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      • America Works

      • This organization provides workforce development and employment services to individuals facing barriers to employment, including those involved in public assistance, reentry, veterans, and other underserved populations. Their model focuses on rapid job placement combined with ongoing support to promote long-term self-sufficiency. Job Readiness: helps with both hard and soft skills, such as verbal and written communication, customer service, computer literacy,…
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      • Baker Industries

      • Workforce development program with locations in Malvern and Kensington. They offer paid work opportunities to adults with disabilities, those on parole or probation, and those in recovery from homelessness or substance use disorder. Participants in this program are paid to work and learn. They offer a 12-week job readiness program and support individuals in moving on to a permanent job…
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      • Center for Employment Opportunities – Philadelphia

      • This organization provides immediate, effective, and comprehensive employment services to individuals recently released from incarceration. The majority of their clients are on probation or parole. Their program supports participants in gaining the workplace skills and confidence needed for successful transitions to stable, productive lives. Step 1 - Job Readiness Training: participants begin the program with a paid orientation to ensure…
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      • JEVS Human Services

      • Behavioral Health: services for those in need of comprehensive behavioral healthcare, including outpatient and mobile psychiatric support. Their programs include: community integrated recovery center, mental health outpatient services, peer support services, and prolonged exposure therapy. A comprehensive list of services can be found here: https://www.jevshumanservices.org/programs/behavioral-health-recovery/. Services each have different eligibility and costs (some are provided at no cost), click “learn…
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      • Opportunities Industrialization Center

      • This organization provides a variety of programs for individuals who are seeking a new career path or eager to shine in their current field. They can provide job placement assistance, where individuals can receive support with goal setting, interviewing techniques, and resume writing. They also provide wraparound support services, which is comprehensive support for personal development, including life skills and…
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      • Project HOME

      • This organization aims to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable everyone to attain their fullest potential as individuals and members of the broader society. They do this through multiple programs. Housing: supportive, affordable housing offering permanent housing for individuals and families who have been homeless. Most residents come from…
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      • Public Health Management Corporation – Together; Recovery and Employment Project

      • A Workforce Development program, provides work readiness training, job placement and support to individuals overcoming substance use disorders. Participants engage in training based on the IRIS job readiness model, gaining professional skills and attitudes necessary for workplace success. Trainings cover topics including communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, workplace ethics and professional etiquette. Services include work readiness training based on the IRIS…
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      • Ready, Willing, and Able – Philadelphia

      • This is a recovery house for men diagnosed with substance use disorder, with programming lasting 9-12 months. They provide a comprehensive approach to recovery by connecting participants with intensive outpatient providers, medication assisted treatment when appropriate, dormitory-style housing, paid work, vocational training, supported job search, social support services, and life-long graduate services. To graduate, trainees must meet three stringent criteria:…
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      • Uplift Solutions

      • Empowers justice-involved individuals through job training, life skills, and case management. Individuals are available to join from anywhere, however they are located in Philadelphia. Workforce Solutions: workforce development training designed to provide formerly incarcerated and like-situated individuals an opportunity to gain long-term employment through the remediation of negative thought patterns, poor decision making, and bad habits. Participants are required to…