Employment services are available to help you in your job search.

Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition
1207 Chestnut St., 7^th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 851-0110
www. gpuac.org
Our vision is to partner all segments of our community to ensure that every person has the opportunity for educational and economic success, and a secure and healthy life

Workforce Development/Work-Stream Program
Prepares out-of-school youths and young adults with physical, sensory or learning disabilities for employment, and provides a paid work experience leading to job placement. Services include life and job readiness instruction, job development and job coaching. Those eligible are young people with disabilities, ages 17 to 30, who live in Philadelphia. (Part of the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition)

Liberty Resources, Inc. is the Center for Independent Living for the Philadelphia area, which advocates for and works with Persons with Disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community. Liberty Resources offers are variety of programs, including information and referral, community education, peer support services, individual and systems advocacy, skills training, personal assistance services, transitioning services and service coordination.

The Workplace Technology Training Academy is your first step towards a career. If you have never worked, or have only worked in entry level jobs, we offer the training you need to improve your skills and get the job you want. The Academy is open to everyone. In order to be available to all people, The Academy was designed to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities.

Networks for Training and Development, Inc. (Networks) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inclusive communities through quality training, technical assistance, and demonstration for individuals with disabilities, families, organizations, and neighborhoods. Networks provides a variety of employment related training, technical assistance and demonstration for employment support staff, families, individuals with disabilities and organizations.
Contact: Rosa McAllister, M.Ed., Assistant Executive Director (215) 546-4113

Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy
Transition to Employment Program
1414 N. Cameron St. Suite C
Harrisburg, PA 17103
800-692-7443     717-236-8110 V/TTY ext. 309
717-236-0192 FAX
http://ppatep.homestead.com

Now you no longer have to choose between work and health care coverage! If you are eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to disability or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) we can assist you in developing a plan to achieve your goals by making informed choices about your options for training and work including the impact upon your health care benefits!

The Sierra Group, Inc. is a research and rehabilitation engineering consulting firm that uses assistive technology and strategies for the workplace, together with corporations, educators, rehabilitation professionals and individuals, to enable people with disabilities to overcome obstacles to vocational, educational, and personal success.
Contact: Janet D. Fiore, CEO

State Organizations

Pennsylvania’s CareerLink
990 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-560-5482
www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us

Philadelphia Downtown Job Center
930 Washington Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3898
215-952-1143

Philadelphia Germantown Job Center
235 W. Chelten Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19144-3893
215-560-5151

Pennsylvania’s CareerLink is a one-stop resource to find a job, create customized resumes and explore career possibilities. Visit there web site to apply for a job online, research careers, link directly to employers web sites, conduct a skills assessment, view job openings & research training opportunities.

Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Philadelphia District Office
444 N. 3^rd Street
5^th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(800) 442-6381
TT (215) 560-6144
Fax (215) 560-3796
District Administrator – Rose Higby

OVR believes that with the right services, the right job match, and the right accommodations, people with severe disabilities can become part of the workforce.

Transition from School to Work
Any high school student with a disability who may need vocational guidance and assistance in pursuing employment should be considered for referral to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

These would include students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), students who are covered under Chapter 15 ("Protected Handicapped Students"), and any other students with disabilities who may or may not require specialized services in school.

For additional information about specialized programs for students with disabilities, check out the Pennsylvania Department of Education Web site.

Need to file a claim for unemployment compensation benefits? Contact this office to start the process.

Aging Services

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA)
642 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130-3409
Phone: (215) 765-9000
www.pcaphl.org

Jobs for Older Adults: The Mature Workers Task Force:
A coalition of non-profit organizations, coordinated by PCA, which advocates on behalf of older workers in Philadelphia and offers employment and training services. From resume writing tips and honing interviewing skills, to job clubs and employment search techniques, older adults receive cutting-edge information and innovative instruction to help prepare them to reenter the workforce. For more information call PCA at (215) 765-9000 ext. 5539 or one of the member agencies listed on the web site

Older Adult Employment Resources:
On the web site is a listing of local, state and national non- and for-profit older adult employment resources. For PCA’s Employment Services brochure call PCA’s Senior Helpline at (215) 765-9040 for a free copy.

Visual impairments or Blind Services

Associated Services for the Blind
919 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-0600
Non profit rehabilitation service

Bureau of Blind and Visual Services
Philadelphia District Office
444 N. 3rd Street, 5th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-560-5700
TTY 215-560-5725
Toll Free in PA 1-866-631-3892
FAX 215-560-5383

BBVS provides specialized, rehabilitative and prevention of blindness services for Pennsylvania residents who are blind or visually impaired.

eSight Careers Network™
www.esightcareers.net
Provides a website where people who are visually impaired or blind can build resources for managing their careers. The eSight Career Network™ features networking, forecasting and skill building opportunities for those of us who are dedicated to lifelong learning and who believe we are responsible for managing our own careers.

National Organizations

Association for Persons in Supported Employment
1627 Monument Avenue
Richmond VA 23220
804-278-9187
FAX 8-4-278-9377
www.apse@apse.org

APSE is a national membership organization committed to expanding and improving integrated employment opportunities and outcomes for persons with disabilities. APSE hosts a large, national conference each year and individual state chapters host conferences, meetings and various activities through the year.