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[...]
Philadelphia Works, Inc. COVID-19 Impact Dashboard
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 7, 2020
Philadelphia Works' Research, Policy, and Innovation team has published data charts detailing the effects of the local COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent City shutdown on Philadelphia's workforce.
Getting on Pennsylvania's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 6, 2020
The ETPL is an annual list that requires all courses and programs to be approved/reapproved each year. The ETPL application window is now open. Applications for the new year can now be submitted[...]
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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
Power Moves: These leaders are chairing the City's new 'pathways to reform' committee - Technical.ly Philly
July 21, 2020
Technically Media
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Economic Outlook and Building an Inclusive Recovery
July 15, 2020
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
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‘Robots don’t get sick’: Coronavirus could accelerate automation and hurt Philly’s low-wage workers
July 1, 2020
The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Why completing the census is essential for local workforce development efforts
June 15, 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.
