Building a Better Workforce in Southeastern PA
Good Opportunities.
Good Training. Good Jobs.
Good Opportunities.
Good Training.
Good Jobs.
Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties
Good Jobs Challenge Overview
With a focus on diversity and equity, our mission is to train and connect individuals across underserved populations and communities with quality employment opportunities.
The focus of this opportunity is to concentrate on the underserved populations of Southeastern PA within the following counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.
Our region is focused on workforce development in the following sectors:
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomists, and more.
Clinical Research Coordinator, Laboratory Technician, Quality Control Inspectors, and more.
Highway Maintenance Worker, Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Operating Engineer, Welder, and more.
Electrician, Energy Auditor, HVAC Mechanic and Installer, Insulation Worker, and more.
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The Opportunities at a Glance
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| Where are the jobs located? | The following counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Philadelphia |
| What type of jobs are available? | Quality jobs in the Energy, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Infrastructure sectors ranging from Laboratory Technicians and Certified Nursing Assistants to Welders and HVAC installers. |
| What are the benefits? |
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| What is the training process? | View available training sessions |
| How to apply for the program? | It’s easy to get started |
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| Eligibility | Companies located in Southeastern PA in the Healthcare/Life Sciences, Infrastructure and Energy Sectors. |
| Where are the jobs located? | The following counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Philadelphia |
| What type of jobs are available? | Quality jobs in the Energy, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Infrastructure sectors ranging from Laboratory Technicians and Certified Nursing Assistants to Welders and HVAC installers. |
| Who are the backbone organizations? | The Skills Initiative (TSI), Philadelphia Labor Management (PALM), and Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) |
| What are the benefits? |
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| How to apply for the program? | It’s easy to get started |
| Job Seeker | Employer | |
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| Eligibility |
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Companies located in Southeastern PA in the Healthcare/Life Sciences, Infrastructure, and Energy sectors. |
| Where are the jobs located? | The following counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. | The following counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. |
| What type of jobs are available? | Quality jobs in the Energy, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Infrastructure sectors ranging from Laboratory Technicians and Certified Nursing Assistants to Welders and HVAC installers. | Jobs in Energy, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Infrastructure sectors for a range of positions. |
| What are the benefits? |
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| What is the training process? | View available training sessions | On-the-job training is available. |
| How to apply for the program? | It’s easy to get started | It’s easy to get started |
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Good Jobs Challenge Press Event
Senator Bob Casey
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GRIT Cohort 4 Graduation
Hugo, ECA Instructor
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Ashlee, Manager of workforce Partnerships
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Job Seekers
The path to a good paying job and new career starts here. All applicants will first receive professional training and industry-valued credentials to prepare for their opportunity. After training is complete, they will be connected with a new job opportunity and a promising future.
Employers
Get access to employees eager to help your company grow. Fill pivotal roles with trained and credentialed candidates. Become a participating company and reap the benefits afforded by the Good Jobs Southeastern PA opportunity.
Partners
Community partners play a vital role in determining the overall success of this workforce development initiative. County officials, faith-based organizations and other stakeholders work together to build awareness and make trusted connections to provide employment opportunities to residents in Southeastern PA.
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This site was prepared by Philadelphia Works, Inc. using Federal funds under award ED22HDQ3070127 from Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
