Public Policy and the Workforce.

One of our primary purposes is to use what we know and what we learn to promote sound public policy to support all aspects of workforce development. On this page, you will find a catalogue of our relevant published policy positions, including those of our partners where we have played a role in their development, as well as selected testimony offered by our staff and board.

Legislative Policy Positions

» 2007 U.S. Conference of Mayor’s 10-Point Plan (including Competitive Workforce & Youth Priorities)

» 2007 Local Coalition Letter on Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization

» 2005 Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board Position on Job Ready Pennsylvania

» 2005 Public Policy Positions (Workforce Investment Act & Welfare Reauthorization Combined)

» 2005 Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board Position on the President’s Budget

» 2003 Philadelphia Position on Welfare Reauthorization

Testimony

» 2006 Ex-Offender Employer Tax Credit (to Philadelphia City Council)

» 2005 Unemployment Issues in Philadelphia (to Philadelphia City Council)

» 2002 Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization (to US Department of Labor)

Other

» Resolution Recommended to the Philadelphia Bar Association on City Council Bill #060578 (Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards)