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Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians Names Philadelphia Works as a 2020 Solas Award Honoree
Philadelphia, PA, USA, February 21, 2020
Patrick Clancy and Philadelphia Works, Inc. will be presented with the Atlas Award for Advancing Opportunities for New Pennsylvanians
Workforce Remains a Priority in Pennsylvania's Progress
Philadelphia, PA, USA, February 7, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf addresses key workforce challenges for both career seeker and employer in latest state budget address
Philadelphia Works, Inc. to be honored at The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Awards Gala
Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 23, 2019
Philadelphia Works, Inc., the city’s Workforce Development Board, will receive the Outstanding Equality Program award at the Philadelphia Inquirer’s inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Awards[...]
The Sorenson Impact Center and Social Finance Announce Awardee of Pay for Success Structuring Grant
Salt Lake City, UT, USA, October 17, 2019
Philadelphia Works, Inc to receive technical assistance to build high-impact workforce development program
Strategic Collaboration Seeks to Connect Regional Manufacturers to Free, Underutilized Local Resources
Philadelphia, PA, USA, September 19, 2019
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., The Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) will host “Manufacturer Resources that Increase Your Bottom Line,” a networking[...]
2019 Greater Philadelphia Manufacturing Summit
Philadelphia, PA, USA, September 6, 2019
2019 Greater Philadelphia Manufacturing Summit – DVIRC
Mayor James F. Kenney Appoints Four New Members to Philadelphia Works’ Board of Directors
Philadelphia, PA, USA, August 29, 2019
New appointees bring invaluable private and public sector experience to the table
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[...]
Philadelphia Works and Community College of Philadelphia Open PA CareerLink® Philadelphia Resource Hub at Northeast Regional Center
Philadelphia, PA, USA, February 8, 2019
Hub will provide access to job development programs and hyperlocal recruitment services for employers
Philadelphia Works receives $2 million from Governor Wolf to assist people affected by the opioid epidemic
Philadelphia, PA, USA, December 12, 2018
Philadelphia Works Launches ApprenticeshipPHL During National Apprenticeship Week 2018
Philadelphia, PA, USA, November 15, 2018
New initiative includes a dedicated website for apprenticeship information and opportunities.
Mayor James F. Kenney Appoints Two to Philadelphia Works Board of Directors
Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 17, 2018
New appointees bring impressive backgrounds on workforce development to the table.
Philadelphia Works Awards $600,000 in Contracts for New Pre-Apprenticeships
Philadelphia, PA, USA, June 25, 2018
Pilot programs will better connect Philadelphia youth and young adults to opportunities in skilled trades and Information Technology careers
Philadelphia-Area Receives $1 million in State Funding for Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships
Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 9, 2018
Philadelphia Works will serve as fiscal agent for 16 new and expanded programs in both traditional trade and non-traditional industries
Philadelphia Works Announces $6 Million Employment Connections for Opportunity Youth Programs
Philadelphia, PA, USA, January 9, 2018
Contracts with nine local providers will directly serve targeted populations of 17-21 year-olds with holistic workforce development and education services
About Philadelphia Works
Philadelphia Works is the city’s Workforce Development Board, investing in solutions and services to grow Philadelphia’s economy by connecting employers to workforce talent and career seekers to jobs. We influence the public policies that support economic growth and optimize funding and resources to invest in regional solutions to build a skilled and thriving workforce. For more information about our dedicated board members and staff, workforce research, labor market data, services and initiatives, and to view current opportunities to engage, please visit philaworks.org.
