Data & Trends

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

COVID-19 Impact on Philadelphia Dashboard

The following charts explore the effects of the local COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent City shutdown on Philadelphia’s Workforce. Data is drawn from several sources as noted.

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Philadelphia Works released a direct analysis of the impact on Philadelphia workers of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak and the subsequent City shutdown that followed.

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.
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2019 High Priority Occupations
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Fast Facts and Job Openings Data: Philadelphia Labor Market in 2020
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A Profile of the Working Poor in Philadelphia