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Manufacturing Career Accelerator Program (MCAP) Spring Courses begins May 1, 2023
March 16, 2023
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Smarter Workforce Solutions = Stronger Local Economy
As the City’s Workforce Development Board, Philadelphia Works develops and manages smart workforce solutions that respond to business needs and increase economic opportunity for all Philadelphia residents.
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Quarterly Philadelphia Labor Market Report
February 7, 2023
This quarterly report offers insight into key measures of economic activity, providing leaders across public and private institutions an easy-to-access update on Philadelphia’s economy.
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Innovation is key to creating an agile and responsive workforce system. Stay up-to-date with news, Labor Market reports, and other workforce updates from Philadelphia Works. Read Thrive! January.
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Learn how we help our workforce “Thrive!” with the PhilaWorks’ monthly newsletter
Innovation is key to creating an agile and responsive workforce system. Stay up-to-date with news, Labor Market reports, and other workforce updates from Philadelphia Works. Read Thrive! January.
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In 2021, The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Philadelphia Works a $3 million grant to connect career seekers throughout Pennsylvania’s southeast region to employment and training opportunities and supportive services to historically marginalized communities.![]()
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Since the announcement, PhilaWorks has helped dislocated workers across the Philadelphia region regain their footing and gain meaningful employment. ![]()
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Read this full article published by Metro Philly to learn more: ow.ly/pZpg50Noq4m![]()
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Local nonprofit aims to aid dislocated workers across Philly region – Metro Philadelphia
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With the rise of inflation and unemployment rates, one local nonprofit has made a strong effort to help dislocated workers across the Philadelphia region get back on their feet.
In December, both the unemployment rate and labor force fell in month-over-month totals. However, in January, the unemployment rate rose to 5.2%, up from 4.5%. This came with an increase in the city's labor force of almost 11,000 individuals. At the same time, the total unemployed rose by 5,000, and the total number of employed by 6,000. On a national level, the unemployment rate did increase slightly as labor force participation has remained constant since early 2022.![]()
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Understanding our region’s labor market helps business and community leaders make informed decisions about growth strategies, hiring, and service delivery. It also helps career seekers understand the current job market and supports their career plans. Philadelphia Works regularly publishes current labor market conditions. ![]()
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#employers, the U.S. Department of Labor has compiled a list of resources to help you diversify your talent pipeline by keeping diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront of your hiring practices. ![]()
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Check it out: www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/employers/diversity-inclusion![]()
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The Philadelphia Department of Commerce selected Congreso de Latinos Unidos, University City Science Center, Per Scholas Philadelphia, and Community College of Philadelphia to develop innovative workforce solutions for local job seekers to prepare for and connect to sustainable career pathways that pay a living wage.![]()
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Learn about the Workforce Solutions Grant here: ow.ly/98UG50Ni5M4![]()
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Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc.'s WorkReady Summer programs give young people access to meaningful paid work experiences, connect youth to caring adults, and increase participants’ future employment prospects and academic success.![]()
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All Philadelphia youth between 12-24 years old are eligible to participate in a paidWorkReady Summer job this summer - visit www.workready.org/summer to learn more and encourage someone you know to apply!
Our Workforce System…at Work!
Read our Workforce Success Stories
As a system, we develop and implement innovative programs that help increase the understanding and access to the many public resources available to Philadelphia’s residents and businesses. We are proud of the many people and businesses we have successfully helped along the way.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Philadelphia Works’ regional Next Generation Hospitality & Entertainment Industry Partnership (H&EIP) worked with The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company to provide the popular small business with training funds. These funds allowed their incumbent employees (current staff) to learn a new piece of baking equipment. This training helped The Famous 4th Street bakery remain open throughout the economic slowdown. The small business saw some staff transition through voluntary departures and some staff that simply refused to return to work due to health and safety concerns. In addition, The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company was launching a new training program that would assist in keeping the company compliant with the new Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) and needed workforce assistance with staying afloat during pandemic conditions.” Read the full story here.
THE FAMOUS 4TH STREET COOKIE COMPANY 
“I had to learn as part of my recovery to advocate for myself. I realized this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to have the CRS Course paid for, so I completed the enrollment paperwork on the first day I could.” Read the full story here.
TONI 
Timbreen expressed thankfulness and credits these programs with changing his outlook on life, stating “without a support system it won’t work.” Read the full story here.
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Philadelphia Works’ regional Next Generation Hospitality & Entertainment Industry Partnership (H&EIP) worked with The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company to provide the popular small business with training funds. These funds allowed their incumbent employees (current staff) to learn a new piece of baking equipment. This training helped The Famous 4th Street bakery remain open throughout the economic slowdown. The small business saw some staff transition through voluntary departures and some staff that simply refused to return to work due to health and safety concerns. In addition, The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company was launching a new training program that would assist in keeping the company compliant with the new Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) and needed workforce assistance with staying afloat during pandemic conditions.” Read the full story here.
THE FAMOUS 4TH STREET COOKIE COMPANY
“I had to learn as part of my recovery to advocate for myself. I realized this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to have the CRS Course paid for, so I completed the enrollment paperwork on the first day I could.” Read the full story here.
TONI
Timbreen expressed thankfulness and credits these programs with changing his outlook on life, stating “without a support system it won’t work.” Read the full story here.
TIMBREEN
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