Center for New Americans
Helps refugees, asylees, and victims of human trafficking prepare to enter the workforce. Services include Vocational English Language Training (VELT) classes; acculturation workshops; case management services; workshops on interviewing, resume writing, workforce foundation skills, and job readiness; computer literacy classes; job placement assistance and follow-up; and programming assisting youth ages 16 to 17 find part-time work during the school year or full-time summer employment.
Physical Address
2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Voice
Application process
Call for information.
Fee
Services free of charge
Eligibility
Residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties who have refugee status and are within 5 years of date of entry to the United States, even if a Green Card has been received, or have been granted asylum status.
Service area
Bucks, PA Chester, PA Delaware, PA Montgomery, PA Philadelphia, PA
Agency info
JEVS Human Services
Works with individuals to create sustainable paths to independence and economic security through jobs, education, and vital services. Provides a range of programs to support individuals with disabilities, people with behavioral health needs, youth and young adults, refugees, returning citizens, individuals diverted from prison, and older adults.