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

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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

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

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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

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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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