Increasing Inequity
Philadelphia, PA, USA, December 18, 2020
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis, more than 233,000 newly unemployed Philadelphians—approximately 30% of the city’s labor force—have filed initial claims[...]
Youth Workforce Development Services: Request for Proposals
Philadelphia, PA, USA, November 25, 2020
Philadelphia Works announces this release of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Youth Development (TANF YD) funding to entities interested in providing workforce development services[...]
Opportunity Youth in Philadelphia: Demographic Trends
Philadelphia, PA, USA, November 24, 2020
Defined as young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are neither employed nor enrolled in school, Opportunity Youth have historically been overrepresented by individuals of color and[...]
New Initiative Launches in the Greater Philadelphia Region to Train 800 Unemployed Workers for In-Demand Logistics Jobs
Philadelphia, PA, USA, November 20, 2020
Philadelphia Works and regional partners, along with Prologis, open enrollment for a new training program that will skill workers for supply chain and logistics jobs
Save the Dates! 2021 WINC Institute
Philadelphia, PA, USA, November 19, 2020
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Experts
H. Patrick Clancy
H. Patrick Clancy possesses more than 20 years senior level experience developing and managing Career and Workforce Development programs. As President and CEO of Philadelphia Works,[...]
Meg Shope Koppel
Meg Shope Koppel, Ph.D., chief research officer at Philadelphia Works, Philadelphia’s workforce development board, has over 30 years of experience[...]
Dale F. Porter
Dale F. Porter currently serves as chief financial officer at Philadelphia Works, the city’s workforce development board. He has over 25 years of progressive experience[...]
PhilaWorks in the News
Governor Wolf Announces $4.7 Million for Job Training by Businesses Seeking Skilled Workers
January 11, 2021
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Op-ed: Business community commits to hiring thousands of Philadelphians
December 21, 2020
philly.metro.us
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A new tech reskilling initiative aims to train 5,000 Philadelphians in resilient careers
December 18, 2020
technical.ly
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Future Works Alliance PHL launches to shape and grow Philly's workforce
November 19, 2020
Technically Media
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About Philadelphia Works
Philadelphia Works, Inc., the city’s workforce development board, is a non-profit, quasi-public organization serving employers and connecting career seekers to employment and training opportunities. We invest public resources in a variety of workforce solutions that drive economic growth, influence the public workforce policies, and optimize funding and resources to build a skilled and thriving workforce. For more information please visit philaworks.org.
Our Mission: To develop and manage smart workforce solutions that respond to business needs and increase economic opportunity for all Philadelphia residents.
Our Vision: A thriving Philadelphia workforce, a stronger local economy.
