Philadelphia is plagued by troubling workforce statistics. Only 20 percent of Philadelphians have a college degree, ranking us 92nd out of the 100 largest U.S. cities. Moreover, the city also ranks poorly with regards to workforce participation (96th out of 100 largest US cities.) Mayoral candidate, Chaka Fattah has released an "Opportunity Agenda" aimed at coordinating efforts to increase the educational attainment of adults, raise wages and place Philadelphians in good jobs. Read Fattah's plans...
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Mayoral Candidate Runs on Workforce Development Plan
Philadelphia is plagued by troubling workforce statistics. Only 20 percent of Philadelphians have a college degree, ranking us 92nd out of the 100 largest U.S. cities. Moreover, the city also ranks poorly with regards to workforce participation (96th out of 100 largest US cities.) Mayoral candidate, Chaka Fattah has released an "Opportunity Agenda" aimed at coordinating efforts to increase the educational attainment of adults, raise wages and place Philadelphians in good jobs. Read Fattah's plans...
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