Job Training/Placement Programs for Ex-Offenders
Pennsylvania Prison Society
245 N. Broad St., Suite 300
Philadelphia , PA 19107 215-564-4775
http//:www.prisonsociety.org
Re-Entry Services:
Re-Entry Services Project: Ex-offenders take part in life skills and job readiness workshops
that include interviewing skills, resume writing, and job search strategies. (x121)
Job preparation, including resume writing, job search skills, and interviewing techniques for
people transitioning from welfare to work who have a criminal record.(x108)
Resources for Human Development
4700 Wissahickon Avenue Suite 126, Philadelphia PA 19144 215-951-0300
Services Provided: RHD HR dept has a listing of all job openings and are exempt from OAPSA
restrictions and thus able to employ ex-offenders.
Opportunities Industrialization Center
1231 N. Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia PA 19122, 215-236-7700 intake 215-236-8970 f
OIC Futures Services Provided: A state licensed social/vocational rehabilitation program that
provides training in building maintenance, building services and clerical services to individuals
who have mental health disorders and are receiving outpatient services in a local community
health center.
IMPACT Services
1952 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19134 215-739-1600
Helping Offenders Work
Services Provided: Participants must be referred through FIR to receive job placement
assistance, job readiness training, life skills training, GED program and paid transitional work
experience.
Contact: John Leftwich, 215-739-1600 ext. 126
ITWorks c/o Tech Impact
Free, 16-week immersive IT training program for 18-25 year olds. Graduates are placed in full-
time employment. Participants practice their new skills by performing 5-week internships.
417 N. 8th Street Suite 203 Philadelphia, PA. 19123
215-557-1559
Fathers At Work
Services Provided: Targeting non-custodial fathers age 18-30 who were previously incarcerated.
Provides job placement and training services and child support services.
Contact: Ray Jones 215-739-1600 x143
Ready Willing and Able
1211 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
http://www.rwaphilly.org
Services Provided: Residential job training program for homeless individuals most of whom
have histories of incarceration and substance abuse. Physical and mental health services also
provided. Contact:Jeffrey Stubbs, 215-732-3781
JEVS Jewish Employment and Vocational Services
8301 State Road, Philadelphia PA 19136
Services Provided: hands-on vocational training and assessment, resume building and interview
preparation services during incarceration.
Contact: John Lieb, 215-685-7114
E-mail: John.[email protected]
Northwest Human Services
5429 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia PA 19141, 215-843-6200
Services Provided: in conjunction with the Office of Mental Health and the Office of Vocational
Rehabilitation this center runs an industry-integrated program providing training with companies
for a few hours per week with clients working more hours as they progress. Job placement
counselors help them find and retain employment.
Community Women’s Education Project (CWEP)
2801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134, 215-426-2200
http://www.cwep.org
Email: [email protected]
Services Provided: CWEP provides secondary and post-secondary education, educational
support systems, and connections to the workplace for low income women and their families in
their community. CWEP also provides quality early learning education for infants and young
children.
People for People Inc.
800 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19130, 215-235-2340
http://www.peopleforpeople.org
Services Provided: job training and retention services, job placement, support services, child
care and after-school programming, resource and information center.
Contact: Ray Ellis
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc
216 W. Somerset Street, Philadelphia PA 19133, 215-763-8870
http://www.congreso.net
Services Provided: Job placement, vocational counseling, job readiness orientation, and youth
employment counseling, training and continuing education classes. One-stop shopping site for all
needs, health, housing assistance, counseling, substance abuse and domestic violence counseling.
All services offered in both Spanish and English. Services predominately North Philadelphia
