In collaboration with the United Way of Chester County’s Financial Stability Partnership, CareerLink, and other regional employers, VEP periodically receives local scholarship opportunities and job postings.
Scholarship Opportunities
PCHF 2023 Greater Phoenixville Scholarships
The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation’s Greater Phoenixville Scholarship is now open for applications. The total award is $8,000 over 4 years ($2,000 per year). High school senior students (see list of schools below) must be pursuing a major related to healthcare, social services or education. Click here for more details.
Applications are electronic and the deadline is Friday, March 31, 2023. To apply, visit https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=phoenixvillehealth.
We are looking for High School Seniors from:
- Technical College High School, Pickering Campus
- Great Valley High School
- Methacton Senior High School
- Owen J. Roberts High School
- Perkiomen Valley High School
- Phoenixville Area High School
- Pottsgrove High School
- Pope John Paul II High School
- Spring-Ford High School
- Renaissance Academy
- Residents of these school districts attending private or technical schools are also eligible.
Employment Opportunities
Have you lost your job? Employers across the state are in need of hiring thousands of critical roles. Access these jobs through PA CareerLink. Have you been laid off and your UC benefits are coming to an end? Do you want to use this as an opportunity to enhance your skillset or change your career path? The Economic Transition Grant provides you with money for training and funds to cover housing, food, transportation, childcare, and more while you get started! Contact Chante Allen to learn more at (610) 280-1032 or callen@edsisolutions.com. Click here to download a flyer.
Chester County OIC Nurse Aid Classes
Ready to earn $13 to $23 per hour? Come in as a trainee — leave as a Certified Nurse Aide. Classes run 13 weeks, totaling 128 hours – includes classroom, laboratory and on-site clinical training. Need-based scholarships available.
Requirements include: Great attitude, willingness to learn, 18 years of age or older, High School Diploma or GED, Chester County Resident, Able to lift 40 lbs.
For more information, click here. Don’t delay. Your healthcare career can begin today!
Caregivers, Home Instead Senior Care
Work for “Home Instead Senior Care,” a company that sees you as their most important asset! No experience necessary. Training provided. Enjoy a flexible schedule. Call 610-431-7877 for more information and to schedule an interview.
Caregivers, Touching Hearts of Chester County
Touching Hearts of Chester County is hiring caregivers in Chester County. For a list of open positions and locations, please check their website.