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Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.

Provides outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families, specifically.

Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.

Enables young people to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply leaning to everyday situations and embrace technology to optimize employability. POWER Hour, our homework and tutoring program, is another activity in this area. Immediately after school, youth are given time to study, read, or finish homework with the help of staff and volunteers. Computer lab is staffed by an area substitute teacher.

Provides a workforce development center for the North Philadelphia community. Offers on-site career coaching, an open computer lab, digital literacy training, affordable internet options, home computer solutions, and a technical support call line.

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.

Creates customized employment plans or self-employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities.

A stipend is paid for on-the-job training in the actual work of operating an organic CSA farm. Internships are seasonal positions usually offered in the summer.

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 individuals with limited English-language and employment skills as well as those lacking educational credentials receive literacy education, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, civics and citizenship classes, access to and support in the use of technology, support in transitioning to postsecondary education or employment, life skills, and counseling and case management.

Offers weekly education sessions that cover topics related to self-determination and self-care, and offers participants a chance to discuss topics of interest and receive feedback from peers. Also offers social learning activities such as community outings to theaters, sporting events, art museums, holiday parties, and week long vacations.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.

Provides outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families, specifically.

Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.

Offers support to women as they address any possible obstacles to securing employment. Through the tools and resources they receive, participants are empowered to continue and succeed in their job searches. Women meet regularly to support and encourage each other through building confidence, networking and discussing workplace-related topics.

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

Prepares high school seniors for their future, including work experience, college application assistance, FAFSA help, and training for career readiness.

Provides eligible individuals with career counseling, pre-vocational preparation, basic skills improvement, on-the-job training, occupational skills training and job search assistance.

Provides practical financial literacy and career awareness programs. Seeks over 10,000 volunteers annually to meet their program needs in the classroom.

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 medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care to patients who are formally admitted to a hospital and require an overnight stay, often for serious or complex conditions, including major surgeries, childbirth, or chronic illnesses. These services include the patient's room, meals, and the nursing care, hospital staff, lab tests, and medical equipment needed to treat their condition until they are discharged.

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 medication-supported counseling and recovery programs to assist clients in meeting a specific personal goal.

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

Prepares adult job seekers for full time employment through an intensive multi-day Workshop. Assists course graduates with resume' preparation, interview skill building, job searching, overcoming barriers to employment, financial planning, maintaining and developing job skills, and reaching goals for job advancement. Pottstown Works also offers on-going mentoring, technical resource (access to computers, printers one-on one assistance) for all graduates. A similar program is provided in collaboration with the Pottstown School District to help guide high school students through the process of finding a job.

Provides job search assistance, guidance, and support toward empowerment and self-sufficiency. Offers resources such as The Career Wardrobe, computer labs, life skills workshops, on-site recruitment events, and individualized support.

Before-school program “Wake Up, Washington” includes hands-on educational activities and breakfast for all participants. Available to current Washington Elementary School students.

Provides youth out of school with pre-employment activities, community work assessment, benefits counseling, job placement, job coaching, and follow-up.

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