Damarah Brown, Author at Philadelphia Works

Good Jobs Challenge Webinar | Frequently Asked Questions

Philadelphia Works, together with six counties in Southeast PA, will design & scale a Coordinated Southeastern PA Workforce Development System to develop & launch training programs to build regional workforce skills within targeted growth industries. The Coordinated SE PA System will connect at least 3,000 people to good jobs within 24-36 months, accelerating equitable recovery, […]

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Leveraging Investments Increase Access to Opportunities for Philadelphia Residents

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William Penn Foundation awards Philadelphia Works and the City of Philadelphia’s Adult Education Division $2.5M to build an integrated adult workforce/education system Philadelphia, PA — The William Penn Foundation has awarded Philadelphia’s Adult Education Division and Philadelphia Works (PhilaWorks) a $2.5M grant that will support building a coordinated, collaborative, and integrated workforce adult education system.

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Good Jobs Challenge Overview Webinar

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About this event Philadelphia Works (PhilaWorks) and the Southeastern PA Workforce Development System extended an invitation for all stakeholders to attend the Good Jobs Challenge Overview Webinar. On September 28th from 9:30-11:00 AM ET, PhilaWorks, along with the three backbone organizations hosted a webinar to: Present a high-level overview of the Good Jobs Challenge proposal

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Good Jobs Challenge Grant Presents Southeastern Pennsylvania with Unique Opportunity for Equitable Growth

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How $22.8 million will change the narrative for thousands in our region Philadelphia, PA — On August 3, when the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Philadelphia Works (PhilaWorks) was one of 32 winners in the Good Jobs Challenge (GJC), the award amount became the headline. While $22.8M is certainly headline-worthy, it is not

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We Can Do It!

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Philly tradeswomen meet up to discuss ways to increase the participation of women in construction, manufacturing, transit, and other male-dominated careers Imagine that you are driving along the highway and traffic is suddenly diverted due to construction. Now, picture what those construction workers look like. What did you imagine? Men wearing hard hats, reflective vests, denim jeans, and steel toe

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Strategic Collaboration Seeks to Connect Regional Manufacturers to Free, Underutilized Local Resources

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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) will host “Manufacturer Resources that Increase Your Bottom Line,” a networking and panel discussion event for regional manufacturers at PECO Energy Hall.

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