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Philadelphia's Youth Workforce System Reimagined

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Philadelphia (the City), the School District of Philadelphia (the District), and Philadelphia Works (PhilaWorks) today announced they are aligning to better support the career development of Philadelphia's youth. "Career Connected Learning PHL" (C2L-PHL) is a new city-wide youth workforce initiative that will integrate and streamline work-based learning activities, thereby broadening opportunities for Philadelphia youth to achieve career success.

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  • "Career Connected Learning PHL" (C2L-PHL) is a new city-wide youth workforce initiative that will integrate and streamline work-based learning activities, thereby broadening opportunities for Philadelphia youth to achieve career success.
  • The initiative is a significant step forward for Philadelphia's youth workforce system, reinforcing the city's commitment to providing high-quality, career-connected learning activities for young people.
  • "This partnership signifies an important investment in our youth, one that we hope engages them in Philadelphia's workforce and economy for generations to come."
  • This collaboration signifies a turning point towards establishing a more streamlined, impactful, and equitable youth workforce system for the future of Philadelphia."

Orleans Technical College Celebrated Graduates from Building Trades Program

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Orleans Technical College (Orleans), a program of JEVS Human Services (JEVS) celebrated 311 individuals who graduate from the college's carpentry, electrical, plumbing, property maintenance and air conditioning, refrigeration, & heating programs.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Orleans Technical College (Orleans), a program of JEVS Human Services (JEVS) celebrated 311 individuals who graduate from the college's carpentry, electrical, plumbing, property maintenance and air conditioning, refrigeration, & heating programs.
  • Orleans Campus President, Rodney Brutton welcomed the graduates and their families; followed by JEVS President & CEO, Cynthia Figueroa who opened the event.
  • Figueroa celebrated the graduates' commitment to furthering their career goals.
  • In addition to credentials in the building trades, Orleans helps connect graduates to jobs.

CELEBRATING SUCCESS: ORLEANS TECHNICAL COLLEGE HONORS 311 GRADUATES IN BUILDING TRADES PROGRAMS

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • Orleans Technical College (Orleans Tech), a program of JEVS Human Services, is hosting a graduation ceremony.
  • The event will recognize students who have successfully completed programs in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, property maintenance, air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating.
  • Graduation ceremony recognizing 311 graduates, including property maintenance graduates in the JEVS' Project WOW program for youth and young adults.

JEVS HUMAN SERVICES RECEIVES $1.4M IN GRANT FUNDING TO READY JOB SEEKERS FOR IN-DEMAND CAREERS AND EXPAND SUCCESSFUL DIVERSION PROGRAM

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JEVS Human Services (JEVS) announced that it received a total of $1.4 million for two Community Projects included in the FY 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, signed into law by President Biden on last week. Funding for these projects was championed by Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey (PA) and Representative Madeleine Dean (PA-4).

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  • Services will include academic skill-building, job readiness, and credentialed skills programs in the trades, information technology and healthcare.
  • Programs support diverse job seekers to prepare for and to access in-demand jobs in the Greater Philadelphia region.
  • "Since opening its doors, JEVS Human Services has helped thousands of Pennsylvanians find vocational support and a bridge back to work.
  • Consistent with our core principles and entrepreneurial spirit, JEVS Human Services creates innovative and sustainable solutions to address current and future community needs.

KenCrest Services Appoints Aurora Kripa as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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BLUE BELL, Pa., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KenCrest one of the largest human services providers of I/DD community-based supports in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Delaware announced today that Aurora Kripa has been appointed as the Agency's new Chief Operating Officer.

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  • BLUE BELL, Pa., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KenCrest one of the largest human services providers of I/DD community-based supports in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Delaware announced today that Aurora Kripa has been appointed as the Agency's new Chief Operating Officer.
  • Kripa, who joined KenCrest in 2019 as Chief Human Resources Officer, brings with her more than 15 years of experience in strategic planning and operational oversight in the human services industry.
  • She has held numerous executive leadership roles including serving as JEVS at Home's first Chief Executive Officer; helping to launch the company in 2012.
  • "It's an honor to support KenCrest's mission in my new capacity as COO," says Aurora Kripa.

JEVS Human Services Names Philadelphia Deputy Mayor Cynthia Figueroa as Next President and CEO

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cynthia Figueroa, Deputy Mayor of the Office of Children and Families (OCF) for the City of Philadelphia, will become the next President and CEO of JEVS Human Services, Inc. (JEVS), the largest non-profit of its kind in the Philadelphia region, JEVS announced today.

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  • Figueroa To Replace Retiring Jay Spector, Who Dramatically Expanded Non-Profits Reach and Mission
    PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cynthia Figueroa, Deputy Mayor of the Office of Children and Families (OCF) for the City of Philadelphia, will become the next President and CEO of JEVS Human Services, Inc. (JEVS), the largest non-profit of its kind in the Philadelphia region, JEVS announced today.
  • She will succeed JEVS longtime CEO, Jay Spector, who will retire in June after 42 years of service, the last 26 as President and CEO.
  • A member of Mayor Kenneys Cabinet, Figueroa is widely credited with transforming the Citys Department of Human Services into a national model as a high-performing, outcomes-driven child welfare system.
  • In stepping into the President and CEO position at JEVS, Figueroa will assume leadership of the largest human services and employment non-profit in the region.