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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 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.
