Leadership Archives - Philadelphia Works

Philadelphia Works: Building a Stronger Workforce Through Apprenticeship Programs

Philadelphia Works and ApprenticeshipPHL are proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) November 11-17! All weeklong Philadelphia will acknowledge the amazing programs and workforce opportunities produced from the apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship model. This week allows businesses and communities to highlight how they have benefited from apprenticeship programs, and in parallel, provide information to employers and individuals seeking […]

Strategic Collaboration Seeks to Connect Regional Manufacturers to Free, Underutilized Local Resources

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) will host “Manufacturer Resources that Increase Your Bottom Line,” a networking and panel discussion event for regional manufacturers at PECO Energy Hall.

Mayor James F. Kenney Appoints Four New Members to Philadelphia Works’ Board of Directors

New appointees bring invaluable private and public sector experience to the table.

Local and Regional Plans

Every two years the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires Workforce Development Boards to update their local and regional plans (how we will invest our grant funds). We are accepting public comments through September 18, 2019. The first several pages of each plan are the form that notes the changes. The plans are highlighted […]

City Calls on Business Community to Support “HIRE HAHNEMANN” Fair

In response to the impending closure of Hahnemann University Hospital, the City of Philadelphia, in collaboration with Philadelphia Works, Inc. and Hahnemann’s human resources department, will host a comprehensive career and resource fair for Hahnemann employees.

Philadelphia Works Seeks to Change the Delivery Model of Workforce Services to Philadelphia Residents

Philadelphia Works partnered with Mathematica to begin redesigning the city’s workforce system, the Employment, Advancement and Retention Network (EARN).

Fast Facts and Job Openings Data: Philadelphia Labor Market in 2019

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.

A Profile of the Working Poor in Philadelphia

A very conservative measure of Working Poor still finds more than 53,000 residents struggling to make ends meet.

Transit On-Ramps Training

Philadelphia Works, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA), Collegiate Consortium, and EDSI collaborated to plan and implement public transit boot camp programming. The goal of these programs is to prepare candidates for career pathways within this industry.

Youth System Highlights

Philadelphia Works continues its efforts to enhance Philadelphia’s Youth System by growing the provider network and increasing the capacity of the system. The Business Education Partnership (BEP) is one opportunity to increase capacity, pilot new strategies, and support young people.

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

The majority of working Philadelphians are in low-skill jobs.

What's New Women in Nontraditional Careers

We Can Do It!

Data & Trends

2019 High Priority Occupations

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