I manage microbiology testing to guarantee the safety of medical devices.
Elizabeth Sydnor, Director of Microbiology, Eurofins Medical Device Testing
Reach a brighter future—right here in Philadelphia
Take our quiz to discover your skills and find education, training, and career opportunities.
What do you need to take the next step on your career path? (Pick one.)
Find new opportunities and gain new confidence
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Identify your skills—and get connected to education and training that can help you build new ones
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Learn about in-demand local careers and industries through the eyes of people just like you
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Get the tools you need to take action and continue down your career path with confidence
Get an inside look at high-demand jobs in Philadelphia—from real people like you
Dig into job market data and picture what’s possible for your future
Through current workforce data and trends, you’ll uncover careers that fit your skills, desired salary, and more.
Watch candid interviews with people who’ve found their path in Philadelphia—and see where your skills could take you
I oversee school operations, create a positive school environment, and support both students and teachers.
Arnold Ford, Assistant Principal, Mastery Charter School
I support sales for truck body repairs.
Molly Baum, Regional Sales Representative, Parts and Service, Morgan Truck Body
I support clients by troubleshooting computer issues and ensuring their systems run smoothly and securely.
Isaac Means, Support Engineer, Altek Business Systems
I work on sustainability initiatives for the city of Philadelphia.
Charlotte Shade, Program Manager, Energy Resources, City of Philadelphia
I co-founded and currently lead an HVAC company.
Bill Ronayne, Co-Founder & President, Brandywine Valley Heating and Air Conditioning
I combine recreation with therapy to help teens work through their struggles.
Jan Bookwalter, Adventure Therapist, Center for Families
I lead an organization that empowers individuals through career and technical education for economic independence.
Cynthia F. Figueroa, President & CEO, JEVS Human Services
I create and implement plans for housing, transit, and preservation, ensuring communities grow sustainably.
Gina Burritt, Director of Planning, Delaware County
I lead a nonprofit focused on ensuring underrepresented youth have access to opportunities in the tech industry.
Danae Mobley, CEO, Coded by Kids
Explore all the industries that sound most interesting to you
Energy
Infrastructure
Health and Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Education
Government
Finance
Health Care
Technology
Public Service
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If you work with local learners or career seekers, our guide will help you implement this tool—and take their learnings even further.
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Get tips and tricks for implementing this tool, plus an activity-based lesson plan to help your learners and career seekers engage in new ways.
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About this project
This project was created by Roadtrip Nation, a career exploration nonprofit that aims to help everyone define their own roads in life.
Through our award-winning public television show, our bestselling book, and our online tools and resources, we use storytelling to help people explore and choose the path that’s best for them.
Watch "Paths Across Southeast Pennsylvania"
See how Pennsylvanians are reshaping existing industries, jumpstarting career trajectories for the future, and challenging outdated notions of what’s possible in the state.
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