This month we are thrilled to announce the pilot of our Marine Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program.This initiative aims to equip young adults with essential maritime skills and open pathways to rewarding careers in the marine trades.The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation has offered a $50K challenge grant to help us raise the funds needed to fully fund the 2024-25 session. With your help, we can maximize the impact of this grant and ensure a successful program.
Program Overview
Over the next six months, three dedicated young adults will receive hands-on training in a wide range of skills critical to maritime preservation and maintenance. Our trainees will engage in:
Vital Repair and Maintenance: Participants will work on essential repair and upkeep projects on our ships, gaining practical experience in areas such as carpentry, engineering, and rigging.
Targeted Instruction: In addition to on-the-job training, participants will receive specialized instruction from our experienced staff and guest experts. Topics will include, career planning, safety protocols, as well as specific trade skills.
Site Visits: To broaden their horizons and expose them to potential career opportunities, trainees will visit various maritime and trade employers and educational institutions. These visits will provide insights into different career paths and help them establish valuable industry connections.
Building on a Strong Foundation
For decades PSPG volunteers have discovered careers in maritime trades through the Guild. This program focuses those proven capabilities on a demographic that can greatly benefit: young Philadelphians aged 18-26. By targeting this age group, we aim to offer participants a unique opportunity to discover their passion and potentially build a career in marine trades.
A Step Towards a Brighter Future
The Marine Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program is more than just a training initiative; it's a pathway to a brighter future for our participants. By providing them with the skills and experiences needed to succeed in the maritime industry, we are helping to create a diverse and skilled workforce that will contribute to the preservation of our maritime heritage.
Get Involved and Support Our Mission
We invite our community to join us in celebrating this exciting milestone. Your support is crucial to the success of our programs and the futures of these young individuals. Stay tuned for updates on the progress of our pre-apprentices.
Thank you for being a part of our journey!
About the Brook J. Lenfest Foundation
The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation is a charitable foundation established by Brook J. Lenfest in 2000, whose trustees include Brook and his mother Marguerite. It is dedicated to making people aware of positive life choices and providing support and opportunities for those motivated to pursue them. Its grants focus mainly on education, job training and mentoring programs.
Philadelphia Foundation provides administrative and management support services for the Brook J. Lenfest Foundation. It receives grant applications and distributes grants approved by the Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Board of Directors.
About Philadelphia Foundation
Founded in 1918, Philadelphia Foundation strengthens the economic, social and civic vitality of Greater Philadelphia. Philadelphia Foundation grows effective philanthropic investment, connects individuals and institutions across sectors and geography, and advances civic initiatives through partnerships and collaboration. A publicly supported foundation, the Philadelphia Foundation manages more than 1,000 charitable funds established by its donors and makes over 1,000 grants and scholarship awards each year. To learn more visit www.philafound.org.
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