GRANTEE:   Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board

ADDRESS:    1600 Market Street, Ste. 2450

                        Philadelphia, PA 19103  

AMOUNT:     $2,819,106

Duration:      24 Months

POPULATION SERVED:  The Career Ladder for IT Professionals program focuses on upgrading the skills of 169 incumbent worker:  40 Microsoft Systems Engineers, 30 Cisco Professionals, 30 Oracle Professionals, 30 Web Master Developers, and 30 Broadband Cable Professionals; and placing 240 unemployed or underemployed workers on a career ladder toward higher skills training.  The program specifically targets women and minorities.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: 

The CLTP project addresses the shortage of highly skilled technology professions in this region through a career ladder that enables all levels of participants to access training and employment based upon their needs. 

The program is designed to motivate and encourage upward mobility through the career ladder to a highly skilled position in the IT industry.  The CLTP career model provides a comprehensive range of training and support to candidates.  Services are delivered through a continuum of career counseling, training, internships, certifications, and employment that clearly depict a career path to a 4 year degree and certified engineering.

KEY PARTICIPANTS:  Wilco Electronic Systems, Inc., Ray Communications, JSA International, Inc., TEACH Information Technology, ADS-Applied Digital Solutions, Inc., JCW Computer Consulting, LLC, Berean Institute, Temple University, Community College of Phil., Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Association, The Philadelphia School Board of Education, Information Technology Association of America, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Committee, Workforce 2001 - The Regional Workforce Partnership, and The Philadelphia WDC.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Sallie A. Glickman

                                      215-717-2010