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The economic and demographic characteristics of Philadelphia residents have shifted rapidly over the past decade. Population and employment growth, increases in educational attainment, and decreases in the overall poverty rate have all transformed the way our city functions....

On Wednesday, President Biden announced a tax credit available to small and mid-size employers that offer paid time off for their employees to receive COVID...

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A comparison of job postings for positions in Philadelphia and initial unemployment claims filed by Philadelphia residents...

The following charts explore the effects of the local COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent City shutdown on Philadelphia’s workforce. Job Postings And Initial Unemployment Claims Unemployment Compensation...

Join us for Fall 2020 Events! How to Catalyze a Regional Innovation Ecosystem....

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Philly tradeswomen meet up to discuss ways to increase the participation of women in construction, manufacturing, transit, and other male-dominated careers Imagine that you are driving along...

Philadelphia Works and ApprenticeshipPHL are proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) November 11-17! All weeklong Philadelphia will acknowledge the amazing programs and workforce opportunities...

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) will host “Manufacturer Resources that Increase Your Bottom Line,” a networking and panel discussion event for regional manufacturers at PECO Energy Hall...

New appointees bring invaluable private and public sector experience to the table...

Every two years the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires Workforce Development Boards to update their local and regional plans (how we will invest...

In response to the impending closure of Hahnemann University Hospital, the City of Philadelphia, in collaboration with Philadelphia Works, Inc. and Hahnemann’s human resources department, will host a comprehensive career and resource fair for Hahnemann employees...

Landing your first job when you don’t have any experience can be difficult. This is especially true if you haven’t finished high school or have...

Philadelphia Works and JEVS Human Services is hosting an Employer Networking Event: Preparing the New Generation of IT Professionals in Philadelphia. Join us for a...

The Philadelphia Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeships (PAYA) has been invited to be a founding member of the PAYA National Network, an invitation-only learning collaborative...

Thanks to State/Local Internship Program Grant from Governor Tom Wolf, 190 additional youth and young adults will receive a summer work experience with increased wages...

Philadelphia Receives $2.5 Million in PA Smart Grants to Support Next Gen Industry Partnerships and Expand Apprenticeships. Read more…

Hub will provide access to job development programs and hyperlocal recruitment services for employers...

New initiative includes a dedicated website for apprenticeship information and opportunities...

New appointees bring impressive backgrounds on workforce development to the table...

Philadelphia Works, Inc to receive technical assistance to build high-impact workforce development program...

Pilot programs will better connect Philadelphia youth and young adults to opportunities in skilled trades and Information Technology careers...

Philadelphia Works will serve as fiscal agent for 16 new and expanded programs in both traditional trade and non-traditional industries Philadelphia— Philadelphia Works today announced that 12...