YouthWorks 2006-07

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	District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund
	Jewish Employment and Vocational Services
	Norris Square Civic Association

District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund
Youth Accessing Nursing Careers
1319 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Program Contact: Vicki Lock 215-568-2220

The Training Fund will provide academic enrichment and occupational training to out-of-school youth from throughout Philadelphia through their Youth Accessing Careers in Nursing (YACN) program. The program provides contextualized academic enrichment along with occupational training that qualifies participants for state certification and employment as nurse aides. Students will experience a variety of learning opportunities including classroom activities, nursing skills laboratories, computer learning, field trips, expert presenters, and a clinical experience in a long-term care facility. The program will incorporate life skills and work readiness skills in career training as well as group and individual counseling.

Jewish Employment and Vocational Services
Project WOW!
1330 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Program Contact: Sylvia Ocasio, 215-728-4708

The Jewish Employment and Vocational Service (JEVS) will provide occupational and employer-driven skills training to low-income, out of school youth through its Orleans Training Institute. The program offers GED preparation, mentoring, job-readiness training, leadership development, intensive case management and supportive services, and job placement in high growth industries. Youth will have the opportunity to gain employer-driven skills and credentials in Computer and Business Services, Food Service/Dietary Aide, Hospitality and Commercial Custodial Skills, and Property Maintenance.

Norris Square Civic Association
Occupational Skills Program
149 W. Susquehanna Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Program Contact: Dianne Hernandez Santiago 215-426-8723

The Norris Square Civic Association (NSCA) will provide job readiness training and post-secondary education preparation to low-income and at risk out-of-school youth from the Norris Square Community. NSCA’s Occupational Skills Program will work with youth to refine and expand job-seeking skills and establish a formal training program in Early Childhood Development.