E21: Meet Your Goals from Where You Are: Virtual Resources for Career Seekers
Philadelphia, PA, USA, September 21, 2020
As Philadelphia residents and businesses continue to navigate Pennsylvania’s reopening plans and make informed decisions about their futures, Philadelphia Works is diligently striving every[...]
E20: Welcome to the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Project
Philadelphia, PA, USA, August 12, 2020
In this episode of Real Talk about Real Trends in Workforce our guests will introduce Today’s Rosie, a new podcast that will discuss the origins of the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC)[...]
Resources for Returning Citizens
Philadelphia, PA, USA, August 3, 2020
People returning to society after being released from jail or prison face many barriers to success including employment. Individuals who have been convicted of a crime often experience difficulty[...]
Important Information: PA Hazard Pay Grant Program
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 24, 2020
Our partners at PIDC Philadelphia offers valuable information for businesses regarding Pennsylvania's Hazard Pay Grant program.
Maximize Your Summer 2020! Access Free Career and Training Resources
July 19, 2020
The summer months are a great time for career seekers to explore and connect to workforce resources as part of their plan to reach future career development goals.
Census Jobs: Help to Make Philly Count
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 17, 2020
This webinar, hosted by Philadelphia Works, in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, is part of a webinar series placing emphasis on current US Census employment opportunities. In each[...]
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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
Take a break from our national pastime of doomscrolling for some joyscrolling | Helen Ubiñas
September 16, 2020
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Action News Data: Philadelphia-area unemployment numbers show gaps between certain races
August 12, 2020
NBC NEWS
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Summer of Uncertainty: Philadelphia Works on how businesses are operating during pandemic
August 10, 2020
WFLX-TV [Fox 29]
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First Class of Philly Fire Department EMT-to-Paramedic Training Program Graduates
August 7, 2020
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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.
