PowerCorpsPHL, Workforce Development Program

Posted by Power Corps PHL on June 3, 2019
We’re happy to announce:
  • New career pathway tracks: available in Green Infrastructure, Electrical, or Urban Forestry
  • Increased living allowance: now $670 bi-weekly, before taxes (an $190 increase from previous cohort!)
Attend a workshop to learn more before applying:
  • What is Environmental Stewardship?
  • Connecting to Career Related Education.
  • Connecting to Career Pathways.
  • Moving Beyond a Criminal Background.

PowerCorpsPHL is a City of Philadelphia AmeriCorps initiative program operated by EducationWorks. It is a 4-18 month long workforce development program that tackles pressing environmental challenges, partnering with Philadelphia Parks & Rec and the Philadelphia Water Department.

Members start in the foundation phase (4 months) serving on crews and enhancing their work readiness skills. Crews operate 8am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday and the occasional weekend. Following the foundations phase members apply into career pathway tracks that range from 6-18 months.

Cohort 13 starts September 1st. Learn More or Apply Here


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