Economic Development plays a vital role in the work of the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement. We have created a short list of organizations that focus on economic/workforce development. We are looking to expand the list as time goes on. The list includes organizations that will help you navigate and explore opportunities for men and boys of color, gain knowledge, teach new skills, and promote job readiness. 

Do you think your organization should be added to the list? Please reach out to Jack Drummond, Director of Black Male Engagement, at jack.drummond@phila.gov.

National Workforce Opportunity Network, LLC

The National Workforce Opportunity Network (NWON) provides job readiness and career preparedness workshops throughout the Philadelphia region to help businesses meet their staffing needs and to build a skilled workforce.

Address: 21 South 11th St, Suite 504, Philadelphia, Pa 19107

Campus Philly

Campus Philly is a 501(c) 3 non-profit fueling economic growth by encouraging college students to study, explore, live and work in the Greater Philadelphia tri-state region.

Address: 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, Pa 19102

Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc.

PYN works to equip young people for academic achievement, economic opportunity and personal success.

Address: 400 Market St, Suite 200, Philadelphia, Pa 19106

Phone: 267-502-3800

Episcopal Community Services

ECS empowers individuals and families to determine and follow their own paths. Their mission is to challenge and reduce intergenerational poverty by increasing the ability of people to improve their lives and achieve economic independence.

Address: 225 S. 3rd St, Philadelphia, Pa 19106

Phone: (215) 351-1400

JEVS Career Strategies Youth Services

Career Strategies Youth Services offers a variety of standardized test prep, admissions and financial aid counseling to assist individuals with post-secondary plans for college, trade, vocational and certification programs.

Address: 1845 Walnut St, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, Pa 19103

The BANKSGiving Company

The BANKSGiving Company is an economic and community development nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Banksgiving provides programming designed to help kids learn about financial literacy while providing a hands-on and interactive approach to building their financial literacy skills.

Phone: (267) 632-5181
Email: info@BanksGiving.org

ACHIEVEability

ACHIEVEability permanently breaks the generational cycle of poverty for low income, single parent, and homeless families through higher education, affordable housing, supportive services, community and economic development, and accountability.

Address: 35 N 60th St, Philadelphia, Pa 19139
Phone: (215) 748-8800

PowerCorpsPHL

PowerCorpsPHL provides participants with the opportunity to develop the skills required to become environmental stewards, secure meaningful work, and become civically engaged members of society.

Email: info@PowerCorpsPHL.org

Urban League of Philadelphia (ULP)

ULP is a community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream.

Address: 121 Broad St, 9th Floor, Philadelphia, Pa 19107
Phone: (215) 985-3220