THERE HAVE BEEN THREE ESSENTIAL CHANGES IN WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES.
Changing industry mix
In 1970, one in four Philadelphian workers was employed in manufacturing. Today, one in twenty workers works in manufacturing. Philadelphia has become a knowledge-based economy. Our largest private sector industries of healthcare and education require large numbers of workers with advanced skills, abilities and knowledge.
Employment by Industry
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Source: US Census 1970 and US ACS 2005-2007
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