In 2018, the City of Philadelphia and its partners released a citywide workforce development strategy designed to align workforce education and training to the needs of employers. Fueling Philadelphia’s Talent Engine provides a blueprint for ensuring residents across the city can build the skills needed to compete in the workforce.
You can learn more about the strategy through the documents below. This program was operated by the Office of Workforce Development.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fueling Philadelphia’s Talent Engine: Year One Progress Report PDF | A report outlining the progress made in year one of the Fueling Philadelphia's Talent Engine workforce development strategy. | March 21, 2019 | |
| Fueling Philadelphia’s Talent Engine: Executive Summary PDF | A high-level overview of the strategy's goals, recommendations, and metrics. The document also lists the steering committee and identifies known challenges. | February 5, 2018 | |
| Fueling Philadelphia’s Talent Engine: Full Strategy PDF | A document detailing the full strategy, including mission, goals, and recommendations | February 5, 2018 | |
| Model Employer Handout PDF | Guidance on becoming a Model Employer. Model Employers recruit, hire, retain, and advance a workforce that is diverse, skilled, and prepared to meet the demands of Philadelphia’s growing industries. | February 5, 2018 |