Job Training/Placement Programs

Pennsylvania Prison Society 245 N. Broad St., Suite 300 Philadelphia , PA 19107 215-564-4775 http//:www.prisonsociety.org Services provided: Re-Entry Services Re-Entry Services Project -Ex-offenders take part in life skills and job readiness workshops that include interviewing skills, resume writing, and job search strategies. (x121) Industry Specific Initiative, Job preparation, including resume writing, job search skills, and interviewing techniques for people transitioning from welfare to work who have a criminal record. (x108) JOBS, Working with the Philadelphia Prison System, Prison Society staff teaches life skills and job readiness workshops to people still incarcerated, but for whom release is imminent. Provides support services, job placement and job retention assistance once released. ( X109) Inmate Family Services Parenting Skills Education - An interactive course designed to increase communication skills, understand child development and family dynamics, increase parenting skills and parenting from prison. Currently offered at in the Philadelphia Prison System and 8 state correctional institutions. (x120) Family Virtual Visitation - Video conferencing for families and their incarcerated loved ones with the goal of maintaining and strengthening family bonds. The Prison Society?s Philadelphia office is connected to 8 prisons in order to provide this service. (x103) Family Transportation Service - Affordable transportation service from Philadelphia to 24 state correctional institutions helps maintain relationships with incarcerated family members. (x119) Support to Kids with an Incarcerated Parent - A 12-week support group for kids ages 8-12 provides a safe place for them to deal with the difficult feelings of having an incarcerated parent. (x123) Working Group to Enhance Service to Incarcerated Women Coalition of community based organizations and individuals united to deliver information sessions, presentations, resource sharing and workshops to women in Philadelphia prisons. The Working Group meets monthly to pursue advocacy on critical issues for women in prison. Members also in engage in raising public awareness through panel presentations, trainings and speaking campaigns. (x107) Official Visitors A statewide network of volunteers who visit with in inmates and monitor prison conditions. Pennsylvania's Official Prison Visitation Act is unique in providing and assuring Prison Society volunteer Official Visitors access to correctional facilities. (x100) Hedwig House 904 DeKalb Street Norristown PA 1111 Lancaster Avenue Lower Merion PA 215-362-2887610-525-6874 http://cstmont.com/hedwig.htm Services Provided: Job readiness training in food service, clerical skills and continuing education/general education classes Date Established: 1975
Resources for Human Development 4700 Wissahickon Avenue Suite 126 Philadelphia PA 19144215-951-0300 Services Provided: RHD HR dept has a listing of all job openings and are exempt from OAPSA restrictions and thus able to employ ex-offenders. CareerDevelopmentCenter CDC @ RHD 215-848-4887215-848-5441 Contact: Craig Jackson, Director Services Provided: Several job training and job placement services for low-income and welfare-to-work individuals.
E3 Center-North 1231 N. Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19122 215-763-2393 Services Provided: Provides education, employment and follow-up services to at-risk out-of-school youth and juveniles exiting the prison system. Contact: Julius Jackson, Director Date Established: 2005
Sterling Housekeeping Services 4700 Wissahickon Avenue Suite 126 Philadelphia PA 19144 610-789-8922610-789-8918 Services Provided: skills training in residential house keeping targeting men and women on welfare and recovering from substance abuse problems. Date Established: 1997
Opportunities Industrialization Center 1231 N. Broad Street, 2 nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19122 215-236-7700 intake215-236-8970 f OIC Futures Services Provided: A state licensed social/vocational rehabilitation program that provides training in building maintenance, building services and clerical services to individuals who have mental health disorders and are receiving outpatient services in a local community health center. Learning Opportunities Center Services Provided: The LOC uses an individualized, computer assisted, self-paced, open entry/exit instructional system to provide adult learners with literacy training, Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Diploma (GED) test preparation and prevocational training information. Date Established: 1964
Adolescent Career and Employment Services ACES 4343 Kelly Drive Philadelphia PA 19129 215-849-6028 215-849-2698 Services Provided: Help youth ages 14-21 overcome employment barriers by offering 30 days of job-readiness preparation and up to 6 months of job placement and retention assistance. Also provides violence prevention training and health lifestyle choice guidance. Contact: Angie Johnson, Director Date Established: 2001
Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation: Youth Partnership Initiative 1617 JFK Blvd. Philadelphia PA 19103 215-963-2100 main Services Provided: Open to ex-offenders and delinquent juveniles between 14 and 24 years old. GED programming, post-secondary education assistance and training, job training and skills development, placement assistance and resume and interview preparation assistance. Contact: Victor Cologne Date Established: 1982
Baker Industries 3506 F Street Philadelphia PA 19134215-291-5700 http://www.bakerindustries.org Services Provided: Vocational rehabilitation, paid transitional work experience specifically for recently released ex-offenders (not including murder convicts or sexual criminals). Job training and placement assistance Date Established: 1980
