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April 28, 2025 - Lancaster, PA

Shapiro Administration Launches Pilot Program Providing On-the-Spot Birth Certificates to Help Eligible Pennsylvanians Obtain Personal Documents Faster and Join the Workforce

The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) today announced a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before.

The pilot program, which kicked off at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County, reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating common barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. Just like the traditional process of obtaining a Commonwealth birth certificate, this service is only available to people born in Pennsylvania.

"Having access to your birth certificate shouldn't be what holds you back from starting a new job or applying for housing," said L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker. "Initiatives such as this represent how we are removing barriers, expanding opportunity, and getting stuff done for Pennsylvanians."

Speakers Include:
L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker
DOH Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen
Christine Roggenbaum, CareerLink Site Administrator



Lancaster, PA. Lee Anne Sitter, Administrative Asst. with DOH, Division of Vital Records, takes a birth certificate application from a client at the PA CareerLink in Lancaster. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Nancy A. Walker, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry (L&I), speaks during Mondays press conference. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Nancy A. Walker, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry (L&I), speaks during Mondays press conference. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Nancy A. Walker, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry (L&I), speaks during Mondays press conference. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Secretary Nancy Walker looks on as, Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen speaks during Mondays press conference. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health (DOH), speaks during Mondays press conference. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health (DOH), speaks during Mondays press conference. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Christine Roggenbaum, Site Administrator with PA CareerLink, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Nancy Walk and Dr. Debra Bogen, chat with event attendees prior to Mondays press conference at the CareerLink in Lancaster. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Nancy Walk and Dr. Debra Bogen, chat with event attendees prior to Mondays press conference at the CareerLink in Lancaster. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health (DOH), speaks with DOH staff helping with birth certificate applications at the Lancaster CareerLink location, after Mondays press conference. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Lee Anne Sitter (seated), Administrative Asst. with DOH, Division of Vital Records, discusses an application with Lisa Hasselbrook (standing), State Registrar Dir. of the Bureau of Health Statistics & Registries, while processing a birth certificate application at the CareerLink in Lancaster. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Charles Doersam, Regional Dir. of Vital Records for DOH, works on a birth certificate application at the CareerLink in Lancaster. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. Lee Anne Sitter, Administrative Asst. with DOH, Division of Vital Records, works on a birth certificate application at the CareerLink in Lancaster. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_27.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_28.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lancaster, PA. The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) announce a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations - helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more efficiently than before. The pilot program will kick off Monday at the PA CareerLink® Lancaster County and will initially serve pre-registered Pennsylvanians. This initiative reinforces the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in the workforce and eliminating barriers to employment, such as a lack of a state-issued birth certificate. April 28, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27644_LI_Vital_Records_AG_29.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>