PA Training

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Minimum Enrollment Required
A minimum of 8 attendees is required for each class. Registration deadline is one week prior to scheduled training date. Classes that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled. You will be notified by email of any changes to the schedule. We can expand the number of trainees we accommodate if participants bring their own laptop. When you enroll, let us know if you can provide your own computer.

Off-site Training
Groups of 10 or more can be trained on or off-site.

Closure Information Due to Inclement Weather
If The School District of Philadelphia has closed on a week day due to inclement weather, The Benefit Bank training is also canceled. If this should occur, you may tune into KYW Radio (1060 AM) and listen for the closing number 100 for schools in the Philadelphia system. If the School District of Philadelphia has a 2 hour delay, TBB training will begin at 10:00 AM. Check your e-mail for information regarding the cancellation of training due to inclement weather.

Please check this page often for updates.


Topic: Pennsylvania Benefits
The Pennsylvania Benefits Training will give counselors the skills needed to assist clients in applying for Food Stamps, Medical Benefits, Cash Assistance, Property Tax and Rent Rebates, PACE/PACENET, LIHEAP and Child Care Subsidies.

Upcoming Classes:

Tuesday, February 14 -Class is Full
Thursday, March 29


All classes start at 9:00AM sharp.

Please use our Registration Form to sign up.

For classes less than one week away from today's date or for additional information, please email training@thebenefitbank.com.


Topic: Federal and PA Taxes
The Pennsylvania Tax Training will give counselors the skills needed to assist clients in filing their 2011 federal and state tax returns. The course covers basic tax principles and helps to explain concepts such as filing status, tax deductions and credits.

Upcoming Classes:
Wednesday, February 15 - Please let us know if you can bring your laptop.
Thursday, March 8


All classes start at 9:00AM sharp.

Please use our Registration Form to sign up.

For classes less than one week away from today's date or for additional information, please email training@thebenefitbank.com.


Location
Solutions for Progress
728 South Broad Street, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19146


Public Transportation
SEPTA
Take the Broad Street subway line to Lombard/South station or
C bus to the corner of Bainbridge and Broad Street.
Please note: northbound C bus stop is discontinued temporarily.
Parking
Parking lots are on Broad Street north of Lombard and also on the 1500 block of South Street. There is no parking available at the SfP office and little street parking available in the immediate vicinity. If you do find street parking be sure to check for posted time limits!


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