Philadelphia’s Quarterly Labor Market Report
February 13, 2026
In the third quarter of 2025, Philadelphia’s labor market continued to soften, with the unemployment rate rising to 5.7%, up from 4.9% in Q2 and
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2025-2026 High Priority Occupations List
August 6, 2025
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Workforce System has established High Priority Occupations (HPOs) for 2025-2026. HPOs are one component of Pennsylvania’s industry-driven approach to workforce development. The purpose of the HPO lists is to align workforce training and education investments with occupations that are in demand by employers, have higher skill needs, and are most likely to provide family-sustaining wages.
Philadelphia Works is accepting petitions for the 2025-2026 proposed High Priority Occupation List
April 21, 2025
Each year the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry generates a draft list of High Priority Occupations (HPOs) for each county. This is Philadelphia County’s
