Adult Learning & Workforce Development

Our Adult Learning and Workforce Development program enables community residents, low-income, and formerly homeless people to establish a more secure foundation. The goal for all participants in this program is to promote independence, self-sufficiency and a better quality of life in today's demanding and technical world. The Adult Learning and Workforce Development Program offers a spectrum of training and education programs, job placement assistance, and support services.

Most programs are held at the Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs, at 1936 N. Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121.

For more information, please call 215-235-2900.

Programs include:

  • Career Tracks
  • Computer Classes and Bootcamps
  • Career Prep Workshops
  • Workforce Development Seminar Series
  • GED & Adult Learning Classes (Free)
  • College Access: FREE Individual advising for college or technical school, including financial aid and scholarship assistance
  • Financial Education Workshops
  • Lifelong Learning Programs
  • Benefit Bank
  • One-on-One Tutoring: Free tutoring in Reading, Writing, Math, Job Search Assistance, Resume Writing, Computers
  • Computer-Based Training & Tutorials
  • Open Computer Lab
  • Resource Library
  • Technology Labs
View our Fall 2007 Schedule [PDF, 437K]
View Instructor Biographies [PDF, 57K]

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.

CAREER TRACKS
By completing a series of required and elective courses, workshops, lab time, certification exams, and an independent project, students can earn a Professional Development Certificate, and become eligible for job placement assistance. Career Tracks include:

  • Administrative Support Specialist
  • Database Administrator
  • Help Desk Professional
  • PC Technician
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer
For more information, please call 215-235-2900, Extension 6116.

COMPUTER CLASSES/BOOTCAMPS

Computer Classes:

Computer Bootcamps:
  • Introduction to Computers Boot Camp (Free) includes Introduction to PCs, Windows XP, Internet, and Typing
  • Introduction to Microsoft Office Boot Camp ($50) includes Introduction to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Introduction to Web Design Boot Camp ($50) includes Introduction to HTML, PhotoShop, and Dreamweaver
  • Intermediate Web Design Boot Camp ($50) includes Intermediate HTML, PhotoShop, and Dreamweaver
 For more information, contact Jennifer Doyle at 215-235-2900.

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