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Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19103-5198 Phone: (800) 275-2474 or (215) 567-7080X6773 Fax: (215) 246-3358 Email: not provided URL: http://www.aiph.aii.edu |
Program
Description: The institute offers continuing education courses
leading to associates or bachelors degrees in such technology-related
majors as Animation Art & Design and Multimedia & Web Design.
Participants: Students seeking to prepare themselves for entry-level employment and professional advancement within applied arts fields. Cost: Course at $317 per credit hour Financial Aid: loans, grants and scholarships available Sponsored By: The Art Institutes International, Inc. Partnerships: Independent |
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BDPA Greater Philadelphia Chapter Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19101-2611 Phone: (215) 844-3235 Fax: None Email: president@bdpaphilly.org URL: Not provided |
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Description: Not provided Participants: Students Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: BDPA - Phila Chapter operates the program Partnerships: Independent |
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Benjamin Franklin High School Contact:Christopher Johnson, Principal 550 North Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19130 Phone: (215) 299-4662 Fax: (215) 299-7285 Email: cjohnson@phila.k12.pa.us URL: Not provided |
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Description: Oracle - MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist)
Program focus is on providing instruction that can lead to industry
standard certification in MS applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
and Access. Participants: Students Costs: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: School District of Philadelphia Partnerships: Oracle |
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: (215) 972-6700 Fax: (215) 972-5588 Email: Not provided URL: www.sep.benfranklin.org |
Program
Description: Providing seed capital for start-up, early and emerging
technology companies. Assisting in expansion through new product development
and process improvement. Serving as a resource in technology commercialization
and regional economic development. Participants: Technology companies located in the greater Philadelphia metro area. Cost: Not provided Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Ben Franklin Technology Partners Partnerships: No |
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Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: (215) 763-4833 Fax: (215) 236-2276 Email: Not provided URL: www.geocities.com/bereaninstitute |
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Description: Not provided Participants: High school graduates and GED recipients Cost: $6,000 Financial Aid: scholarships, loans Sponsored By: None Partnerships: Independent |
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Bok/CSEEP Community School Program c/o Bok Technical High School Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: (215) 952-6200 Fax: (215) 952-6410 Email: lorettacrealegal@aol.com URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: BOK teaches students Microsoft Office. Bok partners
with Cisco and has an after school program which is an introduction
to computers. Participants: Designated by Program Funder Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Philadelphia Workforce Development Corp. Partnerships: Community Self-Empowerment Employment Program |
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Contact:
Sandra L. Kamp8th & Mifflin Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: (215) 952-6200 Fax: (215) 952-6410 Email: skampf@phila.k12.pa.us URL: www.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/bok |
Program
Description: Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) is aimed
toward a general audience of students, providing instruction that
can lead to industry standard certification in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and Access. Participants: High school students Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: School District of Phila Partnerships: Oracle Internet Academy |
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Cisco Systems Contact: San Jose, CA 95134 Phone: (703) 484-5791 Fax: None Email: pjoyce@cisco.com URL: Not Provided |
Program
Description: Cisco has established a "systems" approach
to employee training as "one stop" for four major areas
of business learning. Provided with partners from around the region,
Cisco offers classes in CCNA, CCNP, eLearning and IT training. They
also provide their educational program's shell format to non-profits
and sells the framework to fill with customized industry information. Participants: Cisco's partnership with Philadelphia School District has developed a model of Cisco Academies that currently serve 833 students in 19 networking high schools. Cost: varies by program Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Cisco Systems in conjunction with schools, government and other industry partners Partnerships: In partnership |
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Community Centers of Access Contact: Fax: (215) 683-3593 Email: Not provided URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Provides expanded access to the internet, computer
resources and training by the installation of computer training labs
in selected recreation centers in the city. The laboratories will
have daytime, after school and evening programs. Participants: Open to the public Cost: N/A Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Department of Recreation (proposed) Partnerships: No |
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Community
College of Philadelphia Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: (215) 751-8978 Fax: (215) 751-8937 Email: abutler@ccp.cc.pa.us URL: http://www.ccp.edu |
Program
Description: College offerings include associate degree and certificate
programs, non-credit courses, and contracted education and training
