Comcast Launches Flagship Lift Zone at OIC Philadelphia to Advance Digital Skills and Job Training Opportunities

Comcast today opened its newest Flagship Lift Zone in partnership with Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. (OIC) Philadelphia to advance digital skills and job training opportunities in the city. The Flagship Lift Zone, located at 1231 North Broad Street, is powered by more than $1 million in total investment to support facility and technology upgrades, and expanded capacity to offer digital and technical skills.

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Comcast opens its newest Flagship Lift Zone with OIC Philadelphia to advance digital skills and job training opportunities on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA.

“Lift Zones are about creating pathways to opportunity and providing support for people within their communities,” said Bret Perkins, Senior Vice President of External and Government Affairs at Comcast. “This Flagship Lift Zone at OIC Philadelphia represents our deep commitment to partnering with local organizations that are driving real change. Together, we’re helping to develop Philadelphia’s workforce by providing residents with the digital skills they need to thrive in today’s economy.”

Building on the legacy of Comcast’s award-winning Lift Zone program, which launched in 2020 and now includes more than 50 locations in Philadelphia and more than 1,250 nationwide, this Flagship Lift Zone at OIC will strengthen the community by investing in programs designed to recruit, train, and place individuals into family-sustaining careers in such fields as hospitality, tourism, green jobs, audio engineering, and healthcare. Included in the enhanced programmatic capacity is investment in partner organization Per Scholas to begin offering its rigorous, tuition-free training for tech careers at OIC.

“In today’s labor market, it’s nearly impossible to connect individuals with family sustaining wages without first connecting them to digital solutions,” said Sheila Ireland, President & CEO of OIC Philadelphia. “This Flagship Lift Zone is another major milestone for OIC Philadelphia as we continue to evolve and anticipate the needs of Philadelphia-area employers so that we can equip our participants with the tools, training, and technology to succeed in high-demand careers. Our partnership with Comcast is a powerful example of what’s possible when mission-driven organizations come together to invest in people and communities.”