Dawn Thomas, Author at Philadelphia Works

Increasing Inequities: Uneven Impacts of the COVID-19 Economic Crisis

Data & Trends, Featured, Newsroom, Research and Special Reporting / Dawn Thomas

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis, more than 233,000 newly unemployed Philadelphians—approximately 30% of the city’s labor force—have filed initial claims for unemployment compensation with the State of Pennsylvania. Workers across the city have experienced negative economic impacts during the pandemic. However, by their race and ethnicity, their age, their […]

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Welcome to the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Project – The Philadelphia Region

Featured, Women in Nontraditional Careers / Dawn Thomas

In this kick-off podcast episode of Today’s Rosie, Nicole Fuller and Miya McAfee discuss the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Project. They also explore the benefits for women who choose to work in these careers. Nicole Fuller, a founding member of WINC, will discuss why this work is her passion. Nicole started her career as

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Jobless

Data & Trends, Featured, Research and Special Reporting / Dawn Thomas

Philadelphia Works released a direct analysis of the impact on Philadelphia workers of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak and the subsequent City shutdown that followed.

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WINC’s Message of Solidarity

Featured, Women in Nontraditional Careers / Dawn Thomas

Dear WINC Tradeswomen, We are witnessing a shift in the country, a shift towards an honest, and sometimes uncomfortable, conversation about race; specifically the Black experience in America. This is a conversation that is long overdue. As a society, we have been far too comfortable with Black people having to deal with micro and macro

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Philadelphia Works: Building a Stronger Workforce Through Apprenticeship Programs

What's New / Dawn Thomas

Philadelphia Works and ApprenticeshipPHL are proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) November 11-17! All weeklong Philadelphia will acknowledge the amazing programs and workforce opportunities produced from the apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship model. This week allows businesses and communities to highlight how they have benefited from apprenticeship programs, and in parallel, provide information to employers and individuals seeking

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Mayor James F. Kenney Appoints Four New Members to Philadelphia Works’ Board of Directors

What's New / Dawn Thomas

New appointees bring invaluable private and public sector experience to the table.

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Local and Regional Plans

What's New / Dawn Thomas

Every two years the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires Workforce Development Boards to update their local and regional plans (how we will invest our grant funds). We are accepting public comments through September 18, 2019. The first several pages of each plan are the form that notes the changes. The plans are highlighted

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City Calls on Business Community to Support “HIRE HAHNEMANN” Fair

What's New / Dawn Thomas

In response to the impending closure of Hahnemann University Hospital, the City of Philadelphia, in collaboration with Philadelphia Works, Inc. and Hahnemann’s human resources department, will host a comprehensive career and resource fair for Hahnemann employees.

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Real Talk about Real Trends in Workforce

Summer Investments: Making Summer Count with Youth and Young Adult Opportunities

What's New / Dawn Thomas

Landing your first job when you don’t have any experience can be difficult. This is especially true if you haven’t finished high school or have other barriers to overcome. Philadelphia Works supports special programs like WorkReady® Philadelphia to help young adults access career opportunities. In this latest podcast episode from Philadelphia Works’ Real Talk about

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Philadelphia Receives $2.5 Million in PAsmart Grants to Support Next Gen Industry Partnerships and Expand Apprenticeships

SEPMA / Dawn Thomas

Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry recently announced that Philadelphia workforce stakeholders will receive more than $2.5 million to support innovative approaches in industry partnership programs and apprenticeships.

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Author name: Dawn Thomas

Increasing Inequities: Uneven Impacts of the COVID-19 Economic Crisis

Welcome to the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Project – The Philadelphia Region

Jobless

WINC’s Message of Solidarity

Philadelphia Works: Building a Stronger Workforce Through Apprenticeship Programs

Mayor James F. Kenney Appoints Four New Members to Philadelphia Works’ Board of Directors

Local and Regional Plans

City Calls on Business Community to Support “HIRE HAHNEMANN” Fair

Summer Investments: Making Summer Count with Youth and Young Adult Opportunities

Philadelphia Receives $2.5 Million in PAsmart Grants to Support Next Gen Industry Partnerships and Expand Apprenticeships

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