Philadelphia Student Union

The Philadelphia Department of Commerce works to help new and existing businesses who want to expand in Philadelphia. It issues business licenses and permits, searches for land and buildings for expansion, and provides financial assistance to small-size businesses. The department operates a business action team that helps to identify a variety of job training, placement and assistance programs. The Philadelphia Department of Commerce supports Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation, which is a private, nonprofit organization that offers employment and training programs and provides companies with recruitment and referral services. It also offers a neighborhood-based economic development program that encourages revitalization, increases economic investment and creates employment in neighborhoods. The department additionally applies planning and data analysis to strengthen neighborhood marketplaces, aligns and leverages resources and investments on corridors, develops a system to attract and retain businesses and supports corridor management.

The Crossroads Program focuses on the treatment of drug and alcohol abuse for adolescents up to 25 years of age. The program includes various levels of treatment, such as aftercare and counseling programs. It also includes evaluations, referrals, speaking engagements for churches, schools, youths and parents, as well as on campus facilitation of school support groups. The Crossroads Program offers intensive outpatient treatment options that include group sessions and parents involvement activities. It is staffed by talented counselors who have expertise in crisis intervention and speaking engagements. The program additionally has various support groups that provide help and assist in treatment and educational sessions.