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Successful participants will earn an interview for a Certified Medical Assistant position, with a starting salary of $21.50 per hour at Penn Medicine.  \nIn this program, we offer:  \n• Cutting-edge job connection strategies resulting in 93% of graduates finding employment  \n• A $150 weekly stipend while in professional development and technical training  \n• No-cost Medical Assistant training and testing  \n• $14.00/hour during externship experience  \n• The opportunity to earn $21.50/hour with benefits as a Medical Assistant with Penn Medicine after externship completion  \nAttend the information session to learn more:  \nLearn more by joining an information session on Wednesday, July 23 at [10 a.m. at www.tinyurl.com/july23info](10 a.m. at www.tinyurl.com/july23info)  \n[Apply today at](Apply today at philadelphiaskills.org/jobs)[ philadelphiaskills.org/jobs](Apply today at philadelphiaskills.org/jobs)  \nAPPLY TODAY!  \nDeadline is Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5 p.m.  \nQUALITY JOBS, QUALIFIED PEOPLE","cbCaijx102eNrig7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijx102eNrig7","pdf",343414,"English","# Program Overview\n## Training and Externship Details\n# Program Benefits\n## Financial Stipends and Wages\n## Career Support and Success Rates\n# Application Information\n## Information Session\n## Application Deadline","[{\"question\":\"What is the structure of the Medical Assistant program?\",\"answer\":\"The program includes professional development with The Skills Initiative, 8 weeks of coursework at the American Training Center, and a 2-week externship at Penn Medicine.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the financial benefits for participants?\",\"answer\":\"Participants receive a $150 weekly stipend during training, earn $14.00 per hour during their externship, and are eligible for a starting salary of $21.50 per hour upon hiring.\"},{\"question\":\"How can interested candidates apply for this program?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates can attend an information session on Wednesday, July 23, at 10 a.m. or apply directly through the website philadelphiaskills.org/jobs before the July 28, 2025 deadline.\"}]","Penn Medicine Medical Assistant Certification - Training and Job Opportunity | PDF",1791045922]