The Skillset Career Link Central West program will provide the career advice for people who are either out of work or are looking for a new employment pathway after the federal government pledged to deliver $600,000 in funding.

Skillset Chief Executive Officer Craig Randazzo said the program will be delivered across the RDA Central West footprint, which represents more than 180,000 residents and a local economy supporting 74,000 jobs across 11 Local Government Areas.

"We saw a real shortage in career services particularly for people aged 25 to 44," Mr Randazzo said.

"There are programs either end for older workers or youth but if you are 25 to 44 and you've been made redundant or are unhappy with your occupation you will have to pay a career counsellor.

"Right now there is no service for them unless they want to pay a lot of money.

"It's about careers and about looking at what is that person suited for that's sitting in front of us."

He said Skillset will work with the local councils on a developing a schedule for the career counsellors to visit each town, but he is working with Orange City Council on finding a site so the program can be held here once a week.

He said it would run more often in Orange than in smaller communities due to the job market and size of the regional city.

Mr Randazzo said Skillset is also partnering with RDA Central West, which will enhance the program through the provision of up-to-date data regarding the status of various job sectors to assist in the support process.

"RDA will inform our consultants on which sectors are in high demand for workers to ensure each client is able to seek out an ideal career," he said.

"This program is open to people from Lithgow to Condobolin, and everywhere in between.

There will also be a website related to the service.

Mr Randazzo said Skillset was one of 13 successful applicants for the funding out of 620 nationally.

Calare MP Andrew Gee said the funding was delivered through the federal government's National Careers Institute, and is designed to help more local people get into the workforce.

"It's important we provide assistance for that 25 to 44 age bracket, where Skillset has identified a significant gap in the market for career support," Mr Gee said.

"The program will be based in Bathurst but with 11 local government areas set to benefit, it will give people in communities large and small the opportunity to progress their careers and secure the job they're looking for.

"We know the younger demographic has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19 in terms of employment, and this program will aim to support those who are struggling to find work, as well as those after a career change."