In the second quarter of 2025, Philadelphia’s labor market showed signs of cooling, with the city’s unemployment rate rising to 5.7%, significantly higher than the rates for both Pennsylvania (4.6%) and the United States (4.5%). As of Q2 2025, the city’s labor force stood at 784,378, with total employment at 745,884.Across industry sectors, the picture […]
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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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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 draft HPOs list. Local areas may petition to include other occupations based on known career pathways to middle-skilled jobs, specific needs of employers that meet the annual wage of about
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 draft HPOs list. Local areas may petition to include other occupations based on known career pathways to middle-skilled jobs, specific needs of employers that meet the annual wage of about
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