programs. Major tracks focus on technology like Computer Information
Systems, Computer Operations, Computer Science, and Electronics Engineering,
to name a few. Courses may be taken at Main Campus near Center City
and Regional Centers in Northeast, Northwest, and West Philadelphia. Participants: Students are recruited in high school (public, private, parochial), and in the community. Cost: $79 per credit hour Financial Aid: Scholarships, Grants, and Loans are available Sponsored By: City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania Partnerships: Independent |
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Computer Centers - Westpark, Harrison, Whitehall Contact:
Fax: (215) 684-4086 Email: arneatha.powell@phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Provides computer and job training skills and provides
access to PHA residents. Program also includes business development
training. Participants: Cost: N/A Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored by: Philadelphia Housing Authority Partnership: No |
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Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center Contact: Sharon Hill, PA 19079 Phone: (610) 891-5327 Fax: None Email: nwhite@dca.net URL: http://www.delcoestc.org |
Program
Description: Learn to use a mouse, keyboard, software programs
(Microsoft Word, Exel, Access & Powerpoint). Participants: Seniors and 55+ Cost: Varies Financial Aid: Cost per course Sponsored By: None Partnerships: Compaq, United Way, Dcanet, Comcast, CBS - CBS/ISA - Penna Institute of Technology |
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Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: (215) 339-8316 Fax: (215) 567-6477 Email: mnelll98a@aol.com URL: www.ibew98.org |
Program
Description: National Electrical Contractors Assoc. Participants: Area residents from Philadelphia & surrounding areas who apply to learn a trade, applicants are tested & interviewed. Cost: Not provided Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Local Union 98 IBEW Partnerships: In partnership |
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Dobbins School Contact: Fax: none Email: Not provided URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Oracle - MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist)
Program focus is on providing instruction that can lead to industry
standard certification in MS applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
and Access. Participants: Students Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: School District of Philadelphia/Oracle Partnerships: Oracle |
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Contact:
Wynnewood PA 19096 Phone: (610) 896-7639 Fax: none Email: weissbenj@aol.com URL: www.historicalartmedals.com |
Program
Description: Provides informal discussions of Biotechnology and
Research in Biomedical areas for high school students. Participants: High school students Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: None Partnerships: Independent |
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Drexel & MCP Hannamen University Contact: Room 122 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: (215) 8952667 Fax: (215) 895-6777 Email: biros@drexel.edu URL: http://www.drexel.edu |
Program
Description: Custom programs in information technology are available
on a contact basis. Participants: Client determines participants Cost: Course Financial Aid: No Sponsored By: Private client base Partnerships: Independent |
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Drexel University Success Program Contact:
Stephen Jones Director SUCCESS 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: (215) 895-2567 Fax: (215) 895-1321 Email: jones@drexel.edu URL: http://www.drexel.edu |
Program
Description: Builds education support programs that do the following
(1) prepare K-12 Students for college (2) increase the retention and
graduation of undergraduate students and (3) expand the number of
students who are going to graduate school. Participants: Economically and educationally disadvantaged students who deserve to attend Drexel benefit from this program. Cost: Not provided Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Drexel University Partnerships: Independent |
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Eugenio Maria DeHostos Com. Bilingual Charter (W07) Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19140 Phone: (215) 455-2300 Fax: (215) 455-6312 Email: mpinelr@pa.aspira.org URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Offers Microsoft Office courses to our students. Participants: Parents and students from 4th to 8th grade |
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Family/Computer Centers - Eastwick, Mantua, Boone Contact: Fax: (215) 683-5749 Email: ellen.walker@phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Provides temporary assistance to needy families (TANF) recipients and other families with basic computer skills and selected internet access for development of work entry skills. Participants: |
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Contact:
Suite 130 Bethlehem, PA 18017 Phone: 484-893-1000 Fax: 610-807-0904 Email: bethlehem@uslec.com URL: www.uslec.com/l-bethlehem.aspx |
Program Description: FASTNET provides a range of IT product support services. Their Competitive Study is a full analysis of regional competitors listed by products, pricing, strengths, weaknesses and strategy. New Product Evaluation researches the product including its current status, market outlook, product opportunities, and players. Market Research is a study of all internet products in Fastnet's footprint. Specific Product Improvements gives suggestions for upgrading and enhancing a current product including full research, proposal and presentation to Executive Team. Picture Uploads and Chat Sites develop the product from a group perspective. Participants: Firms trying to break into the internet and computing
fields with new products, marketing, engineering or design. |
