E33: Preparing for the Future of Work in Philadelphia
May 20, 2022
Anne Gemmel, Principal at A. Gemm Consulting joins the program to discuss the future of work. Discover the priority conversations that need to happen around the future of work and how the[...]
Two Philadelphia-area Organizations Earn National Recognition for Youth Career Programs
Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 27, 2022
Philadelphia Works Named a Finalist for “Big Ideas, Bright Cities Challenge” PHILADELPHIA, PA – The New York City-based Global Business Coalition for Education (GBC-Education) has named[...]
Local Workforce Development Boards Partner to Connect Talent to over a Thousand Regional Job Openings
April 27, 2022
Over 75 employers and hundreds of career seekers attend in-person career fair at Citizens Bank Park as economic recovery from the pandemic continues. Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties,[...]
2022-2023 Draft High Priority Occupation List
Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 8, 2022
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Workforce System has established High Priority Occupations (HPOs) as one component of Pennsylvania’s industry-driven approach to workforce development.[...]
Multi-Industry Career Fair at Citizen's Bank Park
Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 4, 2022
This multi-industry hiring event at Citizens Bank Park will host over 50 employers looking to recruit talented individuals like YOU
Free or Low-Cost Skills Training
Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 1, 2022
Philadelphia residents may qualify for free or low-cost vocational skills training to advance their careers across various industries including healthcare, technology, construction, and[...]
Videos
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Experts
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,[...]
Patricia Blumenauer
For over 15 years, Patricia Blumenauer has been working closely with city stakeholders to grow[...]
Michael Kenyatta Joynes
Michael Kenyatta Joynes is the vice president of government and community relations at Philadelphia Works, the city’s workforce development board. Michael has more[...]
PhilaWorks in the News
Pandemic-Era Adaptations in Human Services Could Fill a Need Even Outside a Public Health Emergency
April 27, 2022
Mathematica
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Citizens Bank Park Hosts Job Fair For 75 Companies Searching For Qualified Workers: ‘There Is A War For Talent
April 21, 2022
CBS Philly
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Gov. Wolf Announces $11 Million in Workforce Development Funding for PAsmart Apprenticeship Programs
April 14, 2022
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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 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.
