A straight scan of the staffing agencies, One-Stops, and CareerLinks placing Philadelphia workers today — PA CareerLink Philadelphia North, OIC, Center for Employment Opportunities, Urban League, Fair Chance Hiring, and more. Real contacts, addresses, and walk-in info for men coming home ready to work.
If you're coming home to Philadelphia after incarceration and need work this week, not next month, this is your starting point. The city has PA CareerLink centers, second-chance workforce programs, staffing agencies that hire same-day, and city-funded fair-chance wage reimbursements — but a lot of men walk past these doors because they don't know what's inside.
Scan the listings below. Pick the two offices closest to where you're living. Walk in. Bring two IDs and a way to print a one-page resume. Philadelphia will work with you if you walk through the door.
— Deacon Benny Tiller, U.N.I.T.Y Connector
Philadelphia's primary one-stop career center, located in University City above the 34th Street SEPTA trolley stop. Five-minute walk from 30th Street Station. Walk-in job search assistance, resume writing, skills training referrals, career counseling, access to hiring events, and dedicated sections for returning citizens. Bilingual staff. You can also file for PA unemployment compensation here.
PA CareerLink West serves Northwest Philadelphia including Roxborough, Manayunk, and East Falls. Strong manufacturing and warehouse employer connections in the Schuylkill Industrial Corridor. Trade-adjustment assistance, OJT subsidies, and veteran services on-site.
"All hard work pays off, but merely talking leads to poverty."Proverbs 14:23
CEO follows a 4-step model: (1) transitional employment placement begins within 4 days of enrollment — get paid immediately while on the job; (2) permanent job placement with employer matching; (3) 12-month retention support; (4) ongoing advancement coaching. CEO works specifically with justice-involved job seekers and maintains employer relationships with companies committed to second-chance hiring. Philadelphia is one of CEO's largest sites — they also run Harrisburg and Pittsburgh offices.
Established workforce development organization with a long track record of placing disadvantaged job seekers. Training programs in construction trades, healthcare, logistics, and technology. Direct employer pipeline for graduates — many OIC graduates get hired by the contractors and healthcare systems OIC partners with. Reentry-focused training track available.
Job training, resume workshops, and placement for justice-impacted individuals through Philadelphia Works partnerships. Strong employer pipeline across healthcare, logistics, and retail sectors. Multiple intake points including North Philadelphia and Kingsessing satellite offices. Same-week enrollment available for qualified candidates — the Urban League has one of the fastest reentry enrollment pipelines in the city.
City of Philadelphia program offering wage reimbursements and retention grants to employers who hire justice-impacted Philadelphians at minimum $16/hr. If you're a returning citizen ready to work, this connects you to a network of employers actively enrolled in the program — meaning they get paid by the City to take a chance on you. Enroll through the Division of Reentry Partnerships.
Faith-informed in-prison CEO of Your New Life program (6–9 months) followed by a post-release 17-week Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and Business Accelerator. Less than 10% recidivism at 1 year; 85% employed or running a business within 6 months of release. Defy operates across NJ and PA — Philadelphia residents enroll through the PA program track.
TrueBlue (parent of Labor Ready) places day laborers and light-industrial workers for short-term assignments — moving, warehouse loaders, event setup, cleanup, construction cleanup. Same-day sign-in and same-day pay for many assignments. Walk into any branch before 7 AM to be on a job that day.
Integrity Staffing is best known for filling Amazon fulfillment roles but also places warehouse, customer service, and logistics workers for non-Amazon employers. Strong presence in the I-95 corridor from Philadelphia down through Delaware. Recruiters usually get workers on orientation within a week of application.
ACCU Staffing is the South Jersey staffing shop that places warehouse, manufacturing, light industrial, and administrative workers — they actively place Philadelphia workers crossing the river for assignments in Cherry Hill, Pennsauken, and Burlington County pickets. Same-day registration in Cherry Hill office.
Affordable degree and certificate programs with workforce training tracks in healthcare (CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing), IT, business, and skilled trades. Financial aid and payment plans available. Job placement services for graduates — CCP's healthcare certifications are recognized by every major hospital system in Philadelphia.
Free computer lab access, job training classes, career resources, and résumé help at 20+ library branches across Philadelphia. Digital skills workshops, ESL classes, and GED preparation available. No library card required for most workforce services — bring a photo ID and you can start the same day. Several branches host weekly workforce workshops with PA CareerLink staff on-site.
The largest job search engine with thousands of Philadelphia listings. Use location filters to narrow to Philadelphia County, North Philly, Southwest Philly, Northeast, or Center City. Set up job alerts to get notified when matching positions are posted. Free to use. Resume upload is optional but opens up recruiter reach.
Professional networking platform with strong job search in Philadelphia. Build a profile, network with recruiters, and apply directly. Strong for white-collar, healthcare, IT, and finance positions in Center City and the suburbs.
Pennsylvania's official workforce portal — combines the job board with PA unemployment compensation filing. Search jobs across all PA counties, file weekly UC certifications, and connect with your local CareerLink office — all in one place. The same system used by Philadelphia employers posting state-funded positions.
File a new UC claim online at uc.pa.gov, by phone through the UC Service Center, or in person at any PA CareerLink office. If you've been released from incarceration within the last 6 months and were employed at the time of incarceration, you may qualify — UC eligibility rules treat certain post-release periods as "able and available" even without an immediate job offer.
PA CareerLink Philadelphia North (3535 Market Street) has dedicated UC staff on-site — they'll help you file a claim, navigate the online portal, follow up on adjudication, and answer questions about your weekly certifications. Walk-in available; appointment recommended for complex cases.
Phone: (215) 566-6920
Web: pacareerlink.pa.gov
Walk-in job search, resume help, UC filing
Phone: 1-877-6-CEO-WORKS
Web: ceoworks.org
4-day paid transitional employment for returning citizens
Phone: (215) 568-2600
Web: philaoiic.org
Construction, healthcare, logistics training
Phone: (215) 877-1400
Web: urbanleaguephila.org
Job training & reentry employer network
Phone: Reentry Partnerships: (215) 686-2002
City wage-reimbursement employer network — $16+/hr minimum
Phone: (888) 313-7284
Web: uc.pa.gov
File UC claims online, by phone, or at PA CareerLink
Phone: (215) 496-6300
Web: ccp.edu/workforce
CNA, IT, business certificate programs
Phone: (215) 686-3317
Web: freelibrary.org
20+ branches with computer labs & job classes
Steady work after reentry changes everything — it steadies the household, replaces the pressure with routine, and opens the door to the next chapter. U.N.I.T.Y Connector is here to walk alongside you. Call us, text us, or come find us. We'll help you pick the right employer for your situation and stand with you after the first day on the job.
If you live on the New Jersey side of the river, or you cross the bridge every day for work, the Camden County employment listings page mirrors this one — same structure, One-Stop, staffing agencies, and reentry programs local to Cherry Hill, Camden, and Pennsauken.
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