Streets Department launches the 2023 Philly Future Track Program provides job-skill training and work experience to Philadelphia's young adults

The Streets Department launched its 2023 Future Track Program with the largest cohort of trainees in the history of the program, 200 participants.

PHILADELPHIA, October 17, 2023 - City Council’s allocation of an additional $5 million as part of the FY24 budget allowed for substantial hiring. The initiative seeks to engage at-risk young adults who are not enrolled in higher education and are unemployed in a six to twelve-month paid program to perform meaningful public service work.

“Philadelphia, like many big cities, faces the challenges of unemployment and city cleanliness, which both have a significant impact on the city,” said Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams. “Philly Future Track is a smart approach to address these challenges by investing in the development and job readiness of Philadelphia’s young adult population. Participants will gain valuable skills to prepare them for future employment while they engage in public service beautifying Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.”