Programs
Workforce Development
The key to helping young people turn career exploration into real opportunity.
Workforce-based learning helps students explore career paths, gain industry exposure, and build the skills they need for long-term success.
Students Receive
Through career panels, site visits, and hands-on workshops, PAI connects students with industry professionals to build early exposure and confidence.
Students explore real career pathways, craft standout resumes, and establish SMART goals, practice interviews, and earn credentials through pre-apprenticeships in early childhood education, construction trades, and technology. Whether it’s building a website in Philly Tech Gateway or gaining hours toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification, students walk away with the tools and the network needed to launch strong futures.
Workforce Development Schools
We proudly serve students where they are. Here’s a look at the schools across Philadelphia where our work comes to life.
Looking back, Philadelphia Academies played a significant role in the importance of networking and real-world experiences. It was through these trips that I began to realize the many possibilities available to me beyond high school.”
—SYKEEM BROGDON
PAY IT FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
I just wanna make a difference in my community,” he says. “I wanna work with my hands. I want to work with my friends. And I just wanna make a difference in my life. Make a difference for other people.”
—ERIC MELTON
PACT STUDENT AT MASTBAUM H.S.
The Construction Trades partnership with PAI helps us build the skills of young people so that we may build the literal future together.”
—DAVID LON
PRINCIPAL, MASTBAUM HIGH SCHOOL
Additional Questions?
Contact us and we’ll guide you in the right direction.
Crystal Lanier
Director, Workforce Development
