New initiative includes a dedicated website for apprenticeship information and opportunities.
Philadelphia Works Launches ApprenticeshipPHL During National Apprenticeship Week 2018 Read More »
New appointees bring impressive backgrounds on workforce development to the table.
Mayor James F. Kenney Appoints Two to Philadelphia Works Board of Directors Read More »
Philadelphia Works, Inc to receive technical assistance to build high-impact workforce development program.
Pilot programs will better connect Philadelphia youth and young adults to opportunities in skilled trades and Information Technology careers.
Philadelphia Works Awards $600,000 in Contracts for New Pre-Apprenticeships Read More »
Philadelphia Works will serve as fiscal agent for 16 new and expanded programs in both traditional trade and non-traditional industries.
Contracts with nine local providers will directly serve targeted populations of 17-21 year-olds with holistic workforce development and education services.
The occupations held by Philadelphians has changed significantly in the last 40 years. These shifts from manufacturing production, extraction, and labor in transportation and machine operations declined significantly, while occupations in professional and service-related industries notably increased.
The state of Philadelphia’s economy is a story of change from past patterns. Specifically, changes in the industries supporting Philadelphia’s economy, and the changing nature of work have impacted workforce development and the economic focus of our region.
Philadelphia’s Economy Read More »
Learn about Philadelphia’s population and local economy and find out how many working adults there are in the labor force and more.
Philadelphia’s Population Read More »
In this report, we examine the targeted industry clusters in Philadelphia County. We look at how the clusters have changed since 2007, the year before the Great Recession had an impact.
Targeted Industry Clusters Read More »
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