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.
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
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
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