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| These resources are provided
for informational purposes only. PWDC does not endorse,
nor can it guarantee the accuracy of, any of the
listed resources. |
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Corporate
Solutions – Community College of Philadelphia
Continuously changing industries and technology
create the demand for new and customized training
initiatives, certification or recertification. Corporate
Solutions will prepare your business to stay competitive
in your industry, increase workforce productivity,
retain employees and improve your bottom line. The
College has provided customized training programs
to Philadelphia employers for more than 30 years.
Corporate Solutions offers workforce development
classes for the employer and employee, customized
training, noncredit online classes and certification
testing for various industry positions. Corporate
Solutions has also administered millions of dollars
to local companies through WEDnetPA, a Commonwealth
initiative that provides businesses with workforce
training grants. |
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Greater
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
As an advocate for businesses throughout the region,
the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce is
dedicated to supporting and encouraging the continued
growth of each of its nearly 6,000 member companies,
and the business community at large. Our main
objectives are to influence business-friendly
legislation in government, participate in initiatives
to improve education and the community, present
professional enrichment programs, and to provide
our members with cost-efficient ways to run their
businesses. |
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Latino
Employment Opportunities Network
The Latino Employment Opportunities Network (LEÓN)
is a volunteer organization of professionals representing
government, universities, businesses, community
organizations and other agencies whose mission
is to disseminate information, initiate research,
and advocate on behalf of the training and employment
needs of the Philadelphia Latino community. |
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Mayor's Office for the Re-entry of Ex-Offenders
The mission of the Mayor's Office for the Re-entry of Ex-Offenders is to provide an administrative and operational system inclusive of industry Best Practices through which effective and efficient reintegration services are delivered resulting in the successful transition of individuals from Federal, State and local jails back into local Philadelphia communities, effectively reducing the rate of recidivism. The website has been designed to provide ex-offenders and their families with information regarding agencies, programs, services, employment opportunities and social events that will ultimately assist in the reintegration process. |
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Philadelphia
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
is dedicated to achieving its mission of developing,
promoting and advocating for Hispanic business in
the Greater Philadelphia area as well as encouraging
the advancement and economic growth of the Hispanic
community. |
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Philadelphia
Workforce Investment Board
The Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board is a
private-sector led body that plans, governs, oversees,
evaluates, and negotiates on behalf of the workforce
development system. |
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The
Reinvestment Fund
The Reinvestment Fund, Inc., builds wealth and opportunity
for low-wealth communities and low- and moderate-income
individuals through the promotion of socially and
environmentally responsible development. |
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United
Way Community Impact Training Institute
The Institute was developed as a way to offer excellent
training opportunities to area professionals who
work in fields that relate to our Community Impact
Plan. The training focuses on enhancing the quality
of programs and strengthening the services provided
by health and human service agencies and organizations. |