Jobless
A Brief on Initial Unemployment Compensation Claimants Residing in Philadelphia During the Local COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak and City Shutdown
Philadelphia Works released a direct analysis of the impact on Philadelphia workers of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak and the subsequent City shutdown that followed. Using data from initial unemployment compensation claims from March 15 through May 31, this brief, “Jobless,” explores the unique experiences and economic disparities among residents uncovered by COVID-19 based on zip code, age, race, education, gender, military service, and disability. Workforce development stakeholders, employers, community leaders, and elected officials are encouraged to navigate this publication to make informed decisions about their respective COVID-19 recovery efforts. Read the full brief here.
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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 in performance...
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Jobless Brief
June 11, 2020
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Podcast E17: A Transparent Conversation About Philadelphia’s Workforce and COVID-19
Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 1, 2020
H. Patrick Clancy, President & CEO at Philadelphia Works joins the program to have a transparent conversation about how COVID-19 is impacting the local workforce in Philadelphia. He[...]
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.
