BULB: Where Are They Now?
Workforce Development
Investing in our local workforce to connect our neighbors to STEM careers.

About Workforce Development
Our Workforce Development program connects Philadelphians to jobs at science and tech companies in University City and beyond. We’re committed to developing a strategic workforce development model that fits the needs of companies, strengthens the STEM talent pipeline, and benefits the community around us.
Traditionally, apprenticeships and training models focus on trade skills and encompass manufacturing, automotive, hospitality, and information technology. The Science Center is developing more opportunities for Philadelphia residents to attain family-sustaining careers in high-growth STEM industries.
Building an Understanding of Lab Basics (BULB)
BULB Participants Receive
A performance-based stipend
A laptop upon completion
STEM professional career mentor
Connections to employers looking for talent in STEM fields
Access to the LabXchange platform beyond the program
Curriculum design by

Sponsored by

Supported by
The U.S. Economic Development Administration and the Lenfest Foundation