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Overview
![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | On the job with Drexel Medicine](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WSPI-West-Philadelphia-Skills-Initiative-Employment-On-The-Job-Drexel.jpg)
What WPSI Employer Partners Say
- Joanne McCool, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Jacob Aufschauer, Senior Director of Human Resources, SEPTA
- Elizabeth Hansen, Executive Director of Finance and Administration, University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Facilities & Real Estate
- Jim Carter, Account Manager, Allied Universal
Services
![West Philadelphia Skills Initiative Classroom](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WSPI-West-Philadelphia-Skills-Initiative-Employment-Classroom-cohort-discussion-laughing-circle.png)
![West Philadelphia Skills Allied Universal Security Desk On The Job](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WSPI-West-Philadelphia-Skills-Initiative-Employment-Allied-Universal-Security-Desk-On-The-Job-circle.png)
![West Philadelphia Skills Initiative Classroom](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WSPI-West-Philadelphia-Skills-Initiative-Employment-Classroom-cohort-discussion-circle.png)
![West Philadelphia Skills Initiative Nurse On The Job](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WSPI-West-Philadelphia-Skills-Initiative-Employment-Nurse-Hospital-On-The-Job-circle.png)
Customized Pipeline Training Programs for New Staff
Signature Model Elements
WPSI’s team often spends months interviewing and observing employees in the target position to understand what skills are necessary to succeed in the job.
WPSI uses the information gained during the employer engagement phase to create a recruitment and interview process for the program that identifies qualified candidates for the target job.
WPSI staff maintain open communication with employers, participants and program alumni in order to continually improve programming and ensure positive outcomes for both our participants and employer partners.
WPSI guides participants through the process of preparing for the application and interview with the target employer.
WPSI staff continue to support participants during the onboarding process, reducing the attrition that can happen due to failure to complete background checks, assessments and other onboarding requirements. WPSI’s Alumni Engagement Program provides lifetime support for all program alumni.
Recruitment and Retention Consulting
WPSI has over a decade of experience recruiting, placing, and coaching entry-level staff. Through quantitative and qualitative data analysis, we can identify the main drivers of employee attrition and recommend solutions to improve retention and reduce costs.
Manager and Incumbent Worker Training
WPSI’s unique high-quality content brings value to anyone who sits in our classrooms, regardless of their title and salary. We also recognize that our participants are more successful when their managers and peers are successful, so our team creates customized training content for incumbent workers. Workshops such as social identity, mindfulness, managing up, and growth mindset can be delivered as stand-alone sessions or as part of a larger talent strategy.
Accelerated Job Connections Model
Contact Us
WPSI works with employers throughout Philadelphia and accepts employer partners on a rolling basis. If you are interested in exploring a partnership with WPSI, please contact Lauren Bishop at lbishop@universitycity.org for more information about how WPSI’s customizable services can benefit your organization.
Employer Partners
![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | Allied Universal logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Allied-Universal-logo-v2-web-1.png)
![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | AMR logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AMR-logo-web-1.png)
![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | Benefits Data Trust logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Benefits-Data-Trust-web.png)
![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | CHOP logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CHOP-logo-web-1.png)
![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | CVS Pharmacy logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cvs-pharmacy-logo-web.png)
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![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | Drexel University logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Drexel-logo-web-1.png)
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![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | Green City Works logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Green-City-Works-logo-web-1.png)
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![](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jefferson-Health-logo.png)
![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | Keystone Quality Transport logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Keystone-Quality-Transport-logo-web-1.png)
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![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | University of Pennsylvania logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Penn-logo-web-1.png)
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![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | Philly Fire Department logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Philadelphia-Fire-Department-logo-web-1.png)
![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | Philadelphia Works logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Philadelphia-Works-web-1.png)
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![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | PIDC logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PIDC-logo-web-1.png)
![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | Rebuild Philadelphia](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Rebuild-Philadelphia-logo-web-1.png)
![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | SEPTA](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SEPTA-logo-web-1.png)
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![The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) | Temple University logo](https://philadelphiaskills.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Temple-University-logo-web-1.png)
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