Resources for Education and Employment
Great local resources for job seekers!
Urban League of Philadelphia
For job training, money management, adult literacy programs.
121 Broad Street, 9th floor.
215-985-322
Enterprise Center
For job readiness classes, entrepreneurship classes, network symposiums.
4548 Market Street.
215-895-4010
The Partnership CDC
For computer training classes, housing counseling and education.
4027 Market Street.
215-307-4917
Online Resources
This online resource is filled with tools for securing a job, including sample resumes and interviewing techniques.
A resource for social work careers, including a guide to licensure by each state and a comprehensive overview of field education.
Scholarships for Women by Best Colleges
Scholarship application tips and information, as well as available scholarships listed by field of study.
Free or low-cost GED programs
Community College of Philadelphia's Division of Adult and Community Education
Classes usually start January, May and September. Registration begins one month before classes start. Programs usually run Monday through Thursday each day for 8 weeks. Register in person. Nonrefundable $70 registration fee by check or money order.
Northwest Regional Center at 1300 S. Godfrey Ave.
215-751-8376
St. Vincent's Learning Lab
Free evening and day classes. Call and leave a message for registration and to get more information about program schedule.
109 E. Price St., Philadelphia 19144
215-849-9416
Adult diploma program. Project-based program starting with an assessment test. Call to schedule a testing time. Classes available mornings, afternoons or evenings.
4934 Old York Rd., Philadelphia 19141
215-457-0272
Additional Resources
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