Your Housing Authority Is Your Friend

Businesses and Housing Authority Partnerships are Key

Creating Opportunities For Residents

HUD Mandates

Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, a housing authority and its contractors are required to provide:

•Job training

•Employment opportunities

•Contract opportunities for low and very low income residents on projects and activities in their neighborhoods

The National Impact Of Section 3

Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Medical Careers

LET’S DO IT!

Businesses and Housing Authorities must work together:

•Collaborations across private and public sector is vital

•Partnerships with Federal government promotes individual and community investment

•Resident employment creates stable communities and boost businesses

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