Custodial Services Program Application

Program Eligibility

Thank you for your interest in the Custodial Services Program built in partnership with The University of Pennsylvania!

Because this part of the application process can take 45-minutes or more to complete well, first answer the questions below to determine if you meet the requirements to fill out this application.

Do you live in the City of Philadelphia?

Do you have 1 year of experience working in housekeeping, custodial, environmental services or professional cleaning?

Have you received your COVID-19 vaccination?

Please upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination:

Do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.?

Program Description

What is the Custodial Services Program?

The Custodial Services Program is designed to connect participants to the training and supports to build a career at The University of Pennsylvania. Students will actively engage in professional development and career coaching with WPSI. Upon completing the program, graduates will have the opportunity to interview at the University of Pennsylvania Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) for full-time, unionized roles to become full-time Custodians, with a starting salary of $20.10/hr. Applicants must have a minimum of 1-year environmental cleaning (or related) experience. Shifts are assigned based on need at orientation, so open availability is a must.

In this program we offer:

Cutting-edge job connection strategies resulting in 96% of WPSI graduates finding employment
$150 weekly stipend while in training
The opportunity to interview for open custodian positions at The University of Pennsylvania starting at $20.10/hour

All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at 5 P.M. No exceptions.

How does the Custodial Services Program align with your career goals and interests?

Who should apply?

Reliable, customer service-oriented individuals who have a minimum of 1 year experience working in environmental services. Must be available to work any of 5 shifts, as assigned. Commitment to the full training schedule (below)* is required for program completion:
In-person sessions Mon-Fri, 7/22/2024 - 8/09/2024
Additional one on one and small group virtual meetings several times a week between 1pm-3pm
Approximately 2 hours of daily reading and reflection exercises
One self-scheduled 30-minute Career Coaching session per week on Zoom

Can you commit to the above schedule?

Because this program has online sessions, it's important that you are able to access and participate digitally. Do you have consistent access to the internet?

By selecting "YES", I understand that this application is for the opportunity to connect to the Custodial Services program.

You are ineligible to apply for this program. Thank you for your interest.

Committing to attend every session is a requirement for participation. Please apply when the program schedule matches your availability.

You are ineligible to apply for this program without a high school diploma or G.E.D. If you are interested in getting your GED, please click here to be directed to resources.

Proof that you received a COVID-19 vaccination is required for this program because it is required by The University of Pennsylvania. To find a COVID vaccine near you, please click here.

You are ineligible to apply for this program. To get connected to the technology that would be required for this program, please click here.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

Preferred Name

Email

Street

Apt/Unit

Zip code

Phone Number

Date of Birth

Referral Source

How did you hear about the program?

What neighborhood group, organization, church, business or agency told you about this program? :

Did they participate in a WPSI program before?

What is their name?

Where online?:

What account?

Please tell us how you heard about the program:

DEMOGRAPHICS

What is your race/ethnicity?

Select all that apply. Use CTRL for multiple choices

Legal Sex

Pronouns

If Other, please tell us your preferred pronouns.

Are you legally eligible to be employed in the United States?

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Have you ever worked for The University of Pennsylvania?

If YES, are you eligible for rehire?

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (A criminal background does not exclude you from participation in this program.)

If YES, what were you convicted of?

Have you ever been accepted as a participant in a WPSI or NYSI program?

(Participants from the past 3 years are ineligible to participate)

EDUCATION

Please tell us about any academic experience, even if you have not yet earned a degree/certification. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and include that information. If you have additional educational experience, please click "add another response" below to tell us about it.

School

High School

Please select your high school or equivalent program

If other, please list your high school or GED program:

Last Date Attended

Which degree did you receive?

You must have a high school diploma or GED to participate in this program.

If Other, please list the name of your degree

Additional Education

School Name

Course of Study

Years Completed

Which degree did you receive?

You must have a high school diploma or GED to participate in this program.

Last Date Attended

If Other, please list the name of your degree

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION

School/Training Provider

Type of Certification/License

License Number

Expiration Date

Certification Issued By:

If Other, please list the name of your certifying body

CERTIFICATION

School/Training Provider

Type of Certification/License

License Number

Expiration Date

Certification Issued By:

If Other, please list the name of your certifying body

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Resumes are not accepted. Please list all of your professional cleaning experience. If you have additional experience, click "add another response" below.

EMPLOYER

Company Name

Phone

Supervisor's Name and Title

Your Job Title

Hourly Wage ($/hr)

# of Hours Worked per Week

If hours vary, indicate the average number of hours each week.

Describe the work you performed

Date of hire

MM/DD/YYYY Format. For example, 10/14/2019

Date of exit

MM/DD/YYYY Format. For example, 10/14/2019

Reason for Leaving

If applicable, please explain why you left this job.

EMPLOYER

Company Name

Phone

Supervisor's Name and Title

Your Job Title

Hourly Wage ($/hr)

# of Hours Worked per Week

If hours vary, indicate the average number of hours each week.

Describe the work you performed

Date of hire

MM/DD/YYYY Format. For example, 10/14/2019

Date of exit

MM/DD/YYYY Format. For example, 10/14/2019

Reason for Leaving

If applicable, please explain why you left this job.

EMPLOYER

Company Name

Phone

Supervisor's Name and Title

Your Job Title

Hourly Wage ($/hr)

# of Hours Worked per Week

If hours vary, indicate the average number of hours each week.

Describe the work you performed

Date of hire

MM/DD/YYYY Format. For example, 10/14/2019

Date of exit

MM/DD/YYYY Format. For example, 10/14/2019

Reason for Leaving

If applicable, please explain why you left this job.

EMPLOYMENT GAPS

Please account for any full month since leaving High School or College that you were not working

GAP

From

To

Reason

QUALIFICATIONS

Please use this space to share any additional information (skills, education, training, certifications, etc.) that you did not share elsewhere in this application

DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to entry into the program, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release from the program.

Signature

Please enter your full name

Thank you for applying to University City District’s West Philadelphia Skills Initiative.

The application deadline is Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at 5:00 P.M.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications submitted after this date will be not accepted. Consideration for entry into subsequent programs requires that a new application be submitted.