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Professional Attire & Career Readiness Pop-Up

Looking for a job or preparing for your next interview? Join us for a career readiness event designed to help you take the next step with confidence.

What to expect:� Access to professional attire boutique� Resume building support� Mock interview practice� Career resources and guidance

📅Tuesday, September 1, 2026�🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM�
📍The Lenfest Center – Community Room 3890 N 10th St�Philadelphia, PA 19140

This event is ideal for:�
•Job seekers�
•Individuals preparing for interviews or career changes�
•Those reentering the workforce�
•Anyone seeking professional attire at no cost

Questions?
Contact Kelly Casanova at 445-345-2491 or [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!

Today! Listen for Graduate Philadelphia on "Evening WURDs" hosted by Dr. James Peterson today at 4:40 PM EST. Program Specialist David A. Buckholtz and adult learner Tonya Williams will share information about a signature adult learner grant made possible by the S. Albert Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation.

Tune in this afternoon to learn more about how this grant is helping to address outstanding balances, supporting colleges, and empowering adult learners to return to learning.

Many thanks to our host, Ashanti Martin, Jordan Booth, Teri Tillman and the WURD Radio team.

WURD: https://wurdradio.com/

Ace Your Next Job Interview Be Ready. Be Confident. Be Hired.

Practice and perfect your interview answers using Google's Interview Warmup tool. No pressure and real results. Learn proven strategies used by Google recruiters and gain the confidence to make a strong impression.

July 16th | 6:00–7:00 PM (Virtual via Zoom)

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improve-your-interview-with-grow-with-google-series-tickets-1992496195758?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite

Spots are open. Register today to secure your place in either session!

Join us for these upcoming sessions from Graduate Philadelphia and Parent & Family University.

Career Integrated Learning Advising (CILA) Advance Your Career. Strengthen Your Future.

A 3-week virtual series helping adult learners identify skills, set goals, and build a long-term career and learning plan. Connect with colleges offering adult-learner friendly programs and learn about scholarship and grant opportunities.

Today, July 15th | 6:00–7:00 PM — 21 Questions Every Adult Learner Should Ask Before Enrolling in Workforce Training or College

July 22nd | 6:00–7:00 PM — Earning Workforce Certificates & Micro-Credentials

July 29th | 6:00–7:00 PM — Postsecondary Pathways: Tackling Back Balances & Finishing Your Degree

Offered virtually via Zoom with access shared upon registration.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-integrated-learning-advising-wholistic-adult-learning-supports-tickets-1992498240875?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite

Through generous funding from the S. Albert Fund at the Philadelphia Foundation we are offering a grant for adult learners. This grant supports women in clearing institutional balances and returning to college.

The current application cycle will be open from July 13th to August 28th, 2026.

Link to apply opens July 13th, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf15kjeRGa8jp7kftfvjauf1B2hyvYPHWHmMbKI0uMpP3q-Tg/closedform

Improve Your Resume & Online Job Search Skills.

Excited about our phenomenal June 18th guest speaker, Michael Robinson, M.S. who brings his remarkable experience, wonderful presence, and strong expertise to the upcoming session.

Thank you to Grow with Google for the additional career readiness resources and tp our Parent & Family University partners.

Register today for the advanced, virtual session on Thursday, June 18th 5:30 - 6:30 PM:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improve-your-resume-advanced-class-with-grow-with-google-tickets-1991060709179

⚽🎓 Heading to the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia?

Stop by the Graduate Philadelphia table at the Philadelphia Phestival Marketplace on Kelly Drive and learn how you can earn a degree, gain new skills, or advance your career through our adult learner and workforce development programs.

📅 June 11 – July 19, 2026
📍 Kelly Drive, Philadelphia

-Education and career resources
-Workforce training opportunities
-Adult learner support services

Your next goal starts here. Kick off your comeback with Graduate Philadelphia today!

The Summer Preview Newsletter is live!

It is a snapshot of the momentum and determination we see every day in the learners, job seekers, families, and partners we serve. We are deeply grateful to the supporters and funders who ensure that the services we offer remain free for individuals and enable Graduate Philadelphia to catalyze meaningful change.

Read and subscribe, and follow us on Facebook for more information.

https://mailchi.mp/graduatephiladelphia/graduate-philadelphia-pathways-june26-5867140