PHILADELPHIA'S ADULT EDUCATION DIVISION

Leveraging Investments Increase Access to Opportunities for Philadelphia Residents

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The William Penn Foundation has awarded Philadelphia's Adult Education Division and Philadelphia Works (PhilaWorks) a $2.5M grant that will support building a coordinated, collaborative, and integrated workforce adult education system. The integrated system will ensure Philadelphia residents have the right supports to help them reach their education and career goals.

Key Points: 
  • The integrated system will ensure Philadelphia residents have the right supports to help them reach their education and career goals.
  • "We recognize that historic silos, intentional or not, impede access to the services and resources that are meant to properly serve city residents as they navigate their career paths."
  • "This grant will help to grow educational opportunities and pathways for Philadelphia residents," said Christine Piven, Ph.D., Executive Director of Adult Education/Chief of Prevention.
  • The City of Philadelphia works with community-based organizations to provide Next Level Learning for residents who are 16 and older.