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on Line Contact: Mayor's Office of Information Services. Digital Divide Program Committee, Tobey Dichter Phone: (215) 222-6400 Fax: (215) 222-6401 Email: tobeydichter@att.net URL: http://www.generationsonline.org |
Program
Description: Provides simplified internet access for senior citizens
using specialized software. Participants: Cost: N/A Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Free Library of Philadelphia Partnerships: No |
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George Washington High School Contact:
Fax: None Email: Not provided URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Oracle - MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist)
Program focus is on providing instruction that can lead to industry
standard certification in MS applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
and Access. Participants: Students Cost: free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: School District of Philadelphia/Oracle Partnerships: Oracle |
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Germantown Friends School Contact: Philadelphia, PA, 19144 Phone: (215) 951-2310 Fax: (215) 951-2312 Email: Not provided URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Offers Microsoft/Appleworks Office courses to students. Participants: Students |
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Germantown High School Contact: Fax: None Email: Not provided URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Oracle - MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) Program focus is on providing instruction that can lead to industry standard certification in MS applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access. Participants: Students |
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Gibson
Temple Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19121 Phone: (215) 236-0791 Fax: None Email: deacpi@aol.com URL: Not provided |
Program Description: An after school program for students, members of the church and the community to learn more about computers and computer software. Participants: Church members and the community. |
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GPUAC- Employment, Advancement, Retention...Now Contact:
Fax: (215) 564-5627 Email: harve1@aol.com URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Individuals receiving TANF benefits, and non custodial
parents who are looking for employment or are in between employment.
Helps to remain on the job, increase wages and enhance literacy skills.
Participants: Adults Cost: Free Financial Aid: No Sponsored By: Department of Labor Partnerships: Independent |
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Harcum College Contact:
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Program Description: Web design, Computer Office Skills, Microsoft Office User Specialist Participants: Courses are from beginner to advanced levels,
and open to those without prior computer training. |
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High Tech High, a Philadelphia Charter School Contact: Philadelphia, PA Contact: Scott Gordon Phone: (215) 769-3825 Fax: (215) 769-3829 Email: Not provided URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Charter high school that uses technology as a context for learning and as a subject for student projects; Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Participants: 9th graders - Philadelphia County |
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Howard Furness High School Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: (215) 952-6226 Fax: (215) 952-8635 Email: wtomasco@phila.k12.pa.us URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Oracle - MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) Program focus is on providing instruction that can lead to industry standard certification in MS applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Participants: Students |
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Contact: West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: (610) 578-2258 Fax: (610) 578-2355 Email: dmelley@us.ibm.com URL: www.ibm.com |
Program Description: Professional teacher development through the Reinventing Education (focusing on effective integration) Adult Listening (use technology to address listening issues for adults) T4T (Teaming for Technology) - attacks Digital Divide by enhancing technical skills in Child Care Centers. Participants: Partners idenfity teachers, adults, and care
givers |
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Inmate Computer Based Education Contact: Fax: None Email: Not provided URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Provides inmates with academic instruction using Program Logic Automated Teaching Operation (PLATO) software. Inmates can recieve their GED, English as Second Language (ESL) training, and life & employment skills including basic computer skills through technology. Participants: |
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Institute for the Study of Civic Values Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: (215) 2381434 Fax: (215) 238-0530 Email: edcivic@libertynet.org URL: http://www.phillyneighborhoods.org |
Program Description: Sponsors seminars and workshops on the use of e-mail, list servers,and the web in order to build strong neighborhoods. Participants: Community actvists learn how to use e-mail and
the world wide web to improve neighborghoods and expand economic opportunity. |
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Irwin L. Gross eBusiness Institute Contact: 210 Speakman Hall Philadelphia, PA 19122 Phone: (215) 204-5642 Fax: (215) 204-3158 Email: laurelpfitzin@temple.edu URL: http://www.sbm.temple.edu/ebi |
Program Description: Temple University has a full-time two-year MBA/MS program in e-business. We also have part-time programs resulting in MBA in e-business, MBA or MSBA in information systems, MS in e-business and BBA in e-marketing. The Institute also offers focused certificate and non-credit programs for executives and mid-level managers on a private client basis. Participants: Student, business and university communities. |
