Fostering the Power of North Philadelphia

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**

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