TempleCares Bridge to Employment is a workforce development program that provides professional development, industry recognized credentials, and paid work experiences to North Philadelphia youth ages 17-241 whothat are interested in entering the health care industry. Once the training process is successfully completed, participants receive supported opportunities to apply and interview for full time employment, as well as job coaching services once hired. 

Participants

Find out more about the program and how to apply. 

Our program provides young adults with education, training, and work experience needed to be successful in the healthcare industry! The program runs from July through December. Enrollment is ongoing.starts in the Spring. 

Program Benefits 

Supportive services   

• Septa Passes 

Incentives 

• Gift cards for milestone completion 

Employability Preparation 

• Intensive career coaching to help you obtain and excel on the job  

• Intensive career coaching to support on the job training, interviews, and full-time employment, with support through the first 3 months after being hired for the full time permanent position. 

• Reference letters from program staff  

Fully covered industry recognized credentials: 

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)    

• Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) 

• Get application support and referals  to other health care pathways that are not offered by TempleCares  

Paid Work Experience 

• Gain skills through a paid “on the job” training experience. Participate in career exploration, career exposure, and professional and personal skill building workshops. 

• Paid work experience at TempleCares’ employer partners such as Temple Health, Penn Medicine, CVS Pharmacy etc.   

• Earn free industry credentials in Medical Office, Nurse Aide, or Behavioral Health. 

• Gain skills through a paid “on the job” training experience. Participate in career exploration, career exposure, and professional and personal skill building workshops. 

• Intensive career coaching to support on the job training, interviews, and full time employment, with support through the first 3 months  after being hired for the full time permanent position. 

Eligibility Requirements 

• Must be a Philadelphia resident 18-24  
• Philadelphia high school graduate (Diploma, GED) 
• Eligible to work in USA. 
• Must be TANF eligible. 
• Males over 18 must register for selective service 
• Consent to obtain all Federal and State Criminal and Child Abuse clearances and drug testing. 
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent 
• Graduates of high school CTE programs focused on health care studies strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Consent to obtain all Federal and State Criminal and Child Abuse  clearances and drug testing. 
• Authorized to work in Philadelphia. 
• High school graduate (or will graduate same year as enrollment). 
• TANF eligible. 
• Males 18 or older registered for Selective Service. 
• Philadelphia Resident. 
• Age 17-21 years old. 

 

Partners:

Opportunities for faculty and community to get involved. 

How faculty can get involved 

• Passionate about connecting your students to North Philadelphia community outreach opportunities? 

• Know a student that would be a great peer tutor and mentor? 

• Have a student that needs teaching experience? 

The College of Education and Human Development TempleCares program is looking for volunteers or work-study students to help participants with the TABE and credential testing. 

How community partners can get involved 

• Do you work with youth ages 17-21 from North Philadelphia with a passion for the healthcare industry?  Refer them to our program for a great path to an economically sustaining career.. 

• Are you an expert in the healthcare field? Consider sharing your knowledge with our participants as a guest speaker. 

Worksites:

Interested in hosting a TempleCares intern? Join Us! 

Help increase health care workforce opportunities for North Philadelphia youth! 

• Could a skilled intern build your capacity to serve your constituents? 

• Do you want to play a key role in creating job opportunities within your community? 

• Are you passionate about youth development? 

Help increase health care workforce opportunities for North Philadelphia youth!  Consider partnering with the TempleCares Bridge to Employment program to provide internships and on-the-job training to North Philadelphia’s Youth.! 

What is TempleCares Bridge to Employment? 

TempleCares Bridge to Employment Program provides credential training and internships for Philadelphia youth ages 17-21 that are interested in the healthcare industry. 

How can you help? 

By providing a meaningful work experience for TempleCares interns you will be paving the way for successful entry into healthcare careers that will lead to economic self-sufficiency. TempleCares trains and pays the interns. You provide the opportunity to work with Philadelphia healthcare industry leaders. 

Our students are pursuing credentials as behavior technicians, certified nurse aides, and medical office personnel. TempleCares supplies the credential training, and professional and personal development workshops to develop skills needed for students to successfully enter internships in the fall, as well as pays the interns above minimum wage for the hours they work at your site 

TempleCares supplies the credential training, and professional and personal development workshops to develop skills needed for students to successfully enter internships in the fall, as well as pays the interns above minimum wage for the hours they work at your site. 

A TempleCares employment specialist will prescreen and match you with interns that have skills and interests that align with your needs. 

Internships run for 3 months at 16 hours per week. 

 

Tutors:

Passionate about peer mentoring? Looking for volunteer teaching assignments?  Get involved today! 

Empower. Equip. Advance. 

Volunteer opportunities for college students with a passion for peer mentoring. Support TempleCare participants by preparing them for placement tests, acquiring credentials in the health care industry, preparing internships, and offering personal and professional development workshops. 

Volunteer 

Donate a few hours per week on campus and be a part of someone’s success! 

Interested in MENTORING students 17-21 years old? 

Have a strong understanding of algebra and basic math and/or reading and literacy skills? 

Passionate about community engagement and development? 

Provide academic support for homework and practice tests. 

Create weekly benchmark goals and assessment methods to track skill gains. 

Improve test-taking strategies and increase confidence when taking timed tests. 

Enhance and facilitate weekly professional development workshops. 

Provide mentorship to participants throughout program.