ACT NOW Advocacy Consumer Training for New Opportunities to Work 1211 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-751-1800, ext. 237 Contact: Program Manager: John Jackson E-mail: actnow@mhasp.org Services Provided: It provides a three-week training course followed by a 12-week internship designed to lead to full-time employment. The training course includes information and instruction on how to search for a job, write a resume, take and give directions, make decisions, communicate appropriately, listen effectively and prepare for an internship. The program also provides intensive support during the interviews and throughout the internship. ACT NOW II 401 Chester Pike Darby, PA 19023 610-532-2364, ext. 122 Contact: Program Manager: Kate Hogan E-mail: khogan@mhasp.org Coordinator: A. Simone Malone E-mail: amalone@mhasp.org Services Provided: Prepares mental health consumers for competitive employment by teaching job-readiness skills and providing experience in the workplace. Participants receive three weeks of classroom training followed by 12 weeks of on-the-job training.
IMPACT Services 1952 E. Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia PA 19103 Helping Offenders Work Services Provided: Participants must be referred through FIR to receive job placement assistance, job readiness training, life skills training, GED program and paid transitional work experience. Contact: John Leftwich 215-739-1600 ext. 126 Fathers At Work Services Provided: Targeting non-custodial fathers age 18-30 who were previously incarcerated. Provides job placement and training services and child support services. Contact: Ray Jones 215-739-1600 x143 IMPACT Services for Veterans124 E Indiana Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134 Services Provided: Employment services 174 E Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19133 Services Provided: Transitional Housing
Ready Willing and Able 1211 Bainbridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 http://www.rwaphilly.org Services Provided: Residential job training program for homeless individuals most of whom have histories of incarceration and substance abuse. Physical and mental health services also provided. Contact: Jeffrey Stubbs 215-732-3781 Date Established: 1990
Orleans Technical Institute 1330 Rhawn Street Philadelphia PA 19111215-728-4700 http://www.jevs.org/schools_svs.asp Services Provided: Training in building trades, food services and computer technology, job placement services, resume, application and interview preparation, skills assessments, GED classes, driver restoration services and mental health counseling. Participants are eligible for financial aid, scholarships and grants and must not have any pending court dates. Date Established: 1974
JEVS Jewish Employment and Vocational Services 8301 State Road Philadelphia PA 19136 Services Provided: hands-on vocational training and assessment, resume building and interview preparation services during incarceration. Contacts: John Lieb 215-685-7114 E-mail: John.Lieb@prisons.phila.gov
Team Pennsylvania Career Link 990 Spring Garden Philadelphia, PA 19123215-560-5465 http://www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us Services Provided: One-Stop delivery of career services for job-seekers available online or in person. Calle Americana CareerLink 216 West Somerset Street Philadelphia , PA 19133 267.765.2260 phone 215.291.9451 fax 215.634.4470 TTY North CareerLink 990 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-560-5465 t 215-560-6599 f 215-560-5389 TTY Northeast CareerLink Academy Plaza Shopping Center 3210 Red Lion Road Philadelphia , PA 19114 215.281.1038 phone 215.632.6053 fax 215.632.6451 TTY Northwest CareerLink 235 West Chelten Avenue Philadelphia , PA 19144 215.560.6880 phone 215.560.6880 fax 215.560.5157 TTY Nueva Esperanza CareerLink 4261 North 5th Street , 3rd floor Philadelphia , PA 19140 215.324.0746 phone 215.324.2542 fax 215.324.6175 TTY South CareerLink 930 Washington Avenue Philadelphia , PA 19147 215.952.1137 phone 215.952.1024 fax 215.952.1160 TTY Suburban Station CareerLink 1617 JFK Blvd. , 2nd floor Philadelphia , PA 19103 215.557.2625 phone 215.567.7773 fax 215.564.9338 TTY
Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition http://www.gpuac.org/programs/programs_wd_1.html Date Established: 1974 Partnerships for Jobs and Housing 714 Market Street, Suite 205 Philadelphia, PA 19106215-451-6400215-451-6406 Services Provided: job training and placement services for eligible homeless adults, homeless heads of households and non-custodial parents in shelters or transitional housing. Participants must be clean and sober for 90 days to qualify.Contact: Karen Harvey, Director E-mail: kharvey@gpuac.org PhiladelphiaComprehensiveCenter for Fathers 121 N. Broad Street 10 th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107215-717-4004215-717-4181 f215-717-4008 hotline http://www.phillyfathers.org Services Provided: motivational and educational workshops and job placement and retention services for fathers over the age of 18 with TANF eligible, minor children. Also has a Work-N-Style program providing professional attire for participants. Contact: Director Kofi Asante, Director E-mail: kofi@phillyfathers.org YIPI Youth Intervention Partnership Initiative 714 Market Street Suite 205 Philadelphia PA 19106215-451-6400215-451-6406 E-mail: jyoung@gpuac.org Services Provided: Provides homeless youth ages 18-21 with education, job training and job-placement opportunities. 6-week skills training internship with a stipend before gaining permanent employment.
