Adult Learning & Workforce Development

Our Adult Learning and Workforce Development program enables community residents, low-income, and formerly homeless people to establish a more secure foundation. The goal for all participants in this program is to promote independence, self-sufficiency and a better quality of life in today's demanding and technical world. The Adult Learning and Workforce Development Program offers a spectrum of training and education programs, job placement assistance, and support services.

Most programs are held at the Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs, at 1936 N. Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121.

For more information, please call 215-235-2900.

Programs include:

• GED Exam Preparation
• Computer Training
• Job Training
• Job Search Assistance
• Career Development Workshops
• Workforce Development Seminars
• Annual Career Fair
• One-on-One Tutoring
• The Benefit Bank
• Center for Literacy Adult Diploma Program
• College Access Counseling
• Open Computer Lab

View our Fall 08 Schedule [PDF, 334K]

BENEFIT BANK
Every year millions of Americans do without because they are not receiving all the benefits to which they are entitled. The Benefit Bank will help you and your family. The Benefit Bank is a counselor assisted FREE Service that helps you:

  • File Federal and State Income Tax
  • File Amended Federal Income Taxes
  • Apply for Food Stamps
  • Apply for Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Apply for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • Apply for PACE (Prescription Drug Assistance)

For more information contact 215-235-2900, ext 6116.

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING
Free 6-week job training program for individuals interested in a customer service/call center career.
Stipends are offered and job search and resume assistance is provided.

For more information call Debra Abrams at the Urban League of Philadelphia at 215-985-3220, Ext. 217.

For more information, contact Jennifer Doyle at 215-235-2900.

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