Workshops for Career Changers

Posted by on April 13, 2009

Urban League offers career change workshops

Are you ready for a career change? Join the Urban League of Philadelphia for a presentation on E-mc2, a Temple University program for professionals looking for a career change on Thursday, April 23.

E=mc2 is a program designed to train mid-career and early retiree mathematics and science professionals as middle-grade teachers to meet Pennsylvania’s crucial need for mathematics and science teachers. It provides an accelerated path to Pennsylvania teaching certification, allowing professionals to begin the program while maintaining their current jobs. Interested participants, who could receive up to $5,000 in financial assistance for the program, must have a college degree and high level of experience in math and/or science.

Upon completion, the program is committed to helping you secure a teaching position in a local school district.

The event will take place at the 5:30pm at the Urban League of Philadelphia, 121 S. Broad Street, 9th floor.  Reserve a spot by emailing your resume to [email protected] or by calling 215-985-3220, ext. 210.

The Urban League will also sponsor a separate workshop for individuals interested in working in a call center and in providing excellent customer service.

Connect to Work is a free call center/customer service job training program presented in partnership with
Project H.O.M.E.’s Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs on  Tuesday, April 21st from 10am to noon Project H.O.M.E.’s Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 North Judson Street (near the intersection of 23rd & Norris Streets), in Philadelphia.  To register, call 215-985-3220, ext. 210 or email here with “Connect to Work” in the subject line.