Welcome to the C2L-PHL Capacity Building Resource Library!

The C2L-PHL Resource Library provides evidence-based resources to support high-quality implementation of C2L-PHL programs. Youth workforce providers and employer or industry partners can use these materials to inform practice, build capacity, and strengthen youth workforce development efforts. 

What is C2L-PHL?

Career Connected Learning, Philadelphia (C2L-PHL) programs connect youth ages 12-24 with paid work based learning experiences to set them up for career and economic success. Program activities include:

  • Internships
  • Service Learning Projects
  • Career Exploration and Mentoring
  • Professional Development
  • Job Shadowing

The goal of C2L-PHL programs is to help youth:

  • Explore different paths and fields
  • Work on the skills needed to achieve their career goals
  • Uncover their strengths and passions to inform career decisions

Share Your Wisdom!

Help C2L-PHL providers, employers, business and community partners learn more about supporting youth by sharing a resource.

2026
March 10
Zoom Meeting
User Committee

Email careerprograms@foundationsinc.org to join this session and review Program Quality Standards for relevance and usability for C2L programs.

May 7
UPenn, Houston Hall
C2L-PHL Work-based Learning Institute

C2L-PHL Work-based Learning Institute presents Future Forward! If you’d like to apply to present or exhibit, or you’d like to register to attend, check out the WBLI page.

May
Date and Time TBD, Zoom Meeting
User Committee

Want to join the next User Committee to review the latest content for relevance and usability? Email careerprograms@foundationsinc.org

Quick Start

Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, you’ll find tools, templates, virtual sessions, and much more to support C2L-PHL programs that center youth voices and create opportunities for young professionals. Check out the highly recommended pages to your right!

Access a provider-focused kit with tools, templates, recorded trainings and many more to support high-quality workforce programming for youth.

Curious about what’s happening across C2L-PHL programs and what youth gain from participation? Click below to see C2L in action. 

Designed for employer and industry professionals, this resource kit provides tools, trainings and more to support meaningful youth engagement across C2L-PHL programs. 

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Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on insights, and strategies on how C2L-PHL is being implemented across the city. Join us in our mission to support capacity-building for providers and employers as they support youth workforce development.

Meet Your Capacity Building Partner

Commiteted to improving the quality of education for our nation’s children by strengthening the skills of educators, Foundations, Inc. is proud to be C2L-PHL’s Capacity Building Provider. Meet the team behind resources and training to support your C2L-PHL program. Through partnerships, innovative programs, and capacity building support, we help providers and employers create a work-based learning environment where Philadelphia youth can thrive!