Industrial Trades Program Application

Program Eligibility

Thank you for your interest in the Industrial Trades Program built in partnership with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division!

Are you eligible to apply to the Industrial Trades Program?

To be considered, all applicants must commit to the full training schedule (below); be a resident of Philadelphia; possess a high school diploma or GED; and be able to pass a physical.

Because this part of the application process can take 45-minutes or more to complete well, first answer the questions below to determine if you meet the requirements to fill out this application.

Do you live in the City of Philadelphia?

Do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.?

Program Description

What is the Industrial Trades Program?

The Industrial Trades Program was built to prepare and connect graduates for a two-year opportunity as union trainees with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division at the Navy Yard. Trainees learn theory instruction and complete hands-on training to become either Machinery Mechanics or Electricians to support naval machinery functionality.

In this program, we offer:

Cutting-edge job connection strategies resulting in 93% of WPSI graduates finding employment
A $150 weekly stipend during the WPSI program participation
The opportunity to interview for $25/hr with benefits as Union Trainees with NSWCPD

This is a hybrid in-person and virtual program, so broadband internet is required to complete the training.

All applications must be submitted by 5PM, on Friday, September 29th, 2023.

How does the Industrial Trades Program align with your career goals and interests?

Who should apply?

Problem-solvers with a safety-first mindset who enjoy working with their hands and performing physical labor. Commitment to the full training schedule (below) is required:
In-Person Sessions, Mon-Fri 9AM - 12 PM (October 30 - November 17)
Additional one-on-one and small group virtual meetings several times a week between 1PM - 3PM
Approximately 2 hours of daily reading and reflection exercises
One self-scheduled 30-minute Career Coaching session per week on Zoom

Can you commit to the above schedule?

Because this program has online sessions, it's important that you are able to access and participate digitally. Do you have consistent access to the internet?

By selecting "YES", I understand that this application is for the opportunity to connect to the Access Services Associate program.

You are ineligible to apply for this program. Thank you for your interest.

Committing to attend every session is a requirement for participation. Please apply when the program schedule matches your availability.

You are ineligible to apply for this program without a high school diploma or G.E.D. If you are interested in getting your GED, please click here to be directed to resources.

You are ineligible to apply for this program. To get connected to the technology that would be required for this program, please click here.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

Preferred Name

Email

Street

Apt/Unit

Zip code

Phone Number

Date of Birth

Referral Source

How did you hear about the program?

What neighborhood group, organization, church, business or agency told you about this program? :

Did they participate in a WPSI program before?

What is their name?

Where online?:

Referral First Name

Referral Last Name

What account?

Please tell us how you heard about the program:

DEMOGRAPHICS

What is your race/ethnicity?

Select all that apply. Use CTRL for multiple choices

Legal Sex

Pronouns

If Other, please tell us your preferred pronouns.

Are you legally eligible to be employed in the United States?

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Have you ever worked for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division?

If YES, are you eligible for rehire?

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (A criminal background does not exclude you from participation in this program.)

If YES, what were you convicted of?

Have you ever been accepted as a participant in a WPSI or NYSI (Navy Yard Skills Initiative) program?

(Participants from the past 3 years are ineligible to participate)

EDUCATION

Please tell us about any academic experience, even if you have not yet earned a degree/certification. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and include that information. If you have additional educational experience, please click "add another response" below to tell us about it.

SCHOOL

Please select your high school or equivalent program

If other, please list your high school or GED program:

Course of Study

Last Date Attended

Which degree did you receive?

You must have a high school diploma or GED to participate in this program.

If Other, please list the name of your degree

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Please tell us about any additional academic experience, even if you have not yet earned a degree/certification. If you have additional educational experience, please click "add another response" below to tell us about it.

School Name

Course of Study

Years Completed

Last Date Attended

Which degree did you receive?

You must have a high school diploma or GED to participate in this program.

If Other, please list the name of your degree

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

School/Training Provider

Type of Certification/License

License Number

Certification Issued By:

Expiration Date

If Other, please list the name of your certifying body

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Please tell us about your employment history. Resumes are not accepted. Please list all of your work experience. If you have additional experience, click "add another response" below.

MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT

Company Name

Phone

Supervisor's Name and Title

Your Job Title

Hourly Wage ($/hr)

# of Hours Worked per Week

If hours vary, indicate the average number of hours each week.

Describe the work you performed

Date of hire

MM/DD/YYYY Format. For example, 10/14/2019

Date of exit

MM/DD/YYYY Format. For example, 10/14/2019

Reason for Leaving

If applicable, please explain why you left this job.

EMPLOYMENT GAPS

Please account for any full month since leaving High School or College that you were not working

GAP

From

To

Reason

QUALIFICATIONS

Please use this space to share any additional information (skills, education, training, certifications, etc.) that you did not share elsewhere in this application

DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to entry into the program, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release from the program.

Signature

Please enter your full name

Thank you for applying to University City District’s West Philadelphia Skills Initiative.

The application deadline is September 29th, 2023 at 5:00pm.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications submitted after this date will be not accepted. Consideration for entry into subsequent programs requires that a new application be submitted.