WorkReady
WorkReady school-year programs operate between September and June during or after school hours. All programs are paid, but payment type and payment amount vary.
A couple of things to note about WorkReady school year:
There are limited opportunities for School-Year programs.
Applications are by invite only. A referral code from a partner organization is required to apply.
Have a referral code from a WorkReady School-Year provider?
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If you're invited to enroll...
UPLOAD YOUR VITAL DOCUMENTS
Like with any job, certain vital documents are needed to prove your identity and that you're eligible to work.
If invited, you will need to submit a variety of documents that vary by age and gender/sex assigned at birth to prove things like how old you are, that you live in Philadelphia, that you are eligible to work, and that you meet program requirements such as income levels.
Your invitation email with instructions will come from WorkReadyHelp@pyninc.org. Check your email regularly and look in your spam and junk folders just in case!
Do not email any documents
You will need to return to your application to upload clear digital copies of your paperwork and vital documents.
VITAL DOCUMENTS
VITAL DOCUMENTS
Vital documents prove who you are, where you live and that you can work in the United States. These documents are legal documents and are often issued by federal, state, local, and school authorities.
If you have your Social Security card, a form of photo ID that has your address, and a work permit if you are between 14-17 years-old, you have everything you need!
Don’t have those? No problem! Check out our Vital Docs list to learn what other documents are accepted:
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Social Security Number |
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Identity and Age Who needs this? All participants |
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Philadelphia Residency Who needs this? All participants |
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Citizenship/Eligibility to work Who needs this? All participants |
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PROGRAM PAPERWORK
PROGRAM PAPERWORK
These are documents that you will need to fill out, sign and upload along with your vital documents. Some documents will need to be signed by a parent or guardian if you are under 18. Documents can be printed and completed or filled out and signed electronically.
Listed below are the additional documents that need to be submitted based on your age and gender/sex assigned at birth. Make sure before submitting that you are completing the correct qualifications packet.
Wage-Based Programming
Incentive-Based Programming
Proof of Selective Service registration is required if assigned MALE at birth and age 18 or older as of June 30th, 2022. See below for registration and verification options.
If 18 or older, but not registered
Register TodayIf 18 or older, and registered
Verify registrationIf 17, but will be 18 as of 6/30/2022
Download the Fillable Registration FormNote: For more information about who needs to register for Selective Service Registration CLICK HERE
GIVEN OUR CURRENT REALITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WORKREADY SCHOOL-YEAR HAS BEEN REDESIGNED.
All participants will have the opportunity to earn incentives or wages either in-person or digitally. Each partner organization will be operating individual programs on a rolling basis. We will continue to monitor local, state and government orders and recommendations to determine the best options for all program experiences.
Contact Us
WorkReady School-Year is managed by the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN). If you have questions or need help getting connected, you can contact your WorkReady program partner or contact PYN directly by:
Calling the WorkReady Hotline: 267.502.3900
The WorkReady youth hotline is managed Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.