Career Clubs  
Career Clubs are a series of monthly, in-school meetings that prepare high school students for postsecondary education and career development. The meetings are facilitated by career guidance professionals and admissions representatives from local colleges, universities, community colleges, and technical/trade schools. They cover such topics as college applications, financial aid, choosing a major, top ten careers, resume/cover letter writing, interviewing skills, networking, and professionalism. The goals are to motivate students to graduate high school on time, and to prepare them for a positive future in higher education, job training, and/or the workforce. 2011-2012 participants: Overbrook High School, Germantown High School, Frankford High School, John Bartram High School, Thomas Edison High School.

Workplace/College Tours 
Workplace/College Tours are held at the conclusion of Career Clubs. Participating students are taken on a full day of tours to workplaces and post secondary schools in the Greater Philadelphia area. Site visits consist of a guided tour followed of the location, by a sit down with staff. The goal is to direct students toward attainable career paths, while generating student interest in Philadelphia-based industries. 2011-2012 participants: Overbrook High School, Germantown High School, Frankford High School, Bartram High School, Edison High School. 

Reading for Success 
Reading for Success is a community sharing initiative that promotes literacy in struggling elementary schools. Twice every semester, PCF donates 1,000 books to an elementary school with the lowest PSSA Reading test scores in the Philadelphia School District. We present the books at an all-school assembly, along with a presentation by a community leader about the importance of literacy. The goal of this program is to replenish the city’s undersupplied school libraries and classrooms, while promoting the importance of reading for young learners. Past participants: Kinsey Elementary School with State Sen. Washington, Dunbar Elementary School with State Sen. Kitchen, Alcorn Academics Plus School with State Sen. Williams, Kenderton Elementary School with State Sen. Kitchen, Meade School with State Sen. Kitchen.

Guest Speakers 
Guest Speakers are a series of monthly in-school career presentations. We recruit Philadelphia area professionals to share their motivational career stories at participating K-12 schools. Speakers discuss their current occupation as well as their educational background, job history, and career path. The goal of this program is to introduce students of all ages to a variety of occupations, promote positive career goals, and highlight the importance of education. 2011-2012 participants: Overbrook High School, Germantown High School, Frankford High School, Bartram High School, Edison High School, Hamilton School, Lingelbach School, Anna B. Day School, Kinsey Elementary School.

Computers in Hand 
PCF donates refurbished computers to local K-12 students in need of a home computer. We encourage parents, teachers, and school administrators to nominate student candidates for this program. To be eligible for a free computer, the child must be 6 to 18 years of age, and enrolled in a Philadelphia area school. To access the application form, click on the Computer Application tab.