About
ApprenticeshipPHL, powered by Philadelphia Works, is a working collaborative and convener of strategic partnerships that supports the expansion of Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships across the Southeastern Pennsylvania Region. We build more equitable and inclusive apprenticeship models that open doors to career pathways for underrepresented populations.
ApprenticeshipPHL, powered by Philadelphia Works, is a working collaborative and convener of strategic partnerships that supports the expansion of Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships across the Southeastern Pennsylvania Region. We build more equitable and inclusive apprenticeship models that open doors to career pathways for underrepresented populations.
What we do
We coordinate a broad range of events, trainings, and social media campaigns to develop awareness about apprenticeship and our partners’ apprenticeship programs.
Program registration is only the first step. For your apprenticeship to thrive, you’ll need to implement, sustain, and enhance your program. We are available to provide technical assistance to ensure your program is successful.
Southeastern Pennsylvania has a robust ecosystem of apprenticeship partners. We are eager to connect your business with experienced local intermediaries, educational partners and more.
If your organization is thinking about registering an apprenticeship program, we will meet with you and support with the registration process.
We can provide you with an overview of available funding opportunities with an eye toward sustainable funding models.
Outreach, Education, and Awareness
We coordinate a broad range of events, trainings, and social media campaigns to develop awareness about apprenticeship and our partners’ apprenticeship programs.
Apprenticeship Registration
If your organization is thinking about registering an apprenticeship program, we will meet with you and support with the registration process.
Technical Assistance
Program registration is only the first step. For your apprenticeship to thrive, you’ll need to implement, sustain, and enhance your program. We are available to provide technical assistance to ensure your program is successful.
Funding Opportunities
We can provide you with an overview of available funding opportunities with an eye toward sustainable funding models.
Regional Partnerships
Southeastern Pennsylvania has a robust ecosystem of apprenticeship partners. We are eager to connect your business with experienced local intermediaries, educational partners and more.
We would love for you to join us!
Please complete the form below to become a member of ApprenticeshipPHL (APHL), the SEPA region’s apprenticeship ecosystem, managed by Philadelphia Works’ Apprenticeship Team. APHL has the overall goal of increasing and aligning Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship programs for the benefit of local residents and employers.
Once this form is completed, you will be receiving an email invitation to our monthly meeting series. APHL meetings are held every 4th Monday from 12pm-1pm.
Apprenticeship Navigators build, connect, and grow apprenticeship programs across the Commonwealth.
In 2019, the Keystone Development Partnership (KDP) created a new Registered Apprenticeship program to train workforce professionals to assist companies and organizations with developing, maintaining, and growing apprenticeship programs. Each Navigator completes a one-year apprenticeship program, learning apprenticeship best practices and tactical strategies around this workforce solution.
Upon completing the program, Navigators are members of the Keystone Apprenticeship Alliance, a statewide network of workforce intermediaries with the goal of expanding apprenticeships into new occupations and industries through partnerships with employers, unions, government agencies, educators, and community organizations.
ApprenticeshipPHL partners closely with the Keystone Development Partnership and proudly supports the Navigator program. To find out more information about KDP or how to become a navigator click here.
Meet the Navigators
Liz Pisarczyk
Philadelphia Works Inc.
Liz Pisarczyk is an Apprenticeship Program Specialist with Philadelphia Works and an Apprenticeship Navigator journeyworker through the Keystone Development Partnership’s Registered Apprenticeship program. In this role, she primarily supports employers, non-profit organizations, education providers, and other partners in learning about apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship to expand these opportunities in Southeastern Pennsylvania. She offers technical assistance for program development and support to launch programs once they are registered. Having spent 20 years working with and on behalf of youth and young adults, Liz’s passion stems from an understanding of how systems impact individuals’ lives and is a fierce advocate for systems change that leads to positive outcomes for people and communities. Apprenticeship programs are one such option to impact systems change by creating job opportunities for people who have the talent and drive, but may lack formal training and experience.
Kaila Shannon
Philadelphia Works Inc.
Kaila Shannon is the Manager of Apprenticeships for Philadelphia Works. In this role, Kaila supports the management of apprenticeship grants and the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship programs. As a Registered Apprenticeship Navigator, Kaila assists in offering technical assistance to organizations and current sponsors in developing, registering, and implementing apprenticeship programs. Kaila also co-leads ApprenticeshipPHL, which is a regional collaborative dedicated to the strategic advancement of Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship programs in the SEPA region, including Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
Collaboration Partners