Community Occupational Readiness Biddle Building 1217 Sansom Street Philadelphia PA 19107215-592-8011 Services Offered: Vocational training, basic and continuing education and other community services
CORA-NeumannCenter 1000 Orthodox Street Philadelphia PA 19124215-535-2957 http://www.coraservices.com Services Provided: alternative education and job training program serving high-school drop outs obtain GED, computer and clerical skills and life skills. Job training, job placement assistance, teen parenting classes, counseling and drug and alcohol prevention classes. Serves at-risk youth ages 16-21 Date Established: 1971
Elwyn, Inc. 4040 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104215-895-5500 http://www.elwyn.org Services Provided: Job activities center, sheltered employment opportunities, occupational training, job placement services and life skills training for people with mental and behavioral health problems and those at a socioeconomic disadvantage. Has a juvenile justice branch which specializes in meeting the needs of adjudicated and delinquent girls and when possible reuniting families and reintegrating the youth back into their communities. Date Established: 1852
Horizon House Rehabilitation Services, Inc. Vocational Services Department 120 S 30th Street Philadelphia PA 19104 215-386-3838 http://www.hhinc.org/Index.asp?ArticleID=276 Services Provided: one-on-one, on-the-job training, vocational skills training in clerical, receptionist, and food service, janitorial, mailroom, and supply room businesses. Adult basic education and college preparatory classes. Prevocational Industrial Workshop training available for those enrolled in Horizon House Partial Hospitalization Programs. Date Established: 1959
Northwest Human Services 5429 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia PA 19141215-843-6200 Services Provided: in conjunction with the Office of Mental Health and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation this center runs an industry-integrated program providing training with companies for a few hours per week with clients working more hours as they progress. Job placement counselors help them find and retain employment.
Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service and Education Center, Inc. 213-217 N. 4 th Street Philadelphia PA 19123 215-923-2600 http://www.pvmsec.org Services Provided: Computer skills and repair training; hospitality job readiness training, employment counseling, homeless support services and care, assistance in processing veterans? benefits claims.
