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Joblessness and homelessness are two compelling problems facing many men and women in Chester County. We offer a program that has helped numerous individuals on the road to self-sufficiency. Preparing for Independence is a comprehensive employment and vocational counseling program open to those needing employment or to improve their lives through better job benefits or greater income. The program teaches employability skills and provides job search opportunities.

Offers supports that empower individuals and families to obtain the education, resources, and tools needed to achieve their goals and improve financial stability for adults working toward self-sufficiency. Individuals and families work with Supports Specialists who provide one-on-one coaching, advocacy, resources and referrals, and wrap around supportive services. Working with the Specialists, participants identify their strengths and needs, develop a goal plan with action steps, and learn about resources that can help make goal attainment more achievable.

Helps improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking a career change. Services include career counseling and placement assistance; access to workshops on understanding transferable skills, computer and internet use, and resume and interview preparation; referrals to training programs, social services, and job fairs; and access to computer labs and on-line job leads.

Provides individual sessions for participants to identify career options, help them develop resumes, apply for jobs, and practice interviewing skills.

Provides training for those pursuing a career in the Customer Service/Retail industry. Upon successful completion of the Professional Employment Skills Training, individuals will receive classroom/hands-on experience in the customer service retail industry, are required to attend all classes, and complete an internships.

Offers job seeking and resume writing assistance, workshops, small business plan development, business and career resources, and nonprofit grant resources.

Offers an education council funded largely by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to meet workforce development needs. Serves as a resource and clearinghouse for businesses and individuals seeking to access post-secondary education and training. Also provides GED testing and various certifications.

Offers clients at advanced levels of the self-sufficiency scale regular meetings throughout the year with successful professionals and business people, providing additional mentoring and networking opportunities to position clients for further success.

Provides an array of employment and training services that include resume workshops, free career counseling, job search assistance, interview skills training; skills assessment and job fairs. Many services are available online.

Provides free year-round education, employment, and empowerment services in Philadelphia for youth and young adults ages 16 to 24 who are out of school or work. Helps young people take the next step toward a career through holistic, individualized educational, employment, and empowerment support. Offers classes are in-person Monday through Friday, in morning and afternoon sessions.

Provides emergency shelter for up to 30 days. Assists with food and clothing bank, employment and career services, and housing search assistance.

Provide intensive case management, education, training, work activities, job placement and retention services, and supportive services to move rapidly from dependence to independence through employment.

Provides career preparation and training program for individuals complete community college degrees who face barriers to program completion. Provides short term emergency assistance to help meet basic needs and complete the program.

Engages students and businesses in career awareness and workforce readiness, career services.

Provides a workforce development program for adults experiencing a variety of barriers to employment while providing cost effective outsourced labor solutions to customers, including packaging, assembly, kitting, shrink-wrapping, and mailing.

Provides resources in job seeking, interviewing, and résumé writing. Also teaches participants soft skills to set goals, solve problems, resolve conflict, manage stress, set boundaries, communicate effectively, and prioritize needs.

Provides a safe space and youth enrichment programming for area youth. Staffed by youth mentors. Services include case management, counseling, career development, educational opportunities, and workshops using the Positive Action curriculum that addresses a range of topics such as digital literacy, conflict resolution, and entrepreneurship. Facilities include computer lab, video and arcade games, classrooms, and a snacks pantry.

Provides career, occupation, and job training through Clinical Internships and Clinical Day Programs.

Offers a free, one-year program that empowers young adults to reach their full potential and thrive in professional careers and higher education. Students spend six months learning in-demand technical and professional skills before applying their skills during a six-month corporate internship. Throughout the program, students complete coursework that may be eligible for college credits and receive access to services and supports to promote their success.

Provides youth services including individual referral, youth literacy, Dropout Prevention Program, youth support services.

Provides intensive case management, education, training, work activities, job placement and retention services, and supportive services to recipients of cash assistance to enable them to move rapidly from dependence to independence through employment.

Various types educational workshops for students that are in middle school to college level, to help and assist in their developement.

Creates and manages numerous programs for K-12 students throughout the school year and during the summer months. The partnership is comprised of citizens, educators, business, and government agencies that offer knowledge, training, and guidance to all students to enable them to be competitive members of a world-class workforce.

Offers clients individualized attention and training to help each person achieve personally and professionally. The program involves working one-on-one and in small groups to help clients see how to transfer their past skills, prepare them for the job market, and assist them in making professional decisions.

Provides tuition-free career training for qualified adult residents of Pennsylvania. Short-term training available: Culinary Arts, Horticultural Technology, Medical Coding/Billing, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Chemical Laboratory Technician.