West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI), a workforce development program through the University City District, won a $339,000 grant from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation to support workforce development for justice-involved individuals.
During FY22, 17% of WPSI’s participants were justice-involved individuals and only half of them graduated, according to the org. These funds will support WPSI as it increases capacity to serve these individuals through support systems and knowledge. This could include bringing on people with more expertise helping these individuals.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to JPMorgan Chase for their continued support of the Skills Initiative,” wrote the University City District in an announcement. “With this latest grant, they have now contributed over $2 million to support our crucial work of connecting Philadelphians to career pathways with major local employers.”
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