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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local and Regional Plan for Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Program Years 2021-2024

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) establishes an integrated workforce system designed to meet the needs of businesses and job seekers. In accordance with WIOA, the plans for Philadelphia’s integrated workforce system, and Southeastern PA are below. The effective date for both plans are July 1, 2021-June 30, 2024. Philadelphia Workforce Development Board Agenda […]

Philadelphia: An Executive Summary of Economic and Demographic Trends

The economic and demographic characteristics of Philadelphia residents have shifted rapidly over the past decade. Population and employment growth, increases in educational attainment, and decreases in the overall poverty rate have all transformed the way our city functions.

Quarterly Philadelphia Labor Market Report

This quarterly report offers insight into key measures of economic activity, providing leaders across public and private institutions an easy-to-access update on Philadelphia’s economy.

Patterns of Spatial Inequities: Negative Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic were highly uneven, exacerbating existing inequities in Philadelphia.

Welcome to the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Project – The Philadelphia Region

In this kick-off podcast episode of Today’s Rosie, Nicole Fuller and Miya McAfee discuss the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Project. They also explore the benefits for women who choose to work in these careers. Nicole Fuller, a founding member of WINC, will discuss why this work is her passion. Nicole started her career as […]

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.