DrinkPak Package Technician Program

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WITH DRINKPAK

Packaging Technician Training & Job Opportunities

Earn $25/hour to start + benefits

DrinkPAK, the largest canned beverage contract manufacturer in North America, is opening a state-of-the-art facility at Philadelphia’s Bellwether District. The Skills Initiative is partnering with DrinkPAK to recruit and prepare talented Philadelphians for full-time Packaging Technician positions supporting DrinkPAK’s high-speed beverage packaging operations.

WHAT WE OFFER

$150 weekly stipend while participating in professional development and training
Career coaching and job preparation with the Skills Initiative
Cutting-edge job connection strategies that have helped 93% of Skills Initiative graduates find employment
Training and preparation for a career in advanced manufacturing
The opportunity to earn $25/hour to start, plus benefits
The chance to join DrinkPAK’s opening Philadelphia team and grow with a major new employer

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

DrinkPAK is bringing advanced technology, high-speed production, and new career opportunities to Philadelphia. The company is seeking skilled technicians to operate and maintain its high-speed beverage packaging lines at its new Philadelphia facility.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Watch the recorded information session video:
[INSERT INFORMATION SESSION LINK]

Application Deadline: November 6th, 2026, 5:00PM

Do you live in the City of Philadelphia?

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

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

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.

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PROGRAM QUESTIONS

Do you have regular access to a personal vehicle that you can use for participation in this program and for transportation to work, training, and other required activities?

Many manufacturing and industrial positions require standing, walking, and moving throughout a shift. Do you have experience working in manufacturing or on a production line, such as in fast food or manufacturing?

How does the Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program align with your career goals and interests?

Do you have open availability for work schedule?

Training Schedules 

Program Dates: 01/11/2027 - 04/12/2027, with a possible work start date as early as 4/13/2027 at DrinkPAK)
Availability: Fully available 01/11 – 04/13/2027, Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 2 PM

Can you commit to the above schedule?

Have you completed a manufacturing or industrial training program? If yes, please describe the program, including the training provider and completion date.

Do you currently hold any safety-related certifications (e.g., OSHA, ServSafe)? If yes, please list them.

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

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. 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

City

State

PA

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 Skills Initiative 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?

Military/Veteran Status

Please select the option that best describes your current or previous military service:

Have you ever worked as a Medical Assistant for any of the following employers: CHOP, PM, PHMC, or DVCH?

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 Skills Initiative or a Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard program?

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

EDUCATION

All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and include that information. Please tell us about any 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

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

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Resumes are not accepted. Please list all relevant work history ONLY. If you have additional relevant work experience, click "add another response" below. Select your current employment status. (If you are currently unemployed, please list your most recent employment.)

Add conditional question: Have you ever worked as a Medical Assistant role before?

Select your current employment status. (If you are currently unemployed, please list your most recent employment.)

MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT

Company Name

Phone

Supervisor's Name and Title

Your Job Title

Hourly Wage ($/hr)

Estimated # 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.

ADDITIONAL

Does your work history match the information provided in your application?

Have you uploaded your Medical Assistant Certification and/or other required documents?

By selecting "YES", I understand that I am submitting this application for the opportunity to connect to the Medical Assistant program managed by the Skills Initiative.

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 the Skills Initiative and Penn Medicine program.

The application deadline is: 11/6/2026, by 5:00 PM.

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.

Please ensure that your work history matches for a stronger application.

We will not consider your application without your Medical Assistant Certificate or official transcripts. Use this link to upload your certification.

Selecting "No" means you do not understand that you are submitting this application for the opportunity to connect to the Medical Assistant Upskilling program. Please review the content before changing your answer.

DrinkPak Package Technician Application

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WITH DRINKPAK

Packaging Technician Training & Job Opportunities

WHAT WE OFFER

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

DrinkPAK is bringing advanced technology, high-speed production, and new career opportunities to Philadelphia. The company is seeking skilled technicians to operate and maintain its high-speed beverage packaging lines at its new Philadelphia facility.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Watch the recorded information session video:[INSERT INFORMATION SESSION LINK]

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Watch the recorded information session video:
[INSERT INFORMATION SESSION LINK]