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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.[...]
Welcome to the PHL Career Portal
Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 29, 2021
Welcome to PHL Career Portal; Offering online learning that will strengthen your skills to compete for the job you want
Adult Education Program Support Grants: Request for Proposals
Philadelphia, PA, USA, March 17, 2021
Philadelphia Works Inc. and the Office of Children and Families are offering one-time funding opportunities to support organizations that provide adult education, digital literacy, and workforce[...]
E22: Apprenticeships Still Work
February 23, 2021
Maria del Mar Cabiya, the new Director of Apprenticeship Strategies, discusses who she is, how Apprenticeship PHL is addressing apprenticeships during COVID-19, and the effects of the skills[...]
City’s Renewed Commitment to Workforce Development, Including $1 Million for Innovative Workforce Solutions
Philadelphia, PA, USA, February 9, 2021
In the fall of 2020, the Commerce Department’s Office of Workforce Development released a Call for Ideas seeking proposals for the new Workforce Solutions Grant. The goal was to identify[...]
Youth Workforce Development Services: Request for Proposals
Philadelphia, PA, USA, November 25, 2020
Philadelphia Works announces this release of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Youth Development (TANF YD) funding to entities interested in providing workforce development services[...]
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
Philadelphia Receives $5 Million in JPMorgan Chase’s AdvancingCities Challenge
Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 8, 2020
Rebuild, PIDC, and Philadelphia Works join to help women and people of color access well-paying jobs and strengthen diverse-led small businesses across the city
Philadelphia Works, Inc. COVID-19 Impact Dashboard
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 7, 2020
Philadelphia Works' Research, Policy, and Innovation team has published data charts detailing the effects of the local COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent City shutdown on Philadelphia's workforce.
Jobless
Philadelphia, PA, USA, June 11, 2020
A Brief on Initial Unemployment Compensation Claimants Residing in Philadelphia During the Local COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak and City Shutdown
E19: Getting Back to Work: How to Help Your Staff Feel Safe, Supported and Sane
Philadelphia, PA, USA, May 20, 2020
As the COVID-19 rate of infection slows and Pennsylvania plans to reopen, employers who were fortunate enough to transition their staff to remote work, are preparing for employees to return[...]
Youth Workforce System Spotlight: Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN)
May 17, 2020
COVID-19 Cancels Many Summer Plans, but will not Stop Summer Jobs in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is Still #ALLIN4WORKREADY
Philadelphia, PA, USA, May 6, 2020
WorkReady Philadelphia partners remain committed to ensuring young people are engaged in workforce experiences
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[...]
Local Strategic Partnership Makes Access to Workforce Resources and Educational Services Easier for Northeast Residents and Businesses
Philadelphia, PA, USA, March 6, 2020
Philadelphia Works Seeks to Change the Delivery Model of Workforce Services to Philadelphia Residents
Philadelphia, PA, USA, May 23, 2019
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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.
