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 […]
Local and Regional Plans Read More »
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.
City Calls on Business Community to Support “HIRE HAHNEMANN” Fair Read More »
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
Summer Investments: Making Summer Count with Youth and Young Adult Opportunities Read More »
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.
Philadelphia Works and JEVS Human Services is hosting an Employer Networking Event: Preparing the New Generation of IT Professionals in Philadelphia. Join us for a meet and greet and learn about the various workforce initiatives that businesses are utilizing to hire and train their IT staff. • Tap into a diverse talent pool by connecting
The Philadelphia Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeships (PAYA) has been invited to be a founding member of the PAYA National Network, an invitation-only learning collaborative.
Philadelphia Works partnered with Mathematica to begin redesigning the city’s workforce system, the Employment, Advancement and Retention Network (EARN).
Thanks to State/Local Internship Program Grant from Governor Tom Wolf, 190 additional youth and young adults will receive a summer work experience with increased wages and more hours March 20, 2019 PHILADELPHIA – The city’s Workforce Development Board, Philadelphia Works, released details on expanded summer work experiences for Philadelphia youth (ages 16-24) today. Thanks to
Philadelphia Receives $2.5 Million in PA Smart Grants to Support Next Gen Industry Partnerships and Expand Apprenticeships. Read more…
PA Smart Grant Announcement Read More »
Philadelphia city experienced an increase in employment to 688,375 – an increase of 5,901 more employed from the previous month. The unemployment rate was 4.9 percent. Over 35,000 individuals were unemployed in Philadelphia in February 2019.
Fast Facts and Job Openings Data: Philadelphia Labor Market in 2020 Read More »
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