Philadelphia’s Quarterly Labor Market Report: 2026 Q1
Philadelphia’s labor market entered 2026 sending two signals at once. The July 2026 Quarterly Labor Market Report from Philadelphia Works, Inc. documents a city where
July 31, 2026
Category: What’s New
2026-2027 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.
July 16, 2026
Current Labor Market Conditions
Understanding the dynamics of our labor market is more crucial than ever. Let’s take a journey through the latest numbers and discover what they reveal about our local economic health.
The Current Labor Market Conditions dashboard provides the most up-to-date, high-level look at Philadelphia’s labor market.
July 8, 2026
Philadelphia’s Quarterly Labor Market Report – 2025 Q4
Philadelphia’s labor market entered 2026 with mixed signals, showing workforce growth alongside persistent economic strain. The April 2026 Philadelphia Works Inc. Quarterly Labor Market Report
May 20, 2026
Philadelphia Works Welcomes Three Accomplished Leaders to its Board of Directors
New Board Members Bring Expertise in Health System Leadership, Youth Workforce Development, and Municipal Government to Strengthen Philadelphia’s workforce ecosystem Philadelphia Works, Inc. (PhilaWorks), the city’s workforce development
April 30, 2026
Philadelphia Works is accepting petitions for the 2026-2027 proposed High Priority Occupation List
Each year the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry generates a draft list of High Priority Occupations (HPOs) for each county. This is Philadelphia County’s
April 22, 2026
Philadelphia’s Quarterly Labor Market Report
In the third quarter of 2025, Philadelphia’s labor market continued to soften, with the unemployment rate rising to 5.7%, up from 4.9% in Q2 and
February 13, 2026
President and CEO of Electro Soft Inc., Karla Trotman: Wired to Reshape Manufacturing
From cutting wires for quarters to leading a multi-million-dollar electronics company, Karla Trotman says legacy, grit, and humility power her approach to business, family, and
September 11, 2025
Philadelphia Workforce Development Board, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Plan
The public comment period has ended. For your convenience, the draft can be accessed here until the final plan posts, following approval from Philadelphia Works’ Board of Directors and the Commonwealth, which is anticipated July 1, 2025.
June 30, 2025
Philadelphia Works Welcomes Four New Members to its Board of Directors
New Board Member Bios
May 27, 2025