E3 services expand, offering greater support and access for Philadelphia youth
Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 14, 2020
E3 offers supportive education, employment, and empowerment services to help youth prepare for careers
Philadelphia Receives $5 Million in JPMorgan Chase’s AdvancingCities Challenge
Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 8, 2020
Rebuild, PIDC, and Philadelphia Works join to help women and people of color access well-paying jobs and strengthen diverse-led small businesses across the city
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.
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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
The Fed: A For-Purpose Organization
October 19, 2020
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
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What the ‘future of work’ means to these Philadelphians
October 18, 2020
The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Philly didn’t become America’s poorest big city by chance. Here’s how we fix it. | Inga Saffron
October 14, 2020
The Philadelphia Inquirer
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JPMorgan pledges $5 million to help diverse Philly workers and businesses
October 8, 2020
The Philadelphia Inquirer
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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.
