Tacony Academy Charter addresses workforce demand through new medical, technical skills program – Metro Philadelphia

Tacony Academy Charter addresses workforce demand through new medical, technical skills program – Metro Philadelphia

Philadelphia education leaders face growing challenges in 2025. By 2030, Pennsylvania government officials project a shortage of over 300,000 skilled workers statewide, highlighting an urgent workforce need in high-demand fields such as phlebotomy, IT, and healthcare. Tacony Academy Charter School CEO Naimah Wimberly is leading a new initiative to address this shortfall by strengthening the talent pipeline with Philly youth, and opening doors to…