Mission

Philadelphia Academies, Inc. is an innovative non-profit organization that works with students, educators, and partners to improve outcomes for Philadelphia's young people.

What We Do

Philadelphia Academies, Inc. (PAI), was established in 1969 to address the dropout crisis plaguing Philadelphia schools through a Career Academy Model which has since been replicated nationally by over 8,000 schools. Today our programming focuses on Workforce Development Initiatives, Teacher & School Leader Support, and real-world Career Experiences. These efforts are designed to drive successful student outcomes with a particular focus on generating post-secondary opportunities better suited to achieving our mission.