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IT@Penn-College of General Studies Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19104-3335 Phone: (215) 898-6479 Fax: None Email:learnit@sas.upenn.edu URL: http://www.upenn.edu/learnit |
Program Description: Offered on evening and Saturday schedules at Penn's campus, Center City and suburban locations by Penn's College of General Studies in collaboration with ExecuTrain of Philadelphia. IT@Penn is a series of foundation courses as well as more advance curriculum. Professional tracks include Microsoft Certified System Engineer, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, Web Design/eCommerce, and Oracle Database Administration. Participants: Potential students are either currently employed
in or would like to enter the IT field: the program is designed for
anyone looking for applicable job skills. |
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Jewish Employment and Vocational Service Contact:
Fax: (215) 685-7199 Email: johnlieb@prisons.phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Provides inmates vocational instruction and training using desktop publishing programs and Microsoft Office suite of applications. World of Works provides access to computers for resumes and other correspondence. Participants: Inmates in the Philadelphia Prison System |
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Contact: Margaret McManus, Asst. Dean of MS, CIS, and IT Leadership 1900 W. Olney Ave.Philadelphia, PA 19141 Phone: (215) 951-1222 Fax: (215) 951-1805 Email: mcmanus@lasalle.edu URL: www.lasalle.edu |
Program Description: LaSalle University offers undergraduates, graduates, and certificate education at its main campus in Philadelphia, and at it Bucks county center. Participants: The essential benefit of these programs is the short and long term development of the IT workforce. The curriculum provides current computing and information science/systems concepts and the practical application of these concepts. Cost: credit |
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LaSalle University - Digital Arts Program Contact:
Margaret M. McCory Director, Philadelphia, Pa 19141 Phone: (215) 951-1136 Fax: (215) 951-1132 Email: mccoey@lasalle.edu URL: www.lasalle.edu/dart |
Program Description: Provides basic design concepts and skills for web design and development. The program is approximately 10 - 12 months in length. Participants: Program candidates are students wishing to develop
new technical skills or wishing to change careers. Students are targeted
based on professional organizations and newspaper circulation. |
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Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199 Phone: (215) 951-1826 Fax: (215) 951-1886 Email: not provided URL: www.lasalle.edu/academ/ecommerce |
Program Description: Program introduces participants to the world of eCommerce and enhances appreciation of this topic from a business management and technical perspective. Whatever your current position and goals, the eCommerce Certification Program allows you to gain the specific areas of expertise you need for success. Participants: The program is intended for business executives, general managers, customer supports managers, operations managers, entrepreneurs, practitioners and financial managers from all industries and organizations who wish to gain expertise in eCommerce. The ideal participant will have 2 to 3 years of proffesional experience, familiarity with basic PC hardware and software, internet and e-mail expertise. Space is limited and participants must have access to the internet and e-mail. Cost: 5 weeks $495, 7 weeks $695 |
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Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199 Phone: (888) LSU-9781 Fax: (215) 951-1886 Email: emba@lasalle.edu URL: http://www.lasalle.edu |
Program
Description: Program begins in August. The curriculum focuses
on the latest business principles such as how to develop effective
leadership skills, e-commerce, how to evaluate emerging technologies,
global issues and ethcial concerns. The EMBA requires 16 courses for
a total of 48 credits and is accredited by the prestigious AACSB (International
Association for Management Education), a distinction earned by only
one in four business programs nationwide. Participants: Candidates represent technology-based industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceutical and others - large and small, domestic and global. Academic backgrounds of the students will typically be engineering, computer science, or the natural sciences. Applicants with business or liberal arts backgrounds will not be eligible for admission to the program. Qualified candidates will have at least seven years of work experience with at least five years in management. Cost: $24,000 per year, $48,000 for the twenty-months, $1000 non-refundable deposit Financial Aid: None Sponsored By: None Partnerships: Independent |
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Leeway Learning Center Contact: Rennemede, NJ 08078 Phone: N/A Fax: (856) 310-0328 Email: solivialee@hotmal.com URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Certified education and information technology professionals
provide hands-on computer training through workshops, lectures, and
youth programs. Full day, half day and evening classes are offered
in Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Publisher,
and the internet. Participants: Classes can be designed as technology-based solutions for individuals, small businesses, or religious and community-based organizations. Cost: Course Financial Aid: Sponsorship Sponsored By: Program developed and operated by Ms. S. Olivia Lee Partnerships: Independent |
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Contact: Sam Winestein 901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: (215) 686-5290 Fax: (215) 686-3628 Email: winesteins@library.phila.gov URL: www.library.phila.gov |
Program
Description: Provides state of the art computer training. A variety
of courses are offered during the year by the staff and volunteers.
