Dawn Thomas, Author at Philadelphia Works

Integrating Immigrant Talent: A Look at Philadelphia’s Foreign-Born Population

Data & Trends, Research and Special Reporting, What's New / Dawn Thomas

As the Workforce Development Board for Philadelphia, Philadelphia Works and the PA CareerLink® Philadelphia system administer and support programming that educates and trains our city’s residents. Individuals from all backgrounds are entitled to access these services, and we work with partners and stakeholders from various organizations to help reach diverse populations. This research brief provides […]

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Mapping Population Characteristics: An Interactive Look at Philadelphia

Data & Trends / Dawn Thomas

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2021-2022 Recovery Occupations: Our Strategy for Investment

COVID-19 Recovery, Featured, What's New / Dawn Thomas

Based on labor market analysis and current conditions, our strategy for investment during recovery.

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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local and Regional Plan for Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Program Years 2021-2024

Data & Trends, Featured, What's New / Dawn Thomas

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) establishes an integrated workforce system designed to meet the needs of businesses and job seekers. In accordance with WIOA, the plans for Philadelphia’s integrated workforce system, and Southeastern PA are below. The effective date for both plans are July 1, 2021-June 30, 2024. Philadelphia Workforce Development Board Agenda

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Philadelphia’s College Near Completers: An Opportunity to Train, Upskill, and Advance Economic Mobility

Data & Trends, Research and Special Reporting / Dawn Thomas

In 2019, more than 120,000 adult Philadelphians had more than one year of college credit with no degree. These “Near Completers” were overwhelmingly Black or African American and more likely to live in specific areas of North and West Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia: An Executive Summary of Economic and Demographic Trends

Data & Trends, Featured, What's New / Dawn Thomas

The economic and demographic characteristics of Philadelphia residents have shifted rapidly over the past decade. Population and employment growth, increases in educational attainment, and decreases in the overall poverty rate have all transformed the way our city functions.

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