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Job Training Resources:

West Philadelphia Skills Initiative

 “WPSI  is the bold solution necessary to close the opportunity gap in Philadelphia. For ten years, WPSI has solidified its role as one of the highest performing workforce intermediaries in the country by building customized talent solutions that bridge the divide between unemployed Philadelphians seeking opportunity and employers seeking talent. The Skills Initiative runs year-round, cohort-based, jobs-driven training models that harness the hiring power of our area’s major employers, while cultivating our neighbors’ talent.”

Link: https://philadelphiaskills.org/?utm_source=ucd 

Philadelphia Unemployment Project and Unemployment Information Center

Link: https://philaup.org/web/

Philadelphia Job Corps

Link: https://philadelphia.jobcorps.gov/

Philadelphia Works Inc.

“Philadelphia Works, Inc. develops and manages workforce solutions that respond to business needs and increase economic opportunity for all Philadelphians.”

Link: https://www.philaworks.org/

Philadelphia OIC 

“Philadelphia OIC is one of the region’s oldest and largest providers of tuition-free job training and career development services, offering everything from computers for beginners to advanced hospitality training at our Opportunities Inn.”

Link: https://www.philaoic.org/

Philly Future Track

“The Philly Future Track program provides on-the-job skill training and real-world work experience to better position yourself for work with the City of Philadelphia and other employers throughout the region. Participation in this 5-month program is NOT a guarantee of full-time employment, but select participants may have the opportunity to transition to full-time civil service employment with the City of Philadelphia upon successful completion of program. To qualify you must be eligible to work in the U.S. and a Philadelphia resident.”

Link: https://www.philadelphiastreets.com/phillyfuturetrack 

T-Mobile NextTech Diversity Program

“We’re funding and supporting the recruitment, training, and certification of diverse candidates interested in a long-term career as a Telecom Technician.”

Link: https://www.mylearningalliance.com/

Free Expungement/Pardon Assistance:

Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity

“LSE works to uplift communities most affected by social justice inequities by providing assistance to neighborhood organizations and individuals who feel that their criminal record is blocking them from jobs, careers, education, credit, housing and other opportunities.”

Link: https://www.plsephilly.org/ 

Apprenticeship Information:

Link: https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/Common/Apprenticeships 

Link: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Workforce-Development/apprenticeship/Pages/Media-Toolkit-2020.aspx 

Pennsylvania Career Guide:

Link to Guidebook: https://www.workstats.dli.pa.gov/Documents/Career%20Guides/CareerGuide.pdf

Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement:

Link: https://www.phila.gov/departments/mayors-office-of-black-male-engagement/

Relevant Article:

Morehouse College to launch online program aimed at helping Black men with some credits finish degree

Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/02/03/morehouse-college-online-degree-2u/