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Education
Programs Guide for Out-of-School
Youth – Get your high
school diploma or GED, or learn
about programs to improve your
literacy and school skills here. This guide includes
appropriate contacts and basic
information on education programs in
Philadelphia that are geared toward high
school youth. You can also
request
a free copy by mail.
e3philly
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For youth ages 14-21, Philadelphia’s three E3Power
Centers stand for Education,
Employment and Empowerment.
Through job training and placement,
educational programs and other skill-building
services, the E3Power Centers serve out-of-school and
other youth seeking to improve their
life skills and work towards
long-team goals.
Gateway to College
- For youth
ages 16-20, Gateway to
College at Community College of Philadelphia is a special scholarship program for School
District of Philadelphia students who have dropped out of school
but have a desire to get back on track, earn a diploma and more.
Philly SOS - Philadelphia's
biggest and most
up-to-date online
resource for public city services is brought
to you by the Philadelphia
Department of Human Services.
YouthBuild - For youth
ages 18-20, YouthBuild
Philadelphia Charter School allows out-of-school youth in Philadelphia to earn
their high school diplomas while
learning valuable job skills and
engaging in community service
projects.
City Year - The program runs
from September to June, and accepts
applications from young people,
17-24, who want to spend a year as a
tutor, mentor and role model for
children, while also participating
in a unique leadership experience. |
