Administrative Services

RAMP UP Program

 RAMP UP Program Information Sheet 

Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato announces program RAMP UP (Resources Available for Military Personnel) to increase the number of veterans taking advantage of Weatherization programs throughout Allegheny County. This program in partnership with local veteran serving agencies will assist veterans seeking to grow their owned businesses, provide them help in securing job training and employment opportunities and link them to other vital resources here in Allegheny County.

RAMP UP will provide workshops and seminars throughout Allegheny County to give veterans & military personnel the opportunity to learn how to become a certified HVAC and Weatherization contractor, how to apply to be a certified weatherization auditor or worker, provide information on how to qualify for a grant to have their home weatherized and learn about other programs specifically designed to assist in making sure veterans receive proper services.

Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the state of Pennsylvania received a record $240 million in weatherization dollars this year. Allegheny County is designated to receive more than $20 million dollars in federal dollars to provide weatherization services throughout the county. The RAMP UP programs goal is to increase the number of veterans who would like to participate in the contracting, employment and social services activities that are coming through weatherization programs statewide.

Growing Your Business

Action Housing and Steel Valley OIC are currently seeking to increase the number of veteran owned businesses that may be interested in becoming certified to provide HVAC and Weatherization services. If you are interested on how to get your business certified please call:

Job Training and Employment

PA Careerlink and the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) will hold two workshops specifically for veterans in the months of April and May. The workshops will discuss how you can become a weatherization auditor or installer, what are the job requirements and contractors seeking employees now and how to take this training for free of charge.

If you are interested in finding out more details about this program or to register, please contact PA Career Link at:

Allegheny East
2040 Ardmore Boulevard
Pittsburgh PA  15221
412-436-2225

Downtown Pittsburgh
425 Sixth Avenue, 22nd Floor
Regional Enterprise Tower
Pittsburgh PA  15219
412-552-7100

Allegheny West
Robinson Plaza Two, Suite 410
Pittsburgh PA  15205
412-809-3500

Weatherizing Your Home

Income eligible renters and homeowners are eligible to receive up to $6500 worth of weatherization services free of charge. If you are interested in how to get your home or property weatherized please call:

Other Resources Available to You!

There are a number of resources and programs that veterans can easily apply for assistance. From finding housing, to having trouble paying utilities or finding those funds to help rehab your home, or finding the right job to help you make the transition from veteran to civilian.

If you should need assistance with any of these issues, please contact: