Workforce Academy (Public High School)

Workforce Academy

Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center Workforce Academy (OICWA) is a tuition-free accelerated high school college and career readiness program. At Philadelphia OICWA young adults do not have to choose between going to college or into the workforce, we prepare them for both.

Philadelphia OICWA serves students, in grades 9th -12th and/or ages 16 to 21 who are over-aged and under-credited, seeking to earn a high school diploma, gain employable work skills, needing assistance in post secondary planning and driven by the idea of building a long-term career, with the assistance of job placement in the student’s selected choice of study.

Philadelphia OICWA offers course of study and job development in four of Philadelphia’s premier work industries, including, front desk operations, environmental services, culinary arts and banking.

Click here to access Workforce Academy Onboarding Documents

ALL OICWA graduates will graduate with a PA high school diploma AND one of the following:

• American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute certificate
• ServSafe certificate
• Bank works certificate of completion
• In addition, graduates will:
• Participate in networking opportunities with major companies, such as the Philadelphia Convention Center and Santander
• Bank, as well as, local hotel and restaurants.
• Have access to career services and an individualized post-secondary plan for future options.

OICWA provides young adults with:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Re-entry opportunity
• Free transportation for students ages 16 -20
• Job readiness skills to enter directly into the workforce
• Internships and externships
• College Acceptance
• SAT/ACT preparation
• Mentorship
• Additional resources to include housing, financial management, wellness and parenting skills.
• Job Placement

Please forward interests and request to requestphilaoicwfa@philaoic.org.

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