Organization Name: Philadelphia Academies, Inc.

Address: 230 S. Broad St. 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Telephone: (215) 546-6300

Fax: (215) 546-9174

Web Site: www.academiesinc.org

Contact: Connie Majka

E-mail: cmajka@academiesinc.org

Size (# staff, # sites): 6500 students - 12 career areas - 19 high schools - 29 academy sites

Mission/goal:

The Philadelphia Academies, Inc. is an independent not-for-profit corporation primarily dedicated to strengthening public school students' academic and occupational skills, enhancing their in-school and post-graduation options, and contributing to the development of a stable and skilled workforce. These goals are achieved through a unique partnership with business, the School District and other educational institutions, labor, and parents.

Overview of services of interest to career academies:

Independent intermediary organization providing student services, including practice interviews, job placement, graduate follow-up statistics, staff development, etc.

Regularly sponsored conferences/ institutes/ workshops (for whom, what, where, when, cost):

In cooperation and partnership with the National Career Academy Coalition

Available on-site services (for whom, what, where, cost):

Workshops available for technical assistance and staff development:

For more information: Contact Connie Majka (above) for a brochure and information.