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2020-2021 High Priority Occupation List
May 1, 2020
Each year, Philadelphia Works collects petitions from employers and partners for needed additions to the region's High Priority Occupations list
We Can Do It!
Philadelphia, PA, USA, December 11, 2019
Philly tradeswomen meet up to discuss ways to increase the participation of women in construction, manufacturing, transit, and other male-dominated careers.
Philadelphia Works: Building a Stronger Workforce Through Apprenticeship Programs
Philadelphia, PA, USA, November 13, 2019
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Podcast E12: Summer Investments - Making Summer Count with Youth and Young Adult Opportunities
Philadelphia, PA, USA, June 24, 2019
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 other barriers to overcome. Philadelphia Works supports[...]
The Philadelphia Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeships (PAYA) is Proud to be a Founding Member of the PAYA National Network
Philadelphia, PA, USA, May 29, 2019
Philadelphia Works Announces Expanded Summer Employment Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults
Philadelphia, PA, USA, March 20, 2019
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 and more hours