Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Department of Commerce on Thursday announced four new organizations to develop innovative workforce solutions for local job seekers.
The Workforce Solutions Grant invests in programs from organizations that strive to address specific challenges that Black, Latino and other historically disadvantaged Philadelphia residents face when preparing for and entering the workforce.
“These investments strengthen our commitment to bridging economic disparities and creating innovation pathways to careers within growth industries that benefit local workers. We remain laser-focused on quality jobs— with family-sustaining wages, benefits, and a path to economic mobility,” Parker said in a release.
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