E24: A Movement, Not a Moment: Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Philadelphia
Sheila Boornazian, Vice President of Human Resources and Administration at Philadelphia Works, and Uva Coles, Founder, and CEO of Inclusiva, join the program to discuss the exciting efforts that have been underway around advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at Philadelphia Works. Discover the differences between diversity, equity and inclusion, the biggest challenges and opportunities in DE&I work, and what it takes to create a positive impact.
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Sheila Boornazian
Sheila Boornazian is the vice president of Human Resources and Administration at Philadelphia Works, the city’s workforce development board. She has over 25 years...
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Increasing Inequity
Philadelphia, PA, USA, December 18, 2020
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis, more than 233,000 newly unemployed Philadelphians—approximately 30% of the city’s labor force—have filed initial claims[...]
About Philadelphia Works
Philadelphia Works, Inc., the city’s workforce development board, is a non-profit, quasi-public organization serving employers and connecting career seekers to employment and training opportunities. We invest public resources in a variety of workforce solutions that drive economic growth, influence public workforce policies, and optimize funding and resources to build a skilled and thriving workforce. For more information please visit philaworks.org.
Our Mission: To develop and manage smart workforce solutions that respond to business needs and increase economic opportunity for all Philadelphia residents.
Our Vision: A thriving Philadelphia workforce, a stronger local economy.
