Philadelphia Youth Network | Occupational Skills Training Programs

Occupational Skills Training Programs

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

Description:
The Occupational Skills Training model provides contextualized, employer-driven vocational training in a high growth industry that leads to an employer-recognized credential. The goal of the model is to develop participants' skills through instruction that is experiential and industry-informed; increase the number of out-of-school youth connected to training that is reflective of the skills needed for advancement in a specified occupation; and provide wrap-around services that will increase the likelihood of the attainment of an industry-recognized credential, employment and/or transition into an advanced occupational skills training or other higher education institution.

Youth Eligibility

Not currently tied to a secondary institution
Age 17 to 21 at the time of enrollment. Some programs serve youth up to age 24
Test at or above the 6th grade in literacy and numeracy
Want a GED and/or Occupational Skills Training Credential in one of the targeted occupations
Interested in placement in a post-secondary institution or employment in the targeted industries upon completion of program services
WIA-eligible (meeting income and barrier requirements)

Contracted Provider Organizations

District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund
Foundations, Inc
Institute for the Development of African American Youth (IDAAY)
JEVS Human Services and Orleans Technical Institute
Norris Square Civic Association (NSCA)
Temple University
YouthBuild Philadelphia

Funding: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 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