]. You only need to enter this code correctly into the box ONCE for it to work.

Step 2: Look for the section labeled “Start Your Training” (listed right above the access code section). Click to go to” My Courses.” You will now notice that your specific content is readily available. (Please note: You MUST complete both Step 1 and Step 2 in their exact order to access your content)

You MUST complete both steps to access your courses! For further assistance (with visuals) please refer to our Access Code Guide in the Help Guide section.  

You can use a laptop or desktop computer, a tablet or a smartphone (mobile device) to take courses on PHL Career Portal. We highly recommend a laptop or desktop for optimal viewing. 

If you are having viewing issues on your device, please take a look at our other FAQ's and Help Guides for further assistance.  You can also go to any CareerLink location in person to use the computers they have on site. 

After registering, you can join your workshop up until 15 minutes before the workshop starts. You will be placed into a waiting room, then admitted when your instructor has arrived. If you are running late, there is a 15-minute cut off for workshop entry. IF YOU ARE MORE THEN 15 MINUTES LATE, YOUR INSTRUCTOR CANNOT ADMIT YOU INTO THE WORKSHOP. Please feel free to visit our workshop registration area and sign up for the next available workshop date. 

If you just earned a certificate through one of our courses, you could attach it to your resume and use it for work purposes. You can also upload it on LInkedIn, post it on your social media platforms, or send it in along with your online portfolio. 

**Please note, this is NOT an accredited certificate but will be acknowledged by many employers as related work experience.