This pilot project, under the leadership of one of JOIN’s founding partners, the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board, brings together the Sustainable Business Network, , the Federation of Neighborhood Centers and three of its member agencies (Diversified Community Services, Lutheran Settlement House, and United Communities Southeast Philadelphia), and the City of Philadelphia to ensure low-skilled adults have access to well-paying jobs and advancement opportunities in this emerging industry. Specifically, GJRP will develop and implement a coordinated infrastructure to assess new and marginally employed Philadelphia workers and connect them to pipelines for advancement in green jobs.

Community Partners:
Diversified Community Services
United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia
Lutheran Settlement House
Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board (PWIB)
Sustainable Business Network (SBN)
City of Philadelphia’s Sustainability Office
Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA)
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Funding Source:
Living Cities- an innovative philanthropic collaborative of 21 of the world’s largest foundations and financial institutions)