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Industry Academies

Designed in collaboration with employers and industry partners, PCPHL Industry Academies are advanced training tracks that combine on-the-job and classroom-training that aim to transition graduates to career-track employment. Ideal applicants are graduates of the PCPHL foundations program and external applicants who have 6 months to 1 year of prior industry experience, or who have equivalent workforce development, trade, or vocational training.

Industry Academies

Designed in collaboration with employers and industry partners, PCPHL Industry Academies are advanced training tracks that combine on-the-job and classroom-training that aim to transition graduates to career-track employment. Ideal applicants are graduates of the PCPHL foundations program and external applicants who have 6 months to 1 year of prior industry experience, or who have equivalent workforce development, trade, or vocational training.

Skilled Trades (Home Repair) Academy

 The City of Philadelphia and PowerCorpsPHL have launched the Home Repair Academy. This six-month paid training program is designed to prepare Philadelphians for careers in residential construction and the skilled trades, including: classroom and hands-on training in general construction, HVAC, weatherization, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and carpentry, industry-recognized credentials (OSHA 30 and NCCER Core), and paid internships with a local residential contractor.
READY TO APPLY? HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

1

Submit Application

2

Attend Information Session

3

Complete Aptitude Test

4

Attend Interview

5

Complete Background Check

Water and Land Mangement Academy

The Water & Land Management Academy is designed to prepare participants for success in landcare maintenance, landscaping, stormwater management, and related industries. Training includes construction site safety, landcare, stormwater infrastructure, invasive plant removal, planting, equipment operation, and site maintenance.
READY TO APPLY? HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

1

Submit Application

2

Complete Interview

3

Complete assessment on math, reading, and logical reasoning

4

Attend intake session to complete clearances/ paperwork and submit vital documents

5

Successfully Complete Orientation

Landcare Apprenticeship

The Landscape Apprenticeship is designed to prepare participants for success in landcare, urban forestry, and stormwater infrastructure. Training at the Scattergood Nature Preserve includes trail and waterway maintenance, arboriculture, ecological restoration, native landscape care, equipment operation, and ecological infrastructure maintenance. Graduates are prepared for career-track opportunities in urban forestry, stormwater infrastructure, land management, and related industries.
READY TO APPLY? HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

1

Submit Application

2

Attend Information Session

3

Complete Aptitude Test

4

Attend Interview

5

Complete Background Check

Youth Development

The Youth Development Academy is designed to prepare participants for success in human service careers. Graduates are prepared for entry-level career-track opportunities in the non-profit sector.
READY TO APPLY? HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

1

Submit Application and Resume

2

Complete Interview

3

Attend intake session to complete clearances/ paperwork and submit vital documents

4

Successfully Complete Orientation

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