Appendix C (School District Presentation

APPENDIX C School District of Philadelphia Presentation

Background

APPENDIX D Patrick Clancy Testimony

Philadelphia Works is the City of Philadelphia’s Workforce Development Board. In this capacity, Philadelphia Works receives federal and state funds to assist residents of Philadelphia to increase their skill level and connect to employment. The staff at Philadelphia Works Inc also analyses employment trends and provides information about growing occupations in the city and southeast PA region.

Response to Resolution

Philadelphia Works Inc is prepared to assist the School District of Philadelphia with its review of the Career and Technical Education programs within the lens of Post-Covid. Current economic data shows strong career pathways in healthcare occupations, IT occupations, Social Work/Mental Health related occupations, mechanical (automotive repair,HVAC) trades and e-commerce occupations (warehouse distribution).Successful career pathway models include active employer engagement in the development of the program, internships and career awareness/job shadowing opportunities. The common skills needed across all occupations include digital literacy, effective communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work in teams and independently. Philadelphia Works is prepared to assist the School District of Philadelphia in any way possible to build effective career pathways within the Career and Technical Education division.