JEVS Project WoW (World of Work) is a FREE program that offers 22-weeks of skills training, High School Diploma Completion support, and job placement assistance for young adults in Philadelphia.
The program, available to eligible individuals who want to earn a High School Diploma, provides hands-on training in building trades or as a Certified Production Technician. Our employment specialists help graduates find jobs and start new careers.
They also provide support for identifying paid internships, leadership training, and potential scholarship funds.
Program Details
- Hands-on, basic training in one of two program options
- Property Maintenance and Repair (such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical) for individuals aged 17-24 or
- Certified Production Technician for individuals aged 18-24
- Trainings will be held on site
- Job search assistance with help from a job coach
- Monthly transportation allowance
- Potential scholarship funding (for OTC, CCP, etc.)
- Paid OSHA certifications
- Transpass support during follow up year
- Trips to visit employers, colleges
Already have a high school diploma? Check out the IT-Apprenticeship program.
Eligibility
- Philadelphia resident
- Do not have a high school diploma a
- Must be age 18 – 24
- Meet income eligibility requirements
Cost
- No cost to eligible participants.
- The Project WoW PMR program is supported by the Department of Labor. A total of $9,167, or two percent of Project WoW PMR will be financed with federal funds, and $375,540, or 98 percent will be funded by other sources.
- The Project WoW CPT lead support provided by the William Penn Foundation.
Location
2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Contact
TEL: 215-728-4444
EMAIL: [email protected]
Support for High School Diploma completion