Given our current realities during the COVID-19 pandemic, this summer, WorkReady has been redesigned.
All participants will have the opportunity to earn incentives digitally and we will continue to monitor local, state and government orders and recommendations to determine the best options for in-person summer experiences for participants.
How to Get WorkReady
Roadmap to a digital WorkReady experience:
PREPARE
Gather your docs! For any job (not just WorkReady), you must provide vital documents to prove you are eligible to work. Before getting started, check to see what documents you have already or identify what you will need to locate.
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Valid Photo ID
Digital experiences that are incentive-based will not require a work permit.
Do you have an email address? You’ll need one to apply for WorkReady. If you need to, you can create a free email account using Google, Outlook, or Yahoo.
Pro-tip: make your email address professional, such as firstname.lastname@email.com. We will contact you at the email address you enter on your application, so make sure to check your email often.
Step 1: Apply February June
Filling out an application lets us know you’re interested in WorkReady and the earlier you apply, the better. This is also the opportunity to indicate if you are connected to a WorkReady partner organization or are interested in working with a specific WorkReady partner organization by using their referral code. You can find a list of WorkReady partner organizations here. Applying does not guarantee placement in a program.
Step 2: Enroll March June
Enrollment is the opportunity to complete and sign required paperwork and submit copies or pictures of documents necessary to continue beyond the application phase. Enrollment is by invitation only and can be completed on a mobile device or computer by using a secure folder that will be sent to the email address used on the application.
| To verify: | You will need one of the following vital documents. If you do not have them, you can use the links below to find out how to get copies of your vital documents. Processes to obtain documents may be delayed due to COVID-19 regulations. |
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| Social Security Number helps identify and accurately record wages or earnings. |
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| Identity and Age |
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| Philadelphia Residency |
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| Citizenship/Eligibility to work |
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| Selective Service [males only] |
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| School Status | School Records [such as a report card] |
| Low Income or proof of additional barrier to employment. | participants must prove low income eligibility or provide proof of barrier to education and employment. Additional information can be found here. |
Step 3: Participate in a digital experience between July-August
Once you have completed steps 1 & 2, if selected, you partner organization will share details about your digital or in-person experience.
WorkReady Partner organizations will provide three possible digital experiences for youth to explore.
Young people will receive payment* connected to completing milestones or tasks digitally.
Participants may have...
experiences developed and led by WorkReady partner organization,
experiences in three tracks developed by PYN and led by the WorkReady partner organization,
a hybrid of experiences developed by PYN and by the WorkReady partner organization and led by WorkReady partner
...with a focus on...
Digital Career Exposure
learning about various career opportunities based on personal interests, abilities and aptitudes.
Financial Literacy
learning how money is earned, spent, saved and how to use financial resources.
Digital Literacy and Brand Identity
learning how to use, share and contribute to information through digital technologies.
*max incentive is $595 for WorkReady 2020
Contact Us
- Emailing us: youth@pyninc.org
- Calling the WorkReady Hotline: 267.502.3742
The WorkReady youth hotline is managed Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.