Employee Education Program (EEP)
The Employee Education Program (EEP) provides pathways for DHS’ social services managers and program analyst to acquire a Masters of Social Work degree, while continuing to work part-time. Once employees complete this program, they are eligible for promotion to social work supervisor positions through the Civil Service exam process.

To apply for EEP, future applicants must attend Mandatory Informational Sessions.

Child Welfare Education for Leadership (CWEL)
The Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh's Child Welfare Education for Leadership (CWEL)Program supports its goal to strengthen public child welfare services in Pennsylvania by providing educational opportunities at the graduate level for public child welfare personnel. https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/researchtraining/child-welfare-programs/child-welfare-education-leadership-cwel