We Love Philly
Coverage of We Love Philly in the Nexus archive.
- Job training but no guaranteed jobs: Why Pa.’s investment in pre-apprenticeships is complicated
Pennsylvania's We Love Philly organization offers pre-apprenticeships in digital marketing and cybersecurity to high school students and recent graduates. The state has expanded these programs, with nearly 3,200 participants in 2023, and Governor Josh Shapiro proposes doubling investment to $7 million. However, there is no guarantee of jobs post-training, and data on program effectiveness remains limited.
- Half of Philadelphia’s high school graduates opt out of college. Can pre-apprenticeships help them find jobs?
Half of Philadelphia’s high school graduates in the Class of 2025 did not matriculate to college, prompting a statewide effort to expand pre-apprenticeship programs. These programs, like one launched by the nonprofit We Love Philly, aim to connect students and recent graduates to job training and career pathways without requiring a college degree. Governor Josh Shapiro has proposed doubling state funding for such programs to $7 million in the next fiscal year.