Participants: Library staff and the public Cost: Not provided Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Free Library of Philadelphia Partnerships: No |
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Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical School Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19134 Phone: (215) 291-4703 Fax: (215) 291-4807 Email: cclarke@phila.k12.pa.us URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Oracle - MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) Program focus is on providing instruction that can lead to industry standard certification in MS applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access. Participants: Students |
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Mayor Office of Community Services Contact: |
Program Description: MOCS Preparatory courses for teens and adults GED and ESL programs. Participants: Agency is charged to work with families or individuals
150% below proverty level, but no one is turned away. |
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Mayor's Office of Information Services, Office of Grants Development Support Contact:
Fax: (215) 299-7417 Email: msulman@phila.k12.pa.us URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Provides young people, parents and teaching staff
basic computer training and technology familiarization. Thirty centers
located across the city with networked computers. Participants: Open to the public Cost: N/A Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: School District of Philadelphia, Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Grant Partnerships: No |
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Mobile Computer Labs Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: (215) 684-4295 Fax: (215) 684-5868 Email: virginius.bragg@pha.phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: To provide youth basic computer skills using PHA
Police Vans equipped with computers with internet access. Permits
internet access and ability to generate documents such as resumes. Participants: Young people throughout the city connected with Housing Authority services. Cost: Not provided Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Philadelphia Housing Authority Partnerships: No |
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Northeast
High School, Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19111 Phone: (215) 728-5018 Fax: (215) 728-5920 Email: aseigle @phila.k12.pf.us URL: http://www.nehs.phila.k12.pa.us |
Program
Description: Offers Microsoft Office courses to students; in partnership
with Cisco. Participants: Students Cost: Free Financial Aid: Scholarship Sponsored By: School District of Philadelphia Partnerships: In partnership |
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Nueva Esperanza Academy Contact: |
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Description: Establish mentoring relationships and provide job
training. A student partner can keep employers current on trends,
etc. Participants: Students living in the Hunting Park area of Philadelphia. Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: None Partnerships: Independent |
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Office for Public Services and Support Contact: |
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Description: The LEAP After School Program provides homework assistance,
computer literacy, library skills, and enrichment activities for school
age children and teens (grades 1 through 12). The program is offered
Monday through Friday at all Free Library locations. Orientation Training
in technology is meant to familiarize youth with computer-related
topics through structured programs. The program establishes Teen Leadership
Assistants (TLA) and After School Leaders (ASL) to use library resources
to interact with the public using the library. Participants: Elementary through high school age young people throughout the city. Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Free Library of Philadelphia Partnerships: City of Philadelphia, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Pew Charitable Trusts and DeWitt Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund. |
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Contact:
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Program
Description: PIT is a two-year college offering a variety of technology-oriented
certification tracks and degree programs. These areas include: Microsoft
Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certification, Microsoft Computer System
Engineer (MCSE) Certification, and A+ Training Certification in PC
repair and maintenance. All three certification preparation courses
are incorporated into Associate Degree curricula, and can also be
taken separately through enrollment in day or evening classes. Participants: Students seeking the fast track to a career in computer-related fields. Cost: Credit Financial Aid: Scholarships, loans Sponsored By: Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Partnerships: Independent |
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People for People, Inc Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: (215) 235-2340 Fax: (215) 235-6435 Email: dclvong@aol.com URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Not provided Participants: Training those on welfare/public assistance, the working poor (235% poverty) certified through the County Assistance Office. Recruits come from PWDC. Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: State of Penn Dept of Public Welfare & PWDC Partnerships: Independent |
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Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205 Fax: (215) 573-1134 Email: hillarya@pobox.upenn.edu URL: http:/www.upenn.edu |
Program
Description: 43 colleges & universities in the region partner
with us to enhance service and service-learning throughout the region.
