PCF Programs

Career Bus

Aboard the Career Bus, elementary school students will read books, watch videos, play with dioramas, and explore other associated media on various occupations. The bus will visit various locations in Philadelphia, including schools, after school programs, camps, recreation centers, and playgrounds. Children will have the opportunity at an early age to discover career interests and begin thinking about pursuing their career goals.

Career Clubs

The Career Clubs will be established in local schools where students will meet to learn and discuss various job readiness skills such as; dressing the part, resume writing, interviewing skills, leadership and much more.

Career Coloring Books

PCF will develop career coloring books highlighting different industries that will be distributed to elementary school students.  A series of coloring books will be done.  For example Careers from A to Z (general careers), Working in Government (highlighting governmental jobs), etc.

Career Expos

PCF will partner with local companies to put on Career Expos, similar to job fairs (but not for hiring purposes) that will allow students to go around and learn about companies and related occupations.

Speaking Tours

PCF will partner with local celebrities, politicians and professionals to conduct two speaking tours for elementary students.  1. “Reading for Success” where speakers will speak with children about the importance of reading.  2. “How I Got to Be Me” where speakers will talk about there careers and what it took for them to get there.

Vo-Tech School Tour

Students in the 10th grade will participate on a three day tour of vocational and technical schools in the Philadelphia metro area, including Connecticut School of Broadcasting, PJA School, Antonellie Institute, and Aviation School of Maintenance. The purpose of this program is to educate students on the various options available to them after high school, including alternatives to the traditional college education.

Workplace Tours

PCF will partner with various professionals and organizations that will provide opportunities for students in grades 9 to 12 to tour their place of business and learn about the inner workings of their companies. Students will be able to see first hand the types of jobs available in various industries and hear inspirational talks from company leaders.

Resource Fair

Resource Fairs will be held annually throughout Philadelphia’s neighborhoods to increase public awareness and accessibility to the city’s resources, particularly those resources that serve and are located in the neighborhood in which the fair is being held. There will also be free activities for young people, as well as entertainment, music and community unity.