Philadelphia’s labor market entered 2026 sending two signals at once. The July 2026 Quarterly Labor Market Report from Philadelphia Works, Inc. documents a city where the labor force keeps expanding while wages, employment, and neighborhood conditions tell a harder story. The labor force grew by 2,081 workers over the quarter, but employment slipped by 1,732, […]
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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.
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Understanding the dynamics of our labor market is more crucial than ever. Let’s take a journey through the latest numbers and discover what they reveal about our local economic health.
The Current Labor Market Conditions dashboard provides the most up-to-date, high-level look at Philadelphia’s labor market.
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