We are increasingly trying to promote campus-school-community partnerships
that bridge the digital divide. Participants: Students, faculty, staff of higher eds: CBDS; Schools through personal connections. Cost: Not provided Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Corporation for National Service member institutions Partnerships: In partnership |
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Description: Volunteer projects rotate by month. Listings are
available on the web, by fax or by phone. They include activities
by category including Education/Literacy and Technology. For example,
participants teach basic computing skills to group classes. Participants: Philadelphia Cares mobilizes people to address the critical social, educational, and environmental concerns of the Greater Philadelphia region through volunteer action. Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Corporate and Private Donations Partnerships: Independent |
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Contact: 420
Pine Street |
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Description: Associates and Baccalaureate degrees available in
Information Technology, Business Administration and Paralegal Studies.
They feature Online Degrees, Corporate programs, NE Philadelphia Locations,
Accelerated Evening and Weekend Degrees and Daytime Classes. Participants: Students seek to receive a 4-year degree in Information Technology. Cost: Credit Financial Aid: grants, loans Sponsored By: None Partnerships: Independent |
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Information Technology Center Contact: Dr. Naheed N. Ahmed, Director 137 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038 Phone: (215) 576-7377or (888) 772-1580 Fax: (215) 576-5652 Email: ahmed@princetonweb.com URL: http://www.princetonweb.com |
Program
Description: PITC offers both cooperate and individual computer
training in IT Solutions like Oracle eBusiness, Microsoft Certification,
Cisco Systems, SAP Consulting, Java, Linux and web tools. Their programs
are available on a 20 week or 1 year basis. Schedules include evening,
weekday and weekend classes. Participants: Students who need computer training to enhance their skills for the job market. Cost: Course Financial Aid: Loans Sponsored By: Princeton Information Technology Center Partnerships: Independent |
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Rockteam Contact: Fran Green, Certified Instructor 126 Great Valley Parkway Malvern, PA 19355 Phone: 610-640-4880 Fax: Not provided Email: fgreen@rockteam.com URL: http://www.rockteam.com |
Program
Description: Training course options include general computing
literacy, programming, graphics tools, Lotus Notes and Domino, System
Administration, and Microsoft Certification. Participants: Downsized workers, career changers, employees wishing to attain certification, students identified by word of mouth, unemployment agencies, advertising. Cost: Course Financial Aid: No Sponsored By: The Rockteam Partnerships: Independent |
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Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19111 Phone: (215) 342-4488 Fax: none Email: smena@juno.com URL: www.churchofstwilliam.org |
Program
Description: Not provided Participants: Students Cost: free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Saint William School Partnerships: Independent |
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Samuel S. Fels High School Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19111 Phone: (215) 537-2516 Fax: None Email: jfunk@phila.k12.pa.us URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Offers Microsoft Office courses to students. Participants: Students Cost: Free Financial Aid: Yes Sponsored By: Cisco Net Academy Partnerships: Cisco |
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School District of Philadelphia Contact: Elizabeth McCormick, Coordinator Instructional Media School District ofPhiladelphia JFK Center, Room 424 Philadelphia, PA 19146 Phone: (215) 875-3781 Fax: (215) 875-5790 Email: emccormi@phila.k12.pa.us URL: www.phila.k12.pa.us |
Program
Description: Not provided Participants: Students Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: School District of Philadelphia, Office of Information Partnerships: Yes |
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Shelter Based Computer Labs (SBCL) Contact: or (717) 657-4804 Fax: None Email: Not provided URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Utilizes computer curriculum for adult literary,
lifeskills and children's educational activities. The labs also provide
basic computer training and internet access. Participants: Shelter residents Cost: Not provided Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Office of Emergency Shelter and Services (OESS) Partnerships: No |
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Skills for Life Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: (215) 684-4295 Fax: (215) 684-5668 Email: virginius.bragg@pha.phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Utilizes PCs to provide year round academic assistance,
career exploration, counseling and community service to improve academic
