The ForTheLove Project

The ForTheLove Project is a grassroots approach to combat violence in underserved areas throughout the city of Philadelphia. By combining Sports (basketball) and Workforce Development models, the ForTheLove Project has served over 1,200 individuals in the past year and is on track to increase participation as we grow and expand.

Career Café

Career Café is a Workforce Development Workshop series that will enable participants to feel at home in a café type atmosphere either in person or virtual; where learning how to prepare for, seek, apply and attain employment is the primary focus of the Café. This program is designed for participants that have completed a vocational training program and are looking for sustainable employment geared around their certification earned through their vocational training. Program activity also includes one-on-one career coaching sessions and specialized workshops. Special events such as Hiring Fairs, site visits to Employers, Job Fairs at outside agencies, and Personal Effectiveness classes, are also conducted throughout the program model

Focus on Finance

Focus on Finance teaches participants how to master everyday financial skills, and more importantly, bridges the gap to employee benefits as individuals are ready to enter/re-enter the workforce. Through live coaching or online video courses that range from 10 minutes to one hour, participants will learn how to budget, manage debt, achieve financial goals, and better understand, buy and use health insurance, financial products, services and resources. This program will guide participants towards financial independence and self-sufficiency. Each individual's activity can be tracked, reported and integrated into existing programs. The courses can be customized and even include links to additional resources and preferred service providers.

Digital Literacy Skills: The Classroom, the Workplace, and the Community

Have you heard about digital literacy and how important it is to learn, but can't see how it will actually impact your life? We understand the struggle, and that's why we've created this program: to give you concrete examples of the types of digital literacy skills you can obtain easily. We'll make it simple to see how digital literacy can improve your life in many aspects. We'll go over examples for the home, the classroom, the workplace, and for your own personal hobbies and endeavors. Some would fit into multiple categories, but we chose the one it was most applicable to. We want you to understand how quickly your life can be improved with enhanced digital literacy, all you have to do is sign up to learn more!

Our courses include but are not limited to:

•Basic functionality of a computer/laptop  •Digital Communication
•Email Etiquette
•Resume building 
•Work/Life digital balance
•Internet Safety practices 
 

Print and Press Workshop

Print and Press Workshop This intensive two-day screen-printing workshop offers a broad range of information and hands-on printing experience. This training is great for the beginner. Learn the basics of using Cricut and Silhouette vinyl cutting machines to cut various types of vinyl in order to press them on clothing, garments, hats, mugs, signage, etc. This training is great for the beginner and those looking to start a screen-printing business. GSE teaches you how to print t-shirts for fun and profit. A great course for those looking to do professional printing at home too. Learn everything you need to become a successful entrepreneur. Complete the class & we pay for your LLC through the State of Pennsylvania…That simple!

What You Will Gain From Our Workshop

• Update your screen and vinyl cutting skills
• Gain hands-on printing workshop experience • Work with the latest equipment
• Get personal attention and instruction
• All required materials supplied
• Beginning classes designed for the novice
• Complete question-and-answer sessions 
  
 

Mentor/Mentee Program

The goal of the program is to connect participants with a professional willing to serve as a mentor to assist in personal growth and overall development. The program requires participants to connect with their mentee one time per month. Mentees look to assume leadership roles in efforts to create respectful and inclusive environments and communities. An underlying principle of the program is that learning about social justice issues is a life-long process. By engaging in this process, Mentees learn how to effectively respond when they hear racial slurs, name-calling, and put-downs in the hallways, classrooms, offices, buildings, etc. in their schools, homes and/or workplace. Participants also develop the skills to lead interactive discussions and workshops for their peers and others across various platforms. The Mentor Program provides mentees with the training resources to design and lead interactive programs that promote an environment that is respectful and civil, creating and maintaining lucrative professional relationships and networking opportunities. There is still hope for us to have a thriving and well functioning community!