Temple University’s Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative (LNPWI) is dedicated to enhancing the earning potential within local communities through comprehensive job training and career readiness programs. By focusing on creating sustainable employment outcomes, LNPWI not only aids individuals in securing long-term job opportunities but also in developing the necessary skills to thrive in today’s competitive job market. Similarly, in competitive sports, such as football, the development and training of individuals are crucial. Teams like FC Barcelona invest heavily in their FC Barcelona players, focusing on continuous professional development to ensure peak performance. Just as LNPWI prepares individuals for successful careers, sports organizations prepare athletes for high-level competition, underscoring the universal importance of structured training and development in achieving long-term success.
Our Approach
Community Driven
Our strategies are informed by our partnerships with the North Philadelphia community including service providers, community organizations, faith based institutions, employers, and residents.
Place Based
Everything we do focuses on serving the eight zip codes surrounding Temple University’s Main Campus: 19121, 19122, 19123, 19125, 19130, 19132, 19133, & 19140.
Opportunities for Everyone
We seek to serve anyone who is unemployed, underemployed, or underpaid including: Youth, Adults, Returning Citizens, Individuals with Disabilities, English Language Learners, Immigrants, & Veterans.
Our Partners
LNPWI has partnerships with over 20 community, university, and employer partners to offer diverse job readiness and career training programs that meet the needs of all North Philadelphia residents. Partners include:
- Called to Serve CDC
- Center for Employment Opportunities
- Community Integrated Services
- Congreso de Latinos Unidos
- District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund
- Electrical Association of Philadelphia
- Esperanza Inc.
- JEVS Human Services
- Maternity Care Coalition
- Philadelphia Housing Authority
- Project HOME
- Steppingstone Scholars
- Temple’s Center for Community Partnership
- Temple’s Center for Obesity Research and Education
- Temple’s Institute on Disabilities
- Temple’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine
- Temple’s University College
- Temple’s Center for Bioethics, Urban Health, & Policy
- Temple’s College of Education
- Temple’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese
- Temple’s Office of Community Relations
- Temple’s Pan African Studies Community Education Program (PASCEP)
- Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
- …and more!
LNPWI by the Numbers
$2.6 M
invested in local workforce development programs
1,746
people served
12
workforce development projects for North Philadelphia funded
10
community-driven reports on workforce and labor in North Philadelphia published
**in 2018-2019**
Our Recent Posts
- Temple
Cares Bridge to Employment: Helping Young Philadelphians Get Connected to Careers in
Healthcare
By: Olivia Lamborn The Temple Cares Bridge to Employment program, hosted by the Temple University College of Education’s Intergenerational Center, is breaking new ground in their pathway to providing young Philadelphians with the skills they need to get ahead in … Continue reading Temple Cares Bridge to Employment: Helping Young Philadelphians Get Connected to Careers in Healthcare
- Partner
Spotlight: Temple’s Center for Community Partnerships Brings Meaningful Workforce Opportunities
To Youths in North Philadelphia
By: Olivia Lamborn The Temple University Center for Community Partnerships (TUCCP) is an organization dedicated to seeking out workforce development and employment opportunities for adults and youth ages 17-24. Their youth programs are meant to help out those who have … Continue reading Partner Spotlight: Temple’s Center for Community Partnerships Brings Meaningful Workforce Opportunities To Youths in North Philadelphia
- Partner Spotlight:
Maternity Care Coalition
By Hafeezat Bishi Welcome to the latest edition to our partner spotlights, where we share information and the work of our LNPWI Partners. The Perinatal Community Health Worker Program (formerly the North Philadelphia Community Doula and Breastfeeding Program) at Maternity … Continue reading Partner Spotlight: Maternity Care Coalition
