Philadelphia’s Quarterly Labor Market Report
In the second quarter of 2025, Philadelphia’s labor market showed signs of cooling, with the city’s unemployment rate rising to 5.7%, significantly higher than the
September 26, 2025
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2025-2026 High Priority Occupations List
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Workforce System has established High Priority Occupations (HPOs) for 2025-2026. HPOs are one component of Pennsylvania’s industry-driven approach to workforce development. The purpose of the HPO lists is to align workforce training and education investments with occupations that are in demand by employers, have higher skill needs, and are most likely to provide family-sustaining wages.
August 6, 2025
Quarterly Philadelphia Labor Market Report
By the end of 2023, Philadelphia’s economy has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic tasked with navigating the “new normal”. While overall employment has recovered at
April 2, 2024
When To Apply for a Union Apprenticeship?
Just like colleges, many unions have deadlines to apply for their apprenticeship programs, so plan ahead! Use this chart to see the best month to
December 8, 2022
The Apprenticeship Landscape in Philadelphia: Successes, Inequities, and Recommendations for Improvement
In this brief, apprenticeships that were started between the beginning of 2015 and the end of 2021 in Philadelphia are discussed. The Registered Apprenticeship Partners
November 8, 2022
Leveraging Investments Increase Access to Opportunities for Philadelphia Residents
William Penn Foundation awards Philadelphia Works and the City of Philadelphia’s Adult Education Division $2.5M to build an integrated adult workforce/education system Philadelphia, PA —
September 20, 2022
Good Jobs Challenge Overview Webinar
About this event Philadelphia Works (PhilaWorks) and the Southeastern PA Workforce Development System extended an invitation for all stakeholders to attend the Good Jobs Challenge
September 13, 2022
Good Jobs Challenge Grant Presents Southeastern Pennsylvania with Unique Opportunity for Equitable Growth
How $22.8 million will change the narrative for thousands in our region Philadelphia, PA — On August 3, when the US Economic Development Administration (EDA)
August 23, 2022
2021-2022 Recovery Occupations: Our Strategy for Investment
Based on labor market analysis and current conditions, our strategy for investment during recovery.
July 29, 2021
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local and Regional Plan for Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Program Years 2021-2024
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) establishes an integrated workforce system designed to meet the needs of businesses and job seekers. In accordance with
July 9, 2021