Career Solutions for 55+ | JEVS Human Services

Career Solutions for 55+ helps improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking a career change.

Virtual Info Sessions

During these times of social distancing JEVS Career Solutions for 55+ is inviting you to attend a virtual orientation for enrollment. Topics of discussion are:

Finding a Job During a Pandemic
Job Readiness
The Importance of Networking

You will also learn about our FREE Services such as:

Access to CareerLink’s Websites
Referrals to employment opportunities
Personalized job search assistance
Access to webinars on: understanding transferable skills, computer and Internet use, résumé and interview preparation, and social networking

RSVP for an upcoming session: June 5 | June 12 | June 19

Program Services

Career counseling and placement assistance
Access to workshops on: understanding transferable skills, computer and internet use, and résumé and interview preparation
Referrals to training programs, social services, and job fairs
Access to computer labs and on-line job leads

Eligibility

Philadelphia residents age 55 or older

Enrollment

Weekly info sessions, contact for appointment

Cost

No cost

Location

PA CareerLink at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Hours

Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Contact

TEL: 267.647.7137
EMAIL: cs55@jevs.org

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Meet Yolanda Burnett, Program Coordinator

Yolanda Burnett is a human service professional who has 15+ years of experience working with adults and families in their efforts towards self-sufficiency. Yolanda understands the importance of setting goals and having a job search action plan. She also specializes in conflict resolution and she has mastered the ability to identify employable skills and qualifications.

As the program coordinator for Career Solutions, she provides mature Philadelphian workers 55 years of age or older with professional job readiness workshops, one-on-one job coaching and advocacy. Her clients include retired seniors returning to the workforce; seniors seeking full-time and/or part-time employment; and seniors interested in re-inventing their work life. Yolanda’s previous work experience was as a Workforce Development Project Officer, Earn Case Manager and Program Instructor.

Success Story

After winning her battle with cancer, Linda W. decided to come out of retirement and find work. But first, she had to update her skill set. Read Linda’s story >