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Founder and Former Directors of CSPCD

Founder of CSPCD, Professor Seymour J. Rosenthal (on far right) and former CSPCD Director, Dr. John Trudeau (on left) join the 40th Anniversary Celebration for CSPCD in 2009

YEP and G2C Students at 2012 Global Youth Conference

From left to right: Shaheera Waheed, Kiera Thompson, Jabril Logan, and Nathaniel Swint

Young leaders from Temple's Youth Employment Project and GED to College program (funded by the Philadelphia Youth Network) participated in the 2012 Global Youth Conference: Youth Unemployment, Empowering Solutions through Innovation and Inclusion, held in Washington, DC

WELL Graduation

July 2011 Graduation Ceremony of WELL Students

Academic Instructors

Ceora Wearing Moore, Academic Instructor for the Health Informations Professions Career Pathways Initiative (on left) with Earldine Tolbert, Lead Literacy Instructor for the Workforce Education and Lifelong Learning Program at Temple CSPCD

Get SMART

Center: Trish Biedron, Program Coordinator for the Get SMART (Student Mentors and Reading Tutors) with student workers

CSPCD's Current Director

CSPCD Director, Shirley Moy, MSW, joined Temple CSPCD after graduating with her MSW from Temple University in 1988, and was the Program Coordinator for various federally funded projects. She left Temple CSPCD in 1998, and went to Canada and Ethiopia. In 2007, she came back to Philadelphia, and returned to her roots with more experience and knowledge. She was hired as the Associate Director for CSPCD, and took on the role of Interim Director for CSPCD in 2009.

HIP Graduation

The proud graduates of the HIP Career Pathways Initiative at the 2011 Graduation Ceremony

CSPCD Staff

Staff of Temple CSPCD Workforce Development Unit (from left to right): Debra Mitchell, Barbara Davis and Michael Clemmons

HIP Staff

(From left to right): Darvin Martin, Career Coach with Thomas Dowd, Personal Effectiveness Instructor with HIP

HIP Staff

Katrina Pinkney, Career Coach for HIP, gives welcome remarks to the 2011 HIP Graduates

HIP Graduate

Paula, a HIP Graduate, pays tribute to the HIP staff and to her fellow classmates

HIP Program Coordinator

Mansura Karim has been with CSPCD for over twenty years. She has managed and coordinated workforce development programs including New Choices Career Development and Job Specific Skills Training programs in Medical Office and Accounts. Currently, she is the Program Coordinator for the Health Information Professions Career Pathways Initiative for TANF Recipients and Other Low Income Individuals, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Workforce Development Unit Staff

Workforce Development Unit Staff: Brittany Schuler, HIP Evaluation Specialist, with Michael Clemmons, Associate Director for CSPCD Workforce Development Unit

School of Social Work Ties

From left to right: Dr. Bernie Newman, Chair of MSW Program; Dr. Linda Mauro, Professor, SSW; and Fatbardha Goxhaj, Program Assistant with CSPCD

HPI Employer Advisory Meetings

Michael Clemmons, CSPCD Associate Director for Workforce Development (left) with Darvin Martin, Career Coach for the Health Information Professions Initiative, listen attentively during the HIP Employer Advisory Meeting, where employers are contributing to discussions on creating internship and employment opportunities for HIP students.

HIP Employer Advisory Meeting

Darvin Martin, Career Coach for the Health Information Professions Initiative, makes a presentation during the HIP Employer Advisory Meeting, where employers are contributing to discussions on creating internship and employment opportunities for HIP students.

HIP Employer Advisory Meeting

Dr. Wilbur Lo (center), HIP Instructor for the Health Information Professions Initiative, with partners listen to presentation during the HIP Employer Advisory Meeting, where employers are contributing to discussions on creating internship and employment opportunities for HIP students.

HIP Employer Advisory Meeting

Mansura Karim, Program Coordinator for the Health Information Professions Initiative, with partners listens to a presentation during the HIP Employer Advisory Meeting, where employers are contributing to discussions on creating internship and employment opportunities for HIP students.

HIP Employer Advisory Meeting

Partners attending the Employer Advisory Group of the Health Information Professions Initiative, where discussions on creating internship and employment opportunities for HIP students are held.

In Memory of Ms. Patricia Levy

Ms. Patricia Levy came to CSPCD in 2001, and worked on various workforce development programs. Her most recent position was with the Youth Employment Project, an out-of-school youth program for 17 to 21 year olds. Ms. Levy sadly passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011. We will surely miss her.

Workforce Education and Lifelong Learning Upcoming Orientations for ABE and GED Programs

Monday, April 2, 2012
9:00am to 1:00pm
WALK Auditorium
Ritter Hall Annex, 1st Floor
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Please call 215-204-2560 to pre-register for this event.

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Tax Site Information

As a part of the School of Social Work under the College of Health Professions and Social Work, the Center for Social Policy and Community Development serves as a bridge between the social concerns of the community and the academic and service goals of Temple University. The Center provides social services to disadvantaged populations, trains professionals and community leaders, and contributes to research on important public issues.

As part of its services, CSPCD hosts the North Philadelphia Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. This year, the North Philadelphia VITA site will run from January 24, 2012 through April 17, 2012. The public hours are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and on Saturdays from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The VITA site will operate out of Ritter Hall Annex, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue (northwest corner of 13th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue).

We invite and welcome the community and Temple staff and students to use these valuable VITA services, which are being operated by the Campaign for Working Families. Please note that there are income eligibility requirements. Families with income less than $50,000 or individuals with income less than $20,000 can benefit from the free tax filing services, and can learn more about financial savings options. Services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, and due to the high volume of interest, some people may be turned away -- so your patience is greatly appreciated.

For more information about other free tax preparation sites and what to bring, please visit the website for the Campaign for Working Families.

Founder and Former Directors of CSPCD

YEP and G2C Students at 2012 Global Youth Conference

WELL Graduation

Academic Instructors

Get SMART

CSPCD's Current Director

HIP Graduation

CSPCD Staff

HIP Staff

HIP Staff

HIP Graduate

HIP Program Coordinator

Workforce Development Unit Staff

School of Social Work Ties

HPI Employer Advisory Meetings

HIP Employer Advisory Meeting

HIP Employer Advisory Meeting

HIP Employer Advisory Meeting

HIP Employer Advisory Meeting

In Memory of Ms. Patricia Levy

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