PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia high school students were provided with exposure to construction careers on Tuesday, courtesy of the firm tasked with redeveloping the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.
The event, held at the 23rd Street Armory in Center City, was sponsored by HRP Group , the firm redeveloping the South Philly refinery — the subject of a 2019 explosion that led to its closing — at what’s now called the Bellwether District . As part of its agreement to receive Keystone Opportunity Zone tax breaks, the company agreed to provide internships and job opportunities.
“What our agreement with the [School District of Philadelphia] and the city is focused on is providing those pipeline opportunities for students,” said Amelia Alcivar, HRP’s executive vice president of corporate affairs. “It’s real hands on here.”…