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Program Series

Preservation Trades Center Information Sessions

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 to Thursday, March 12, 2026

     

Attending an information session is a mandatory first-step in the hiring process. Two information sessions are available.

Through paid, on-the-job training, Preservation Trades Center (PTC) crew members work alongside expert craft workers and prepare for a career in the trades while preserving Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark. Anyone living in the Philadelphia region (aged 18+) interested in pursuing a career in the preservation trades is welcome to apply for these paid, hands-on job training programs. No prior experience is required.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be 18 or older
  • Have a high school diploma, GED, or HiSET equivalent
  • Ability to pass a drug screening
  • Willingess to complete a background check (justice-impacted individuals are encouraged to apply!)
  • Ability to engage in strenuous physical work
  • Interest in pursuing a career in historic preservation and/or the skilled trades

If you have any additional questions, please email [email protected].

 

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