August 13, 2024
University City District’s West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) and PIDC’s Navy Yard Skills Initiative (NYSI) are launching a collaborative professional development program to train Philadelphia residents for full-time, quality-wage careers with employer partner Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).
NSWCPD is located at the historic Navy Yard and will offer opportunities for program graduates to connect to Management Assistant roles starting at $26/hour. Applications are being accepted for the training program through August 23rd, with the program running September 19th through October 11th. Interested applicants can visit navyyard.org/skills to learn more about the program, training dates, and to submit an application.
PIDC is hosting a virtual information session on Thursday, August 15 to provide an overview of the program and recruitment process. Attendees will be able to hear the employer partner, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division and ask questions. Registration is now open.
The Management Assistant Program, custom-designed in collaboration with the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), connects participants to the tools and supports needed to build meaningful careers as federal employees. This full-time role, earning $26.36 per hour, provides administrative support to the managers and project teams responsible for naval machinery functionality at the Navy Yard.
The program seeks organized office professionals with experience coordinating schedules, greeting guests, preparing travel arrangements, and using Microsoft Office products. Submit an application by Friday, August 23 at 5 p.m.
