Project HOME – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Fri, 08 May 2026 20:03:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Project Home Workshop: Goal Setting and Vision Boarding – Enroll by Jun 8 https://phennd.org/update/project-home-workshop-goal-setting-and-vision-boarding-enroll-by-jun-8/ Fri, 08 May 2026 20:03:35 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=87964 This workshop is 100% free. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Dates and Times:

  • Monday, June 15 and Wednesday, June 17 (two days)
  • 1:00 pm –4:00 pm (three hours a day)

Location: Project HOME, Adult Education and Employment, Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 (near 23rd & Berks)

Enrollment closes Monday, June 8.

Register here or text CLASS to (484) 229-3482 for a link.

]]> Public Speaking Workshop, Project HOME – Enroll by May 29 https://phennd.org/update/public-speaking-workshop-project-home-enroll-by-may-29/ Fri, 01 May 2026 20:28:45 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=87922 This workshop is 100% free. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Dates and Time:

  • Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10 (two days)
  • 1:00 pm—3:00 pm (two hours a day)

Location: Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 N Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 (near 23rd and Berks)

Enrollment closes Friday, May 29.

Enroll here or text CLASS to (484) 229-3482 for a link.

]]> Project HOME: ServSafe Manager Class – Apply by May 8 https://phennd.org/update/project-home-servsafe-manager-class-apply-by-may-8/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:49:45 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=87921 The ServSafe Manager May 2026 class is 100% free. Adults of all ages are welcome.

ServSafe Food Handler certification required

Dates and Times:

  • May 26—June 25 (five weeks)
  • Tuesday and Thursday (two days a week)
  • 12:30 pm—3:30 pm (three hours a day)

Achieve the ServSafe Manager certification.

Location: Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 N Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 (near 23rd and Berks)

Apply by Friday, May 8 or text CLASS to (484) 229-3482 for a link.

]]> Vice President of Government & Institutional Giving, Project HOME https://phennd.org/update/vice-president-of-government-institutional-giving-project-home/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:33:57 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=87366 Project HOME is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Vice President of Government and Institutional Giving who is responsible for procuring, managing, and reporting on a portfolio of foundation and government grants toward a goal of $5M annually. The position’s core focus is to identify and expand government support for Project HOME’s services. This role builds organizational capacity by identifying and cultivating both capital and operating grants and provides leadership within the development department.

If you are a seasoned fundraising and government relations leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, impact, and execution and you are motivated by work that advances social justice, this role offers the platform, resources, and mission alignment to do your most meaningful work.

  • Location: 1515 Fairmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (Christopher J. Seward Residence)
  • Hybrid: Eligible for 1 remote days after 90 days of employment, based on business needs
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm with some evenings and weekends for donor events (about twice a month).
  • Local Travel: Traveling to different donors – occasionally outside of town – no more than 6 or 7 miles.
  • Salary: $140,225 annually

Learn more and apply here.

]]> Employment Specialist, Project HOME https://phennd.org/update/employment-specialist-project-home-2/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:14:06 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=87313 The Employment Specialist helps residents and community members find employment and connect to living wage careers. The Specialist addresses barriers to employment by seeking to improve participants’ skills, increasing access to jobs with increasing earnings potential and ensuring people remain in jobs once employed. The Employment Specialist identifies opportunities and matches qualified participants with jobs. The Specialist cultivates and maintains relationships with employers and provides on-going retention services to both the employer and the participant.

Location: 1936 N. Judson St., Philadelphia, PA 19121
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm.
Pay Range: $24.40–$25.26 per hour, based on education and experience

Learn more and apply.

]]> Certified Recovery Specialist Training, Project HOME – Apply by Feb 11 https://phennd.org/update/certified-recovery-specialist-training-project-home-apply-by-feb-11/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:20:55 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=87308 This program is 100% free, including testing and includes the support of an Employment Specialist.

Requirements:

  • Proof of completing high school or equivalent.
  • More than 18 months in a continuous manner of personal, lived recovery experience.

Dates and Times:

  • March 2–April 10 (six weeks)
  • Monday–Friday (five days a week)
  • First half: 9:00 am–1:00 pm (four hours a day)
  • Second half: 9:00 am–3:00 pm (six hours a day)

Certification exam: TBD

Location: Project HOME, Adult Education and Employment, Honickman Learning Center, Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 N Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 (near 23rd and Berks)

Apply by Wednesday, February 11.

Informational flyer.

]]> Customer Service February 2026, Project HOME – Apply by Feb 5 https://phennd.org/update/customer-service-february-project-home-apply-by-feb-5/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:02:11 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=87263 Customer Service February 2026 from Project HOME, Adult Learning and Workforce Program:

  • 100% free, including certification testing
  • HDI Customer Service Representative certification
  • Includes job seeker support from a Sr. Employment Specialist

Dates and Times: February 16 –April 10 (eight weeks); Monday–Friday (five days a week); 1:00 pm–4:00 pm (three hours a day)

Location: Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 N Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA  19121(near 23rd and Berks)

Apply by Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Learn more.

