Pew Charitable Trusts awards $2.6 million to Philadelphia nonprofits
October 22, 2025
… $1 million) to expand its Nonprofit Repositioning Fund; and Philadelphia Works (two years, $300,000) to launch and evaluate the NextStep …
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In The News / Media Mentions
Spotlight On: Jodie Harris, President, PIDC
October 20, 2025
… together PIDC, the Chamber, the City’s Commerce Department, Philadelphia Works, and Visit Philadelphia to position Philadelphia as part of …
I LEAD Spotlight Interview – Ivan
October 7, 2025
enjoyed most when learning about sheet metal, Testing Adjusting and Balancing (TAB), and welding at the Local 19 training facility! https://philaworks.org/pa-good-jobs/job-seekers/training-sessions/ This video was prepared by Philadelphia Works
Press Releases
Philadelphia Works Welcomes Four Accomplished Leaders to its Board of Directors
November 19, 2025
leadership will amplify Philadelphia Works’ mission to connect residents to opportunity and employers to a highly skilled workforce. View
Philadelphia Works Secures Nearly $400K Grant to Launch Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program
August 9, 2025
… designed to equip Pennsylvanians with high-demand skills. H. Patrick Clancy, President and CEO of Philadelphia Works, emphasized the …
Podcast
E44: Building Bridges to Opportunity: Inside the Good Jobs Challenge
July 27, 2025
In this episode, listeners will explore how the Good Jobs Challenge is reshaping workforce development across Southeastern Pennsylvania by building strong, coordinated partnerships between employers, training providers, and community organizations. Ashlee Phillips, Manager of Workforce Partnerships at Philadelphia Works, explains how the model aligns job training with real labor market
E43: Portfolio Power: How YOACAP is Transforming Youth Career Preparation
April 10, 2025
In this episode, we talk with Ebony Joyner, Program Director of YOACAP, and Joan Lamar, Assistant at YOACAP, about their work supporting youth interns. They discuss their portfolio-building methods, tools they’ve developed, challenges they’ve faced, and success stories from their program. Our guests share strategies for helping young people document
E42: Career Ready: How C2L-PHL is Transforming Youth Employment
February 7, 2025
Join us for a conversation with Dan Lasalle, founder and executive director of the Niche Clinic, as we explore the transformative C2L-PHL workforce development program. In this episode, Dan shares his perspective on youth empowerment, discusses common misconceptions about workforce programs, and offers valuable guidance on how young people can
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