Economic Mobility Resource Guide for Philadelphia

These interconnected resources are vital because they provide pathways for Philadelphians to develop skills, find employment, build wealth, secure stable housing, and actively participate in their communities—all essential components for achieving long-term economic stability and prosperity.

Economic Mobility

Our Definition of economic mobility and why this is important 

  1. Job Training Programs
    1. Local workforce development organizations
      1. For Youth/Young Adults:
        1. Philadelphia Youth Network (link)
        2. Hopeworks (link)
        3. Urban Technology Project (18+) (link)
        4. Beyond Literacy
        5. College Together
        6. Launchpad Philly
        7. WesGold Fellows
        8. Philadelphia Skills Initiative
        9. Per Scholas 
        10. Launch Philly
        11. Nupaths
        12. Philadelphia Academies
  1. For Adults:
    1. Congreso (link)
    2. Skills Initiative (link)
    3. Per Scholas (link)
    4. The Welcoming Center – International Professionals Program (link)
    5. OIC Philadelphia (link)
    6. Graduate Philadelpia
    7. ESPERANZA
    8. People Advancing Reintegration
  1. Employment Resources
    1. Job boards and local job fairs
      1. PA Career Link (link)
      2. United Latino Job Bank (link)
  2. Small Business Support
    1. Resources for entrepreneurs
      1. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (link)
      2. Philadelphia Department of Commerce One-on-one Business Support (link)
      3. Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia CEO Access Network (link)
      4. The Merchants Fund
      5. Women’s Opportunities Resource Center 
      6. Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
  3. Financial Literacy Workshops
    1. Local and online workshop information
      1. Congreso – Financial Literacy Assistance (link)
      2. Hispanic Federation – Financial Education Resources (link)
      3. Philadelphia – Financial Empowerment Centers (link)
  4. Housing Assistance
    1. Affordable housing and rental assistance resources
      1. Ceiba Philadelphia – IDA Program (link)
      2.  Philadelphia Housing Authority (link)
      3. Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha (link)
      4. Women’s Opportunities Resource Center 
      5. ACHIEVEability
      6. Newfound Riseup Fund

Civic Engagement

  1. Government Leaders 
    1. Ward Leaders 
    2. Judges 
    3. City Council 
    4. Mayor 
    5. Congress 
    6. Senate 
  1. Voter Registration Information
    1. Voting in Philadelphia – English
    2. Voting in Philadelphia – Spanish
  2. Civic Education
    1. Juntos (link)
    2. The Attic Youth Center
  3. Community Organizations
    1. Esperanza (link)
  4. Advocacy Groups
    1. LULAC (internal link)

Access to Education

  1. Scholarship Opportunities
    1. Scholarships for Hispanic students
      1. LNESC Scholarship (internal link)
      2. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. (link)
      3. Hispanic Heritage Foundation (link)
      4. Hispanic Scholarship Fund (link)
      5. La Milagrosa/Quintana-Pereira Scholarship (link)
  2. Apprenticeships and Internships for Students
    1. Apprenticeships
      1. We Love Philly (link)
      2. Apprenticeship PHL (link)
    2. Internships
      1. Coded by:
      2. UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
  3. Resources for Families
    1. Find childcare and early education
      1. City of Philadelphia (link)
      2. Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha (link) 

General Resources

  1. Resources for Immigrants
    1. City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs (link)
    2. Catholic Social Services (link) 
    3. Community Legal Services (link) 
  2. Cultural Organizations
    1. Local cultural centers and events
      1. Taller PR (link)
  3. Health and Wellness
    1. Puentes de Salud (link)
    2. PHMC Congreso Health Center (link)
    3. COHMAR (link)
  4. Media Outlets
    1. Al Día (link to socials)
    2. VozColectiva Philadelphia (link to socials)
    3. Univision Philadelphia (link to site)
    4. MEGA 105.7 FM Radio