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Free or Low-Cost Skills Training
Philadelphia, PA, USA, May 20, 2022
Philadelphia residents may qualify for free or low-cost training to advance their careers across various industries including healthcare, technology, construction, and more.
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
E31: Connecting Youth to Employment and Training
February 25, 2022
This episode features a conversation with Andre Bradley, Youth System Program Representative for Philadelphia Works. Andre discusses some of the most common challenges that youth face when[...]
Barriers to Reemployment During the COVID-19 Recovery: Survey Results
Philadelphia, PA, USA, November 1, 2021
Early during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress and the federal government greatly expanded the social safety net by increasing weekly unemployment benefit amounts, extending the benefit period,[...]
Philadelphia Works Awarded $3M to Support the Region’s Unemployed and Underemployed
Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 28, 2021
Local Workforce Board will invest in solutions that increase access and equity around training, reemployment, and supportive services for the region’s most disadvantaged communities
Current Labor Market Conditions: Monthly Updates for Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 5, 2021
Updated September 30, 2021 The Current Labor Market Conditions dashboard provides the most up-to-date, high-level look at Philadelphia's labor market. State, federal, and private data sources[...]
E27: Innovation in Reentry Services- Dismantling Barriers, Improving Access
Philadelphia, PA, USA, September 3, 2021
Sue Hoffman, Senior Associate of Innovation for Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss how Philadelphia Works and the workforce system are innovating when it comes to reentry services[...]
Upcoming Ports Career Fair Seeks to Increase Number of Longshoremen
Philadelphia, PA, USA, August 6, 2021
Filling these port positions will help drive down consumer costs and strengthen employment in the region
Philadelphia Works 2021-22 Recovery Occupations
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 29, 2021
Based on labor market analysis and current conditions, our strategy for investment during recovery. As Philadelphia’s Workforce Development Board, Philadelphia Works manages strategic investment[...]
Philadelphia Skills Forward Initiative: Let's Grow Together!
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 28, 2021
Connect to the Philadelphia Skills Forward Initiative and receive access to training and career advancement opportunities that actively support your future!
E26: Labor Market Trends in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 9, 2021
Matthew Hutton, Senior Research Analyst at Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss the labor market in Philadelphia and how employers can support employees moving forward as the[...]
Skill Up Philly!
Philadelphia, PA, USA, May 10, 2021
To compete in today’s job market, building new skills is necessary. Now is the perfect time to grow professionally and learn new technologies. To support your career development in a rapidly[...]
Opportunity Youth in Philadelphia: Demographic Trends
Philadelphia, PA, USA, November 24, 2020
Defined as young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are neither employed nor enrolled in school, Opportunity Youth have historically been overrepresented by individuals of color and[...]
New Initiative Launches in the Greater Philadelphia Region to Train 800 Unemployed Workers for In-Demand Logistics Jobs
Philadelphia, PA, USA, November 20, 2020
Philadelphia Works and regional partners, along with Prologis, open enrollment for a new training program that will skill workers for supply chain and logistics jobs
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
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Pay-for-Success Helps Employers Find, Train, and Retain Employees
Philadelphia, PA, USA, February 19, 2020
Philadelphia Works, the City’s workforce development board, Comcast, one of the region’s largest employers, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia have partnered to pilot an innovative funding model called[...]
City Calls on Business Community to Support “HIRE HAHNEMANN” Fair
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 16, 2019
The Mayor’s Office, Philadelphia Works, and Hahnemann will host a comprehensive career and resource fair for hospital employees For Immediate Release: July 16, 2019 Published by: Department[...]
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.
