Workforce Development Resources
Welcome to the PHL Job Portal! We are here to help you find the resources you need to succeed in your career. On our platform, you will find a variety of external resources, including workforce development organizations, third-party partnerships, and unions. These resources are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen field, as well as connect you with job opportunities and support you in your job search. We encourage you to explore these resources and take advantage of the support they can offer.
Workforce development organizations offer a variety of services to help individuals succeed in their careers. These services can include job training programs, career counseling, and educational opportunities. Many workforce development organizations also partner with local businesses to provide job placements and internships.
In PA CareerLink, jobseekers can search and apply for job openings across the Commonwealth or narrow it down to their own town. You can create and upload a resume and make yourself available to thousands of employers. PA CareerLink will also recommend jobs for you based on your preferences. One exciting feature is an automatic capture of all your job-search activities within PA CareerLink. You can record any outside job-search activities, too. All in one place. All for free.
Philadelphia Works develops and manages workforce solutions that respond to business needs and increase economic opportunity for all Philadelphians. Philadelphia Works provides career services through career guidance, job trainings, and offers business services, and workforce innovation.
Philadelphia OIC is dedicated to the elimination of poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy through education and job training.
Nationalities Service Center (NSC) champion immigrants, with urgency today — and for generations to come. For over a century, NSC has empowered immigrants and refugees to thrive in our communities and pursue a just future. We provide comprehensive services and supports including legal protections and remedies, health and wellness, education, and employment services and language access.
ELECT is dedicated to creating and supporting partnerships among schools, families, and community. ELECT offers free case management and supportive services to expecting or already parenting teen mothers and fathers 21 years old and younger to help them as students achieve their highest potential personally and academically, so they become successful parents and citizens, by providing the support they need to stay in school through graduation.
Community College of Philadelphia
We seek to empower our community through education, one individual at a time. More than 90 percent of our graduates remain in the area and strengthen our local economy. It is our mission to prepare Philadelphians for a new career or transfer to a four-year college so that they can achieve their educational and career goals.
Job Corps is the next step toward a better future. Whether you are looking to start your career, finish your diploma, or something in between, Job Corps' free career training program will get you where you want to go. At Job Corps, you'll not only receive free career training in the nation's leading industries, but you also get everyday basics.
Southwest Community Development Corporation
Southwest Community Development Corporation (SCDC) help protect and educate children whose parents cannot afford a babysitter by providing an enriching after school program. SCDC provide support and share resources with neighborhood businesses. They also help those who are able and want to work break down the barriers and find a job.
Unions
Unions are organizations that represent the collective interests of workers. At PHL, unions may be a resource for employees by negotiating for better wages, benefits, and working conditions on behalf of their members. They may also provide support and representation for employees in grievances or disputes with management. Unions can be a useful way for employees to come together and advocate for their rights in the workplace.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
An organization of 2-million members united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide and dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society.
Association of Flight Attendants
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) is the flight attendant union organized by flight attendants for flight attendants. AFA represents nearly 50,000 flight attendants at 19 airlines, serving as a voice for flight attendants at their workplace, in the industry, in the media and on Capitol Hill.
Association of Professional Flight Attendants
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants is the certified collective bargaining representative for the American Airlines Flight Attendants. It is through the APFA that we are able to negotiate fair contracts, promote our interests in Washington, D.C., guarantee our rights, and settle disputes with the Company judiciously.
UNITE HERE is a labor union that represents 300,000 working people across Canada and the United States. Our members work in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation, and airport industries.
AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services, and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.
Affiliate Resources
Employee Assistance Program – Penn Behavioral Health
Penn Medicine EAP will continue to offer a full suite of wellness services with the ultimate goal of helping organizations create and retain a fully engaged and productive workforce. Some of the services include Critical Incident Trauma Response, EAP Orientations, Health Benefit Fairs, Management Consultations, Counseling, Workshops, Consultations with Attorneys and Financial Professionals and access to a robust work / life app.
The City of Philadelphia is committed to promoting equity and improving outcomes for all of its residents through its Equity and Results program. This initiative aims to address systemic barriers and promote opportunities for historically marginalized communities, including communities of color, low-income communities, and immigrant communities.
The City of Philadelphia offers a Wellness Program through partnership with MyActiveHealth. MyActiveHealth works to promote health and help members find balance in body, mind, and spirit.
