WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Department of Prisons opened the Philadelphia Department of Prisons Skills Center on October 9th, 2026, in partnership with the Philadelphia Technician Training Institute (PTTI) and the Green Family Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The Skills Center launched first with a welding program through PTTI with financial support from the Green Family Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The Skills Center will connect hands-on training inside the facilities with employment opportunities in the community. PTTI’s curriculum combines technical instruction, industry certifications, workplace safety training, hands-on practical experience and career readiness workshops. Training will help build the skills and support systems needed to pursue economic stability after release for incarcerated individuals; and
WHEREAS, PTTI is expected to serve 40 individuals in its first year at PDP, starting first with its welding program with more skills-trade opportunities implemented to be added in the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby honors the Philadelphia Department of Prisons for their work in furthering the resources offered in the betterment of incarcerated people.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution will be presented to Philadelphia Department of Prisons Commissioner Michael Resnick as a sincere expression of the City Council of Philadelphia’s gratitude and admiration.
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