BIG SISTERS of PHILADELPHIA, INC.
Project SELF (Self-reliance through Example, Learning, and Fun)
Contact: Toni Brown (215) 735-7775
Project SELF is a school-to-work transition program for high-school students with physical and sensory disabilities. SELF is designed to increase the probability that teens with disabilities will successfully transition from school to work and/or college. The goal of this program is to provide the participant with the tools to become self-reliant, confident, and productive adults. This is accomplished by 12 hours of work readiness and life skills training; placements in meaningful, paid, summer work experience and matching with a mentor with interest and experience in the participant’s vocational or academic area of choice.

GREATER PHILADELPHIA FEDERATION of SETTLEMENTS
Contact: Ann Mitchell Sakey (215) 586-5860
This program provides career exploration, leadership development, service and work-based learning and academic enrichment to 70 in-school and 40 out-of-school youth through programs at Settlement Houses throughout the City. Youth receive individual assessments and complete goal plans to enable them to support their academic and career goals through a menu of programs and services.