performance. Participants: Young people throughout the city connected with Housing Authority services. Cost: Not provided Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Philadelphia Housing Authority Partnerships: No |
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Simon Gratz High School Contact: Hilderbrand Pelzer III, Principal 18th & Huntington Park AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19140 Phone: (201) 227-4408 Fax: None Email: hpelzer@phila.k12.pa.us URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Not provided Participants: Students Cost: N/A Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Philadelphia School District Partnerships: Independent |
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South Philadelphia High School Contact:
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Program
Description: Oracle - MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist)
Program focus is on providing instruction that can lead to industry
standard certification in MS applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
and Access. Participants: Students Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: School District of Philadelphia/Oracle Partnerships: Oracle |
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Tasker Computer Center Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: (215) 684-4295 Fax: (215) 684-4086 Email: virginius.bragg@pha.phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Utilizing PLATO Software (Computer Based Training)
to prepare residents for pre-apprentice construction trades. Participants: Housing Authority services recipients. Cost: Not provided Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Philadelphia Housing Authority Partnerships: No |
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Universal Companies Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19146 Phone: (215) 546-1880 Fax: (215) 546-1480 Email: lharmon@universalcompanies.org URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Provides members of the city's unemployed with valuable
vocational training through work with DPW, PWDC and the Department
of Labor. Participants: Community residents Cost: Free Financial Aid: No Sponsored By: Department of Public Works, PWDC, Department of Labor Partnerships: Independent |
| University
of The Arts Contact: Terry Applebaum 320 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: (215) 717-6388 Fax: (215) 717-8389 Email:tapplebaum@uarts.edu URL: http://www.uarts.edu |
Program
Description: We are in discussion with Project Home about a technical
program for high school youth. We collaborate with the public school
system and Arts in Education partnership. Participants: Adults, either in professions now requiring technology, or those willing to make a career change. We train many high school and elementary teachers as well. Cost: Course - some discounts apply Financial Aid: yes Sponsored By: University of The Arts Partnerships: Yes |
| Wistar
Institute Contact: William Wunner, Professor Director of Biotechnology 3601 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: (215) 898-3854 Fax: (215) 898-3868 Email: wunner@wister.upenn.edu URL: www.wistar.org/education _training/biomedicaltech.html |
Program
Description: Community College of Philadelphia, The Wistar Institute
and The Fels Institute at Temple train college students to become
biomedical research technicians. Participants: Community College of Philadelphia students who respond to information sessions and are screened for preparation and aptitude. Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Community College of Philadelphia and The Wister Institute Partnerships: In partnership |
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WorkForce Solutions 2000 Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: (215) 685-3634 Fax: (215) 685-3601 Email: mark.spearman@phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: To provide basic computer, administrative and office
skills that include job readiness and retention training. Participants: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) recipients Cost: Not provided Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Mayor's Office of Community Service Partnerships: No |
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Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: (215) 686-5436 Fax: None Email: Not provided URL: http://www.library.phila.gov |
Program
Description: Course is each Wednesday, 6pm - 8pm, if you are changing
careers, conducting a job search, developing a resume' and more. Participants: Adult job seekers Cost: Free Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: The Free Library Partnerships: Office of Commonwealth Libraries |
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Youth Web Contact: Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: (215) 685-3500 Fax: (215) 685-3517 Email: twilliams76@hotmail.com URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: To provide basic and advanced computer training.
This after school program provides instruction in computer repair,
MOUS certification, troubleshooting and use of the internet. Participants: High school age young people throughout the city. Cost: Not provided Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Mayor's Office of Community Service Partnerships: No |