Philadelphia Youth Network | Bridge/Learning To Work

Bridge Learning to Work

Type: Program model: Year-round programs for out-of-school youth

Description:
The Bridge Learning to Work model is an intensive literacy-rich, project-based model that promotes lifelong learning through enhanced literacy and numeracy instruction and work-readiness skills development. Participating youth are provided with prerequisite literacy training through performance-based learning, 21st century work-readiness skill education, relevant work experience and wrap-around supports. At the end of the program cycle, students are placed in one of the participating Multiple Pathways Options, Occupational Skills Training Programs or employment.

Youth Eligibility

Aged 17 to 21 at the time of enrollment
Test below 6th grade in literacy and/or numeracy
Recruited by one of the providers listed below
Have fewer than eight academic credits (must be substantiated by School District credit profile)
Seek placement in an alternative education pathway, advanced occupational training program and/or viable employment at the close of the experiential learning experience
Interested in attaining a high school diploma, GED or occupational skills training credential

Contracted Provider Organizations

Urban Affairs Coalition
Indochinese-American Council
Youth Empowerment Services

Funding: Workforce Investment Act (U.S. Department of Labor / PA Department of Labor and Industry / Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation)

System connections:

WorkReady Philadelphia and Project U-Turn
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Philadelphia Council for College and Career Success
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Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board