To learn real life lessons, these students turned from textbooks to summer jobs as indie booksellers
… 12 to 24, a summer job, real-world experience, and a paycheck. The program is a collaboration between the city, the School District of …
… 12 to 24, a summer job, real-world experience, and a paycheck. The program is a collaboration between the city, the School District of …
… 12 to 24, a summer job, real-world experience, and a paycheck. The program is a collaboration between the city, the School District of …
… 12 to 24, a summer job, real-world experience, and a paycheck. The program is a collaboration between the city, the School District of …
… -Pa.) announced $22.8 million in federal funding for Philadelphia Works — the City of Philadelphia’s workforce development board — at …
In this episode you’ll hear from Fred Randall, Senior Manager of Data Systems & Quality at Philadelphia Works. They dive into the crucial but often overlooked role that data plays in workforce development. Fred explains how Philadelphia Works, PA CareerLink Centers, and the state’s CWDS system work together to support
E40: The Power of Data: Leveraging Insights to Drive Workforce Strategy Read More »
This episode explores the expanding role of apprenticeships for both employers and career-seekers. Tune in to discover how paid on-the-job training programs benefit businesses through increased retention and return on investment. You’ll also hear about how various industries beyond construction trades are leveraging apprenticeships to build talent pipelines and enhance
E39: Building a Stronger Workforce Through Apprenticeship Programs Read More »
Philadelphia Works’ Research Analyst Sam Fraley joins the program to define the phenomenon of the “benefits cliff”, a public policy dynamic that keeps individuals trapped in poverty when small increases in household income lead to larger losses in public benefits. Sam reveals the efforts underway to gather local data about
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This episode features a conversation with Shawn Mott, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultant for Philadelphia Works. Shawn reveals the efforts that Philadelphia Works has made to keep the focus on DEI on a year-round basis. You’ll also learn what organizations can do to center diversity, equity, and inclusion, and
E37: Keeping the Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Read More »
In this episode, you’ll hear about how Philadelphia Works is investing in recovery occupations. These are occupations that are experiencing employer demand, show promise for future growth, pay livable wages and are accessible to workers with diverse educational and employment backgrounds. You’ll also learn about the Recovery Occupations Planning Guide
Philadelphia Works was recently awarded a $4.7 million dollar Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Grant to expand registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships across Southeastern Pennsylvania. In this episode, Rebecca Ambrose, Director of Training and Apprenticeship at Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss the details of the grant and provide an overview