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Understanding our region’s labor market helps businesses make informed decisions about growth strategies, hiring, and locations.

2020-2021 High Priority Occupation List

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Workforce System has established High Priority Occupations (HPOs) as one component of Pennsylvania's industry-driven approach to workforce development. The purpose of the HPO lists is to align workforce training and education investments with occupations that are in demand by employers, have higher skill needs and are most likely to provide family-sustaining wages.

Fast Facts and Job Openings Data: Philadelphia Labor Market in 2020

Philadelphia city experienced an increase in employment to 688,375 – an increase of 5,901 more employed from the previous month. The unemployment rate was 4.9 percent. Over 35,000 individuals were unemployed in Philadelphia in February 2019.

Diversity & Equity in Philadelphia: Middle skill employment for Residents?

The majority of working Philadelphians are in low-skill jobs.
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2019 High Priority Occupations
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A Profile of the Working Poor in Philadelphia
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Regional Data: SouthEast Pennsylvania