Adult Learning & Workforce Development
The Adult Learning and Workforce Development program provides GED preparation courses, adult computer classes, career trainings, life skills workshops, college access counseling, and other resources to help local residents improve their lives, gain employment, and access higher education. Students meet one-on-one with staff to set up goals and select classes.
Located at the Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 N. Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121.
For more information or to be placed on the mailing list, please contact:
Kendra Johnson, Program Manager - 215-235-2900 x6117
Patricia Kopicki, Training & Support Coordinator - 215-235-2900 x6116
Services include:
- GED preparation courses
- Classes offered quarterly
- GED and Pre-GED levels
- Workforce Development
- Connect to Work customer service training
- Job Readiness workshop series
- Resume and Job Search workshops
- Introductory Computer Classes
- Annual Career Fair
- Life Skills
- Goal planning & Study Skills
- Financial Literacy workshops
- College Access workshops
- Benefit Bank/Tax services
- Agency Referrals
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.