Qualified people.
Quality jobs.
We’re an accelerator for the exceptional. We champion economic mobility by connecting great talent with great jobs.
Qualified people.
Quality jobs.
We’re an accelerator for the exceptional. We champion economic mobility by connecting great talent with great jobs.
Qualified people. Quality jobs.
We’re an accelerator for the exceptional. We champion economic mobility by connecting great talent with great jobs.
Results and Impact
At The Skills Initiative, we make decisions backed by data and fueled by the ethos that every opportunity to do something is an opportunity to do it better. This commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in improved outcomes for all stakeholders–community members, employer partners, and job seekers.
Signature Professional Development Program FY24
305
Philadelphians served in FY25
93%
Successful participants connected to employment
$22.71
Average hourly starting wage post-program
$6.16
Average wage increase post-program
16.6
Signature Professional Development Program
All Time
1,549
Graduates since 2011
89.9%
Placement rate
14%
Average wage increase post-program
83%
Participants retaining employment for 12+ months
$142M
Total wages earned by participants since 2011
