The Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard continues to prove what’s possible when workforce development, employer partnership, and community investment come together. Our mission is simple but powerful: connect Philadelphia residents to permanent, career-launching jobs while helping Navy Yard businesses access the skilled local talent they need to grow. Through targeted, stipend-supported training programs, The
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. The next cohort of the Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard is now accepting applications until Monday, May 19, at 5 p.m. We are now accepting applications for our next partnership with Iovance Biotherapeutics for the Asceptic Manufacturing Program. What is the Aseptic Manufacturing Program? This program prepares graduates with workplace
Applications are now closed. The next cohort of the Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard is now accepting applications until March 25, 2025, at 5 p.m.! We are now accepting applications for our next partnership with Iovance Biotherapeutics with college-adapted coursework provided by Community College of Philadelphia. What is the Aseptic Manufacturing Program? This program
The next cohort of the Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard is now accepting applications until November 22, 2024, at 5 p.m.! Are you looking to get a job as a life-sciences professional? Check out the Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard! It’s PIDC’s workforce development program that provides training in the life sciences and
The Management Assistant program seeks to connect Philadelphians with experience in officemanagement for federal careers earning $26/hour. The program is the second partnershipbetween the Skills Initiative and NSWCPD, building on the success of the 2023 IndustrialTrades Program, which prepared program graduates for union skilled trades careers earning$25/hour. Recruitment for the program starts August 13 and
Award-Winning Biotech Program Begins Another Recruitment to Connect Philadelphians with Quality Jobs in the Region’s Rapidly Growing Life Science Sector: The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, The Wistar Institute, PIDC, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, Iovance Biotherapeutics, and Integral Molecular Began Joint Recruitment May 21
A newly minted group of life science professionals completed the Biomedical Technician Training Program: Aseptic Technician training and received certificates of completion during a ceremony in the Iovance Biotherapeutics iCTC (Cell Therapy Center) at the Navy Yard March 22. After 24 weeks of dedicated work, 12 Philadelphians officially completed the training that prepared them for
Participants of the newest Navy Yard Skills Initiative Biomedical Technician Training Program cohort with VintaBio, Inc. visited the Navy Yard for an orientation March 27. The purpose of the visit allowed program participants to get a better understanding of their training program with VintaBio and familiarize themselves with the Navy Yard campus. The visit included
The Wistar Institute, West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, PIDC, and The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Announce VintaBio as New Employer Partner The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative and The Wistar Institute are collaborating once again with support from the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia to bring their award-winning
University City District’s West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) and PIDC are excited to announce the completion of the inaugural Industrial Trades Program! This cohort marks the 100th placement of the partnership.