Labor Market Report: How Delta is Impacting Job Postings
With the explosion of the Delta variant of COVID-19 and the rates for new vaccinations slowing down, some of the optimism many analysts were feeling last spring and in the early summer has faded. Companies that had hoped to bring staff back to offices are adjusting their plans. The Consumer Confidence Index, a measure of consumer […]
Labor Market Report: July Job Postings Pointing Toward Recovery
Welcome to the July 16 2021 edition of the UCD Data Digest. In this series, we publish data and findings from our research on topics tied to transportation, jobs, real estate, crime, and more. We are always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate. Email patrick@universitycity.org to learn more. Last week, employers in the region posted just […]
Labor Market Report Examines Supposed Worker Shortage
We will be publishing labor market industry (LMI) data and important trends to consider in the development of an equitable economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. We are always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate. Email wpsi@universitycity.org to learn more. It seems like everywhere you turn someone is talking about a shortage […]
West Philly Skills Initiative launches “WPSI Scholars” program to support its alumni
West Philly Local The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, the University City District’s program that provides job training opportunities to unemployed Philadelphians and connects them with potential employers, now also supports its alumni who want to continue their professional education. The inaugural group of “WPSI Scholars” was announced yesterday. Each of the 16 scholars received […]
The Skills Initiative Names First Round of “WPSI Scholars” in Partnership with Graduate! Philadelphia
Our West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) is pleased to name the inaugural group of “WPSI Scholars,” Skills Initiative alumni who will each receive financial assistance to help with continuing their professional education through a partnership with Graduate! Philadelphia. The Scholars each received $1,000 scholarships toward tuition to cover degree, certification, or credentialing programs. WPSI […]
Labor Market Report for June 2nd, 2021
We will be publishing labor market industry (LMI) data and important trends to consider in the development of an equitable economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. We are always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate. Email wpsi@universitycity.org to learn more. Throughout the last year, there has been much discussion about office professionals, now free […]
Caitlin Garozzo Named Managing Director of the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
We’re pleased to announce that Caitlin Garozzo has been promoted to Managing Director of the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative. Cait is a proven leader who brings a deep commitment to identifying and creating opportunities that promote equity, support growth, and provide meaningful solutions for employers and WPSI participants. She began her workforce career as a […]
Labor Market Report for May 3rd, 2021
Every other week, we will be publishing labor market industry (LMI) data and important trends to consider in the development of an equitable economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. We are always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate. Email wpsi@universitycity.org to learn more. The labor market in Philadelphia has continued to show promise over […]
Pioneering West Philadelphia Skills Initiative on track for unprecedented year
Philadelphia Business Journal by Natalie Kostelni In the earliest days of the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, University City District, which created the program, thought it would start out helping youth and young adults find jobs. “That was the low-hanging fruit,” said Matt Bergheiser, executive director of University City District. The pioneering and successful […]
Burned out by the hospitality industry, he got a job at Four Seasons Total Landscaping (‘Yes, that one’)
The Philadelphia Inquirer by Stephanie Farr Meet Cameron Corbett, a hospitality-industry veteran who was recently hired by Four Seasons Total Landscaping through a new professional development program. • Always outgoing: “As a kid I was like I am now, pretty outspoken. I was on Kids Say the Darndest Things with Art Linkletter when I was […]
05/18 • Entrepreneurship Starter Kit Workshop
When: Tuesday, May 18th, 7-8:30pm How to attend: https://zoom.us/j/97592623790 Description: In this workshop, you will work with coach Khalia Deborah to walk through the process of determining if your idea is a good idea or needs some fine tuning before launching. You will also walk through the 7 essentials to building a successful business […]
Labor Market Report for April 16th, 2021
Every other week, we will be publishing labor market industry (LMI) data and important trends to consider in the development of an equitable economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. We are always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate. Email wpsi@universitycity.org to learn more. Over the past several months, the number of new weekly job […]
