Graduate Philadelphia

Are you a parent or caregiver in Pennsylvania looking for ways to begin saving for your child’s education or future goals but are unsure where to start?

Join Graduate Philadelphia and the PA Treasury Department for a virtual Community Resource & Workshop Session focused on practical, easy-to-understand strategies for education savings that is offered at no cost to you due to our funders.

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Virtual via Zoom

Topics will include:
✔️ PA 529 College & Career Savings Program
✔️ PA ABLE Savings Program
✔️ How small, steady contributions can grow over time
✔️ Possible tax benefits for families
✔️ Simple steps to open and manage an account
✔️ Live Q&A with representatives from the PA Treasury Department

This workshop is designed for busy families and caregivers informative, accessible, and focused on helping you take action.
Everyone is welcome, especially families interested in planning ahead for future education expenses.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-resource-session-with-pa-treasury-department-tickets-1988439072794?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

We look forward to seeing you there!

Community Resource Session with PA Treasury Department Join us, for a live virtual session with PA Treasury to learn about PA 529 College & Career Savings and PA ABLE Saving Programs.

Starts Tomorrow! Student Loan Forgiveness Sessions

Big changes are coming to federal student loans in 2026 and now is the time to get informed and prepared.

Join Graduate Philadelphia in partnership with Parent & Family University for a clear, practical session that breaks down what these updates mean for you.

📅 Session Dates:
• May 7th | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• May 12th | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom)

What You’ll Learn:
✔ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) updates
✔ Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) forgiveness pathways
✔ Fresh Start 2.0 for defaulted borrowers
✔ New timelines and strategies to reduce your balance

This is step-by-step guidance to help you take action now—before new 2026 rules take effect.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4puuKYS

Congratulations to all the adult learners who have turned moments into this significant milestone! You have turned doubt into degrees and opportunity into optimism. We know the journey may not have been easy, which is even more reason why you should be celebrated. Well done!

Do you know someone who is graduating? Tag them or mention their name in the comments and let us all join in extending a resounding congratulations

Join our next free Cybersecurity course starting on April 16th!

This course is open to you whether you are exploring or interested in building your skills. As a major benefit of this program, participants who attend 4 or more sessions will be granted a free Grow with Google license upon completion of the course. This unlocks full access to earn professional certificates in AI Essentials and Cybersecurity as you explore career opportunities.

Looking for your next opportunity? Join us at the upcoming Job Fair hosted by Graduate Philadelphia in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia's Parent & Family University!

Connect with 20+ local employers, get on-site resume support, and take advantage of giveaways, refreshments, and on-site childcare services.

Don't miss out! This is your chance to take the next step toward your career. Share with a friend who should come with you!

Registration is recommended: bit.ly/pfujobfair

Missed our Open Enrollment event? No worries it’s NOT too late to get started!

You can still take the next step toward your goals by signing up for our programs today. We offer hands-on training, career development, and support services designed to help you succeed.

Graduate Philadelphia and M&T Bank are partnering to offer a free Financial Literacy Workshop Series to help individuals strengthen their financial knowledge and planning skills.

Topics include budgeting, credit reports, managing personal credit, and preparing for homeownership.

Sessions are held at M&T Bank – 6500 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, with a virtual option available.

Community members from Philadelphia and surrounding areas are welcome to attend.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3g3Rv0AArcFLsiW6x283z9RStY4L0yhC5NgRgsZ-oRzfwlA/viewform?usp=header

Join us for an upcoming resume and job search session!