Category: What’s New

Innovation Leaders Speaker Series!
Join us for Fall 2020 Events! How to Catalyze a Regional Innovation Ecosystem.

We Can Do It!
Philly tradeswomen meet up to discuss ways to increase the participation of women in construction, manufacturing, transit, and other male-dominated careers Imagine that you are driving along

Philadelphia Works: Building a Stronger Workforce Through Apprenticeship Programs
Philadelphia Works and ApprenticeshipPHL are proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) November 11-17! All weeklong Philadelphia will acknowledge the amazing programs and workforce opportunities

Strategic Collaboration Seeks to Connect Regional Manufacturers to Free, Underutilized Local Resources
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) will host “Manufacturer Resources that Increase Your Bottom Line,” a networking and panel discussion event for regional manufacturers at PECO Energy Hall.

Mayor James F. Kenney Appoints Four New Members to Philadelphia Works’ Board of Directors
New appointees bring invaluable private and public sector experience to the table.

Local and Regional Plans
Every two years the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires Workforce Development Boards to update their local and regional plans (how we will invest

City Calls on Business Community to Support “HIRE HAHNEMANN” Fair
In response to the impending closure of Hahnemann University Hospital, the City of Philadelphia, in collaboration with Philadelphia Works, Inc. and Hahnemann’s human resources department, will host a comprehensive career and resource fair for Hahnemann employees.

Summer Investments: Making Summer Count with Youth and Young Adult Opportunities
Landing your first job when you don’t have any experience can be difficult. This is especially true if you haven’t finished high school or have

Networking Event for Employers and IT Professionals: Preparing the New Generation of IT Professionals in Philadelphia Wednesday, June 26, 2019 5PM – 7PM
Philadelphia Works and JEVS Human Services is hosting an Employer Networking Event: Preparing the New Generation of IT Professionals in Philadelphia. Join us for a