The Temple University’s Center for Social Policy and Community Development is launching its Employment Connections for Opportunity Youth (ECOY) Program, which will serve 17-21 year old youth who have aged or are currently aging out of Foster Care. ECOY provides a comprehensive approach to college and career connectedness that include opportunities to exploration career options and exposure to career/college pathways. Participants can obtain the following supportive services:
- Academic Support
- Assistance With High School Equivalency
- Certification (GED Or HiSET)
- Paid Work Experiences/Internships
- Career Exploration Workshops
- Education And Career Development
- Career Coaching
- Work Readiness And Life Skills Training
- Information Technology Certification
- Business/Customer Service Certification
- College Tours
For more information, please contact:
Center for Community Partnerships
Office of Community Relations
Temple University
Ritter Hall Annex, 4th Floor
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 204-3170
This program is sponsored fully or in part by Philadelphia Works, Inc.