The following charts explore the effects of the local COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent City shutdown on Philadelphia’s workforce.
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
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.
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
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