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 career that is meaningful to you. 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 WPSI Program
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 program will specifically prepare you for the employer partner, maximizing your chances of success. WPSI’s coaching reinforces your existing transferrable job skills and teaches 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.
Interview for Target Job
Start Your New Job!
Current Programs
There are no programs at this time. Sign up for our email list below to hear about future opportunities!
Who should apply?
Patient Services Representatives can be stationed in Emergency Department, Admissions, or Outpatient settings and are responsible for greeting patients and families, collecting & entering demographic and insurance information, collecting payments associated with services rendered, and other duties as needed. We’re seeking patient-focused, computer-savvy individuals with customer service experience. Commitment to the full training schedule (below) is a must:
- Facilitated group conversations Monday – Friday 2/28 – 3/18, 9am – 12pm
- Additional one on one and small group virtual meetings several times a week between 1pm – 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.
Learn more:
- Thursday, January 27th at 3pm • Click here to register
- Tuesday, February 8th at 11am • Click here to register
What is WPSI?
The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) designs and runs programs which connect you to the tools and supports needed to build to build a career that is meaningful to you.
Are you eligible?
All applicants must:
- Be a resident of Philadelphia
- Commit to the full training schedule
- Hold a high school diploma or GED
- Be unemployed
- Have complete schedule flexibility
- Be tobacco-free
- Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination by March 11th, 2022
In this program, we offer:
- Cutting-edge job connection strategies resulting in 95% of graduates finding employment.
- A $150 weekly stipend while enrolled in the program.
The opportunity to interview for open, full-time Patient Services Representative positions at CHOP starting at $18.95/hr.
Deadline is Friday, February 11, 2022 at 5pm.
Upcoming Programs
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