University City District’s West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, the program that connects unemployed West Philly residents with local employers, is teaming up with SEPTA for Bus Operator training. The program includes no-cost Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and testing.

This is the Initiative’s first recruitment open to Philadelphians of all zip codes, not just West Philadelphia residents. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and be currently unemployed and must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for at least the last three years. Successful program graduates will have the opportunity to apply for Operator positions with SEPTA. The program also offers a performance-based stipend during the training. 

Interested applicants can visit www.universitycity.org/jobs to apply. Paper applications are available at First District
Plaza, Suite 206 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications are accepted until March 15, 2019.

Since its inception eight years ago, the Skills Initiative has served over 900 individuals through its training programs, internships and workshops. For more information, visit: www.universitycity.org/wpsi.