Job Seekers
Overview
The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) designs and runs programs which connect you to the tools and supports needed to build a meaningful career. Upon completing one of WPSI’s training programs, participants have an opportunity to interview for a job with our employer partners. Although WPSI does not guarantee job placements, 95% of our participants secure a position upon graduation.
To join WPSI’s career development program, you must be unemployed, live in Philadelphia and have a high school diploma or GED. Certain programs require that you be a resident of West Philadelphia, or have additional education, work, or residential requirements. Please read each program description carefully!
Application Process
Complete Online Application
Please note that because requirements differ for each program, applicants need to complete a separate application for every open WPSI program. Each program is targeted toward one job with a specific employer.
In-Person or Virtual Interview
Qualified applicants are invited to interview with a WPSI team member.
All applicants are notified if they are accepted to the WPSI program.
Complete Online Application
Please note that because requirements differ for each program, applicants need to complete a separate application for every open WPSI program. Each program is targeted toward one job with a specific employer.
Interview for Target Job
Start Your New Job!
Application Process
Complete Online Application
Please note that because requirements differ for each program, applicants need to complete a separate application for every open WPSI program. Each program is targeted toward one job with a specific employer.
In-Person or Virtual Interview
Qualified applicants are invited to interview with a WPSI team member.
All applicants are notified if they are accepted to the WPSI program.
Complete WPSI Training Program
If you are accepted into a program, you will work on your application for the target job during your training. Each program is tailored to prepare you for success in any future role, but WPSI’s training will specifically prepare you for the employer partner, maximizing your chances of success. WPSI’s programs reinforce your current foundational job skills and teach new ways to apply them to help reach your career goals. You will interview for the job during the program. 95% of our graduates have received a job offer after graduating from our program.
Complete Online Application
Please note that because requirements differ for each program, applicants need to complete a separate application for every open WPSI program. Each program is targeted toward one job with a specific employer.
Interview for Target Job
Start Your New Job!
Current Programs
Who should apply?
Compassionate, patient-focused, and computer-proficient individuals with experience in customer service. Experience working in a call center is a plus. Commitment to the full training schedule (below) is required:
- Facilitated group conversations via Zoom, Mon – Fri, 9am – 12pm, 7/12 – 7/26
- Additional one-on-one and small group virtual meetings several times a week between 12pm – 3pm
- Approximately 2 hours of daily reading and reflection exercises
This program is online, so consistent access to a laptop or desktop computer, broadband internet, a webcam, and a word processing program like Microsoft Word, Google Documents, or similar are essential to training completion.
In this program, we offer:
- Cutting-edge job connection strategies resulting in 97% of graduates finding employment.
- A $150 weekly stipend while in training at WPSI.
- The opportunity to interview for open, full-time Patient Services Associate positions at a Penn Medicine call center starting at $15.99/hr.
Are you eligible?
All applicants must:
- Live in Philadelphia
- Commit to the full training schedule
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Be unemployed
- Be tobacco-free
- Candidates for WPSI’s Patient Services Associate Program must provide proof of having received the COVID-19 vaccine by July 1st, 2021 to be considered; employment at Penn Medicine requires an annual influenza (flu) shot and other vaccines.
Apply today! Deadline is Friday, June 25th at 5pm.
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