]]> Public Speaking Workshop, Project HOME – Feb 3&4 (Enroll by Jan 26) https://phennd.org/update/public-speaking-workshop-project-home-feb-34-enroll-by-jan-26/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:48:34 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=87243 This workshop is 100% free. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Dates and Time: Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4 (two days); 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (two hours a day)

Project HOME | Adult Education and Employment
Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs
1936 Judson St 19121 (near 23rd & Berks)

Enrollment closes Monday, January 26. Enroll here.

Sign up for email updates (make sure to check the “Adult Education” box).

]]> College and Trade Fair 2025 – Oct 14 https://phennd.org/update/college-and-trade-fair-2025-oct-14/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:09:04 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=86709 Please join us for the 2025 College and Trade Fair on Tuesday, October 14, from 3:00–6:00 PM, at the Honickman Learning Center (1936 N Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121). It is free and open to learners of all ages!

Discover more about campus life, trade school programs, and new ways to expand your future:

  • College and Trade School representatives to answer your questions
  • Career Exploration
  • Future employers

Questions? Contact Sabrina at sabrinaalvarado@projecthome.org or text/call 484-229-3602.

Register.

Informational flyer.

]]> Annual Back to School BBQ & Backpack Drive – Aug 15 https://phennd.org/update/annual-back-to-school-bbq-backpack-drive-aug-15/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:11:27 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=86272 You’re invited to our Annual Back to School BBQ & Backpack Drive on Friday, August 15, 2025! We’re excited to kick off the new school year with a day full of fun, food, and community support.

Highlights include:

Free backpacks and school supplies for students
Delicious food and BBQ
Games and activities for all ages
Water slide to beat the heat
️ The Eagle’s Eye Mobile offering FREE eye exams

We encourage you to register here to help us prepare for your family’s visit!
Event Details:
Friday, August 15, 2025
3:00pm-6:00pm
1936 Judson Street, Philadelphia PA 19121 (in between 23rd & 24th and Norris St)

]]> High School Program 9-12 Teen Program Manager, Project HOME https://phennd.org/update/high-school-program-9-12-teen-program-manager-project-home/ Wed, 21 May 2025 21:02:16 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=85933 The Teen Program Manager oversees the continued development, implementation, and evaluation of programs geared towards raising the academic, technology, college and trade school-readiness and employment skills of neighborhood youth (grades 9 – 12). Manager oversees programs in STEAM and Digital Arts, Academic Enrichment, College Access, and Employment Preparation. The Teen Program Manager is responsible for the implementation of technology-based classroom learning and assessment. The Manager is responsible for the recruitment, management, and training of Teen program full-time and part-time staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Work with team to research, develop, and implement a project-based learning curriculum that supports students’ post-secondary goals, enhances social emotional development, and increases technology competencies.
  • Ensure that the daily and yearly program schedule meets grant requirements and supports youth retention.
  • Develop and strengthen relationships, communication, and engagement with partner schools, colleges, parents, students, and other key stakeholders.
  • Implement an effective outreach strategy to raise the visibility and growth of the Teen program.
  • Ensure that program data is being accurately collected, tracked, and documented in internal and external database systems (examples of database systems include ETO and CitySpan).
  •  Assess program and evaluate data to refine program offerings.
  • Submit internal and external reporting documentation on time and accurately.
  • Develop program operating budget, manage program expenses, fulfill budget manager reporting responsibilities.
  • Supervise and support the professional development of program staff including Administrator, Coordinator, Coach, instructors, and volunteers.
  • Completes professional development as determined by grant funders, internal requirements, and Director assignments.

Starting Salary Range: $59,994/Yr- $62,039/Yr

Learn more and apply here.

]]> High School Program Coordinator, Project HOME https://phennd.org/update/high-school-program-coordinator-project-home-2/ Wed, 21 May 2025 20:55:01 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=85932 Job Summary:  

The High School Program and Internship Coordinator reports to the Teen and College Access Program Manager and ensures the likelihood of post-secondary success for students enrolled in the Project HOME Teen and College Access Program. To ensure success, the Coordinator leads weekly seminars; hosts Parent Engagement Nights; plans and facilitates college and trade school tours; organizes and oversees summer internships for students; provides support with academics and standardized test preparation; and plans and hosts an annual College and Trade Fair that is open to our students and all community members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Leads weekly seminars for students in 10th, 11th and 12th grade that help students identify and obtain post-secondary goals, including college and trade programs.
  • Hosts Parent Engagement Nights multiple times a year to provide parents/guardians and community members with essential information about post-secondary pathways.
  • Organizes and oversees school year and summer internships for students. Places students at sites across Project HOME and partner organizations, communicates regularly with partners to ensure student success, and runs weekly professional development workshops.
  • Provides support with academics and standardized test preparation.
  • Plans and hosts annual College and Trade Fair that is open to our students and community members.
  • Accurately tracks and reports program data to Teen and College Access Program Manager.
  • Completes professional development as determined by grant funders, internal requirements, and Manager assignments.

