The Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) engaged the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) to conduct an economic impact study to quantify the effects of manufacturing-related training programs on wage increases, career advancement, and productivity growth. The study serves to provide insight into the economic benefits and potential outcomes associated with investing in employee training and development initiatives. To view the Executive Summary of the Impact Study Report, please click on the link below.
Philadelphia Works Awarded $851,000 to Improve Career Training Outcomes for Justice-Involved Youth
September 8, 2026
Philadelphia, PA, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Philadelphia Works, Inc. (PhilaWorks), the city’s workforce development board, has been awarded $851,000 to train justice-involved young people in welding, advanced manufacturing, healthcare support, and information technology,
