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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.
WINC’s Message of Solidarity
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
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
New appointees bring invaluable private and public sector experience to the table.
Local and Regional Plans
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
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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Summer Investments: Making Summer Count with Youth and Young Adult Opportunities
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
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.
Networking Event for Employers and IT Professionals: Preparing the New Generation of IT Professionals in Philadelphia Wednesday, June 26, 2019 5PM – 7PM
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) is Proud to be a Founding Member of the PAYA National Network
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.