Ross Learning IES Welfare Reform Training 210 W. Washington Square Philadelphia, PA 19106-3514 215-592-7270 http://www.rosslearning.com Services Provided: Offers training in computer skills, career assessment, and assistance with job searches and development. Contact: Robin McKinney-Newman Date Established: 1976
Men United for a Better Philadelphia: The Hatfield House 3201 W. Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-236-3372 Services Provided: Job placement assistance and training Contact: Michael Reed
Metropolitan Career Center STRIVE Philadelphia 162 Chelten Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-843-6615 http://www.mccweb-gt.org Services Provided: training in administrative ,pharmacy training, computer technology fields. Contact: Donald Cave Ext. 309 Date Established: 1974
Philadelphia Youth Network Admin:The Sovereign Building, Suite 304 714 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 267-502-3800 267-502-3801 f Email: pyninfo@pyninc.org John F. Kennedy Center 734 Schuylkill Avenue, Room 681 Philadelphia, PA 19146 267-502-3718 http://www.pyninc.org Services Provided: Youth workforce development, internships, academic support, summer camps and after-school programs for out-of-school under-21s living in the Empowerment Zone. Date Established: 1999
Wings For Success P.O. Box 3331, West Chester, PA 19380 (610) 344-9331 Email: info@wingsforsuccess.org http://www.wingsforsuccess.orgw Services Provided : Wings For Success assists low income women in achieving independence, stability and self-confidence. Wings serves homeless women, survivors of domestic violence, crime victims, women in recovery, and women transitioning from welfare to work. Wings offers disadvantaged women in Chester County and surrounding areas work-related clothing, wardrobe guidance and confidence-building workshops. Wings For Success works through referral sources and social service programs to provide their clients with appropriate outfits for training, interviewing and employment. Date Established: 1997
Community Women's Education Project (CWEP) 2801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 215-426-2200 http://www.cwep.org Email: cwepmain@cwep.org Services Provided: CWEP provides secondary and post-secondary education, educational support systems, and connections to the workplace for low income women and their families in their community. CWEP also provides quality early learning education for infants and young children. Date Established: 1977
Tradeswomen of Purpose/Women in Non-Traditional Work (TOP/WIN) 2300 Alter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-545-3700 http://topwininc.org Email: TOPWIN1@aol.com Services Provided: TOP/WIN has facilitated job training programs which have prepared and placed low-income women in a variety of non- traditional careers in such fields as transportation, communication, utility work, precision manufacturing, and construction trades just to name a few. Graduates begin their new careers at an average hourly wage of over eleven dollars an hour with benefits. Women learn basic construction skills, carpentry, plumbing and electricity, remedial math and literacy. You study for your high school equivalency diploma, learn interviewing skills for non-traditional jobs and you are taught how to cope with family and friends who might gripe about a career that takes a woman away from home, and how to deal with harassment in predominantly male professions. Date Established: 1989
Philadelphia Unemployment Project 1201 Chestnut Street, Suite 702 Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 557-0822 (215) 557-6981 http://www.philaup.org Services Provided: Provides career information, assists with employment searches, resume writing, interview preparation, networking skills and provides one-on-counseling for clients. Health care access, foreclosure prevention and unemployment compensation. Contact: Anita Cooper, Job Developer 215-557-0822 Date Established: 1975
People for People Inc. 800 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-235-2340 http://www.peopleforpeople.org Services Provided: job training and retention services, job placement, support services, child care and after-school programming, resource and information center. Contact: Ray Ellis Date Established: 1989
Lutheran Settlement House?s Community Education and Employment Department (CEED) 1340 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 215- 426-8610, ext. 223.215-426-0581 Services Provided: All services are open to both Spanish and English speakers and include English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, GED classes, and technology-oriented career training for homeless and low-income individuals. LSH collaborates with the Dept. of Public Welfare to support people in planning for education and employment. Date Established: 1970?s
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc 216 W. Somerset Street Philadelphia PA 19133215-763-8870 http://www.congreso.net Services Provided: Job placement, vocational counseling, job readiness orientation, and youth employment counseling, training and continuing education classes. One-stop shopping site for all needs, health, housing assistance, counseling, substance abuse and domestic violence counseling. All services offered in both Spanish and English. Services predominately North Philadelphia Date Established: 1977
Indochinese American Council 4936 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141 215-457-0272 215-457-0557 http://www.iacphila.org E-mail: information@iacphila.org Services Provided: translation and interpretation services for 13 language, ESL classes, GED preparation and classes, Art and computer classes, pre-employment training, internships and job placement assistance, counseling case management and referral services. Contact: Maria Thuy, Program Director: mariathuy@iacphila.org Date Established: 1982 Ramsey Education and Development Institute 17 West Airy Norristown, PA 19401 610-279-0301 Services Provided: Provides educational and job training service to any Pennsylvanian over 18 years of age including GED classes at a variety of levels, computer classes, job application preparation assistance and a welfare-to-work program for unemployed mothers. Reading-Berks Emergency Shelter RBES Job Quest 430 N. 2 nd St. Reading, PA 19601 610-374-4696 610-374-3165 http://www.rbes.org/default.asp Email:jnaugle@rbes.org Services Provided: job readiness training and placement including workshops and behavorial modification therapy to help chronically unemployed people find work; around the clock child care, primary health care services; a homeless shelter that includes case-management, goal-planning, life skills instruction and after care services Contact: Lynn Evans-Santana, Director