Diversity & Equity in Philadelphia: Middle skill employment for Residents?
The majority of working Philadelphians are in low-skill jobs.
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Learn About Job Openings
Learn about job opening in Philadelphia County with a breakdown of job openings vs. unemployed individuals in Philadelphia County.
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Philadelphia Works Launches ApprenticeshipPHL During National Apprenticeship Week 2018
New initiative includes a dedicated website for apprenticeship information and opportunities.
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Mayor James F. Kenney Appoints Two to Philadelphia Works Board of Directors
New appointees bring impressive backgrounds on workforce development to the table.
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The Sorenson Impact Center and Social Finance Announce Awardee of Pay for Success Structuring Grant
Philadelphia Works, Inc to receive technical assistance to build high-impact workforce development program.
Philadelphia Works Awards $600,000 in Contracts for New Pre-Apprenticeships
Pilot programs will better connect Philadelphia youth and young adults to opportunities in skilled trades and Information Technology careers.
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Philadelphia-Area Receives $1 million in State Funding for Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships
Philadelphia Works will serve as fiscal agent for 16 new and expanded programs in both traditional trade and non-traditional industries.
Philadelphia Works Announces $6 Million Employment Connections for Opportunity Youth Programs
Contracts with nine local providers will directly serve targeted populations of 17-21 year-olds with holistic workforce development and education services.
Changing Work
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.