SkillUp and Philadelphia Works, Inc. will form a new partnership – LevelUp Philadelphia – that will support local workers and focus on placing them in high growth, in-demand jobs, The SkillUp Coalition announced Thursday.
The coalition is a collaborative amongst nonprofits, training providers and employers. Working with LevelUp Philadelphia, the group will provide career navigation, training programs and job opportunities to help frontline workers secure local jobs in a changing economy.
“In order to better equip our workers for the future, we’re proud to partner with Philadelphia Works and Macquarie to provide a plethora of resources to the community,” said Elissa Salas, vice president of partnerships and operations at SkillUp. “It is our hope that this partnership will not only boost the workforce in Philadelphia but continue to improve the local economy for generations to come.”
Funded though the Macquarie Group Foundation and its global COVID-19 fund, the coalition will identify career paths for workers that align with job sectors that are expected to grow significantly in the coming years. LevelUp will focus on career navigation; training programs, job opportunities, and coaching and financial support.
“While rapid change occurs across the country that affects the way we live, earn, and learn, Philadelphia’s narrative remains, we are better together,” said H. Patrick Clancy, president and CEO at Philadelphia Works. “Strategic partnerships that bring smart training and career solutions to our region increase access and equity for individuals to compete in today’s job market and develop successful careers, strengthening families and bettering communities.”