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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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This dashboard provides the most up-to-date, high-level look at Philadelphia’s labor market. State, federal, and private data sources help us understand how our local economy and workforce are performing over time.

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3 weeks ago

Philadelphia Works
Calling all principals, assistant principals and school leaders alike in Philly! 🌟 We have an exciting opportunity just for you! We're partnering with Innovageous to select 15 dynamic leaders for a paid professional development program running from Jan 2025 to Jan 2026. Dive into expanding your knowledge on student post-secondary pathways and prepare our future stars for careers in healthcare and education! Ready to make an impact? 📈🎓 Check out the infographic QR code below for all the details! Let’s empower our students together! 🙌✨ #PhillyEducation #LeadershipOpportunity #PhiladelphiaWorks #PhillyJobs ... See MoreSee Less
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Philadelphia Works
Excited for next week’s PWDA Apprenticeship Collaborative & Expo! Our Apprenticeship PHL team will co-present with partners from the Keystone Development Partnership on a workshop titled, "Accelerating Apprenticeships through Regional/Statewide Targeted Outreach." In a separate session, Philadelphia Works WINC (Women in Nontraditional Careers) team will dive into best practices for connecting women to careers in trades from a Philadelphia perspective. Join us in exploring how we can drive inclusivity and strengthen the workforce and as always we'd love to hear perspective from anyone planning to attend one or both sessions! More information on each workshop and the expo is available below!members.pawork.org/calendar/Details/apprenticeshippa-2024-1045956?sourceTypeId=Hub#Apprenticeships #WomenInTrades #CareerDevelopment #WorkforceInnovation #PWDA2024 #NAW2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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🌟 **Exciting Labor Market Update for Our Region!** 🌟August to September 2024 saw a surge in nonfarm employment with **10,300 new jobs**, bringing the total to 787,400! The Education & Health Services sectors are leading the way with a robust addition of 10,200 jobs, showcasing incredible resilience. Meanwhile, it's noteworthy that the Leisure & Hospitality sector experienced a temporary dip of 1,000 jobs; however, it still shines with an impressive year-over-year growth of 9.1%!📊 With Philadelphia County’s unemployment rate now at just 4.2%, down 1.2 percentage points from August—there's plenty optimism in the opportunities ahead for career seekers.Curious about what these trends mean for you or your professional interests? 👉 Click the link below to explore deeper insights and discover how you can capitalize on these developments.Let’s keep this conversation going—share your thoughts in the comments! 💬✨philaworks.org/current-labor-market-conditions/#LaborMarket #JobGrowth #PhiladelphiaEconomy #CareerOpportunities ... See MoreSee Less
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