Starting Rate: $49,518/Yr

Learn more and apply here.

]]> High School Program 9-12 Teen Program Manager (Full-Time), Project HOME https://phennd.org/update/high-school-program-9-12-teen-program-manager-full-time-project-home/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:23:22 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=85329 The Teen Program Manager oversees the continued development, implementation, and evaluation of programs geared towards raising the academic, technology, college and trade school-readiness and employment skills of neighborhood youth (grades 9 – 12). Manager oversees programs in STEAM and Digital Arts, Academic Enrichment, College Access, and Employment Preparation. The Teen Program Manager is responsible for the implementation of technology-based classroom learning and assessment. The Manager is responsible for the recruitment, management, and training of Teen program full-time and part-time staff.

Salary range: $60,000-$62,000

Learn more and apply.

]]> Project HOME Microsoft Office and Google Docs Editors Training – Mar 17 – Apr 11 https://phennd.org/update/project-home-microsoft-office-and-google-docs-editors-training-mar-17-apr-11/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:43:32 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=85181 This class is 100% free. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Dates and Times:

  • March 17 – April 11 (four weeks)
  • Monday – Friday (five days a week)
  • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (two hours a day)

Location: Project HOME, Adult Learning and Workforce Program, Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs 1936 Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 (near 23rd & Berks)

Apply by Friday, March 7, 2025.

Informational flyer.

]]> Employment Specialist, Project HOME https://phennd.org/update/employment-specialist-project-home/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:10:46 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=85089 Job Summary: The Employment Specialist helps residents and community members find employment and connect to living wage careers. The Specialist addresses barriers to employment by seeking to improve participants’ skills, increasing access to jobs with increasing earnings potential and ensuring people remain in jobs once employed. The Employment Specialist identifies opportunities and matches qualified participants with jobs. The Specialist cultivates and maintains relationships with employers and provides on-going retention services to both the employer and the participant.

The minimum starting salary rate is $23.81 per hour.

Learn more and apply.

]]> Computer Basics, Project HOME – Feb 17 – Mar 14 https://phennd.org/update/computer-basics-project-home-feb-17-mar-14/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:22:18 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=84988 This class is 100% free. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Dates and Times:

  • February 17 – March 14 (four weeks)
  • Monday – Friday (five days a week)
  • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (two hours a day)

Location: Project HOME, Adult Learning and Workforce Program, Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 (near 23rd & Berks Streets)

Enrollment closes Monday, February 10, 2025.

Learn more and enroll.

]]> Customer Service Training, Project HOME – Feb 17 – Apr 11 https://phennd.org/update/customer-service-training-project-home-feb-6/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:16:52 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=84987 The program is 100% free, including testing.

HDI Customer Service Representative Certification

Includes the support of an Employment Specialist.

Dates and Times:

  • February 17 – April 11 (eight weeks)
  • Monday – Friday (five days a week)
  • 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (three hours a day)

Location: Project HOME, Adult Learning and Workforce Program, Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 N Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 (near 23rd and Berks Streets)

Apply by Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Learn more and apply.

]]> Project HOME Website Building (Wix) Workshop – Feb 3-14 https://phennd.org/update/project-home-website-building-wix-workshop-feb-3-14/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:48:09 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=84930 This class is 100% free. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Wix offers tools for making websites and mobile sites.

February 3 – 14 (two weeks)
Monday – Friday (five days a week)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (two and a half hours a day)

Location: Project HOME,Adult Learning and Workforce Program, Honickman Learning Center, Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 Judson Street. Philadelphia, PA 19121 (near 23rd & Berks Streets)

Apply by Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Informational flyer.

]]> Project HOME Public Speaking Workshop – Jan 29 & 30 https://phennd.org/update/project-home-public-speaking-workshop-jan-29-30/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 20:28:59 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=84901 This workshop is 100% free. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30 (two days), 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm (two hours a day)

Location: Project HOME, Adult Learning and Workforce, Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 N Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121(near 23rd and Berks)

Informational flyer.

 

]]> Project HOME Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training – Jan 6 – Feb 14 https://phennd.org/update/project-home-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-dec-19/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 20:22:59 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=84900 This program is 100% free, including testing: Computer basics and customer service boot camp and Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) main training.

Includes the support of an Employment Specialist.

January 6 – February 14, 2025 (six weeks)
Monday – Friday (five days a week)
First half: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (three hours a day)
Second half: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (six hours a day)
Certification exam: Wednesday, February 19

Location: Project HOME, Adult Learning and Workforce, Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 N Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121(near 23rd and Berks)

Apply by Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Apply here.

Informational flyer.

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