Philadelphia employers: Start bridging the skills gap by talking to employees
Oct 15, 2024
The economic mobility of individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania depends upon opportunities to upskill and reskill. The state’s persistent “skills gap”— the gap between the skills that a job or industry requires and the skills available in the workforce – means those learning opportunities are more critical than ever in developing the region and improving lives.
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Pennsylvania has 66 available workers for every 100 open jobs. To bridge this…