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E33: Preparing for the Future of Work in Philadelphia
May 20, 2022
Anne Gemmel, Principal at A. Gemm Consulting joins the program to discuss the future of work. Discover the priority conversations that need to happen around the future of work and how the[...]
E32: Improving Digital Access and Equity in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, USA, March 25, 2022
This episode features a conversation with Kataney Couamin, Director, Workforce Operations at Philadelphia Works, and Juliet Fink Yates, Digital Inclusion Manager for the City of Philadelphia,[...]
E31: Connecting Youth to Employment and Training
February 25, 2022
This episode features a conversation with Andre Bradley, Youth System Program Representative for Philadelphia Works. Andre discusses some of the most common challenges that youth face when[...]
E30: The Importance of Fundraising and Philanthropic Support
Philadelphia, PA, USA, December 28, 2021
Samantha Castagna, Innovation and Resource Associate at Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss the importance of securing philanthropic support, and how securing that support[...]
E28: Industry Partnerships in Manufacturing
October 22, 2021
Lisa Johnson, Industry Partnerships Specialist for Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss what an industry partnership is and to talk about her role at Philadelphia Works. You'll[...]
E27: Innovation in Reentry Services- Dismantling Barriers, Improving Access
Philadelphia, PA, USA, September 3, 2021
Sue Hoffman, Senior Associate of Innovation for Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss how Philadelphia Works and the workforce system are innovating when it comes to reentry services[...]
E25: Building Career Pathways for Youth
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 12, 2021
Tiffany Jenkins, Talent Acquisition Specialist for Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss the challenges and opportunities that exist when it comes to creating career pathways[...]
E26: Labor Market Trends in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 9, 2021
Matthew Hutton, Senior Research Analyst at Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss the labor market in Philadelphia and how employers can support employees moving forward as the[...]
E24: A Movement, Not a Moment: Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, USA, June 17, 2021
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[...]
E23: 14th Annual Neighborhood Job Fair
Philadelphia, PA, USA, June 3, 2021
Michael Robinson, Director, Community Outreach & Hiring for Temple University Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative, joins the program to discuss the details of their 14th[...]
E22: Apprenticeships Still Work
February 23, 2021
Maria del Mar Cabiya, the new Director of Apprenticeship Strategies, discusses who she is, how Apprenticeship PHL is addressing apprenticeships during COVID-19, and the effects of the skills[...]
E21: Meet Your Goals from Where You Are: Virtual Resources for Career Seekers
Philadelphia, PA, USA, September 21, 2020
As Philadelphia residents and businesses continue to navigate Pennsylvania’s reopening plans and make informed decisions about their futures, Philadelphia Works is diligently striving every[...]
E20: Welcome to the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Project
Philadelphia, PA, USA, August 12, 2020
In this episode of Real Talk about Real Trends in Workforce our guests will introduce Today’s Rosie, a new podcast that will discuss the origins of the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC)[...]
E19: Getting Back to Work: How to Help Your Staff Feel Safe, Supported and Sane
Philadelphia, PA, USA, May 20, 2020
As the COVID-19 rate of infection slows and Pennsylvania plans to reopen, employers who were fortunate enough to transition their staff to remote work, are preparing for employees to return[...]
Podcast E18: Now Convening! Philadelphia Works Launches New Hospitality and Entertainment Industry Partnership
Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 9, 2020
Ellen Metro, the business engagement representative for hospitality & entertainment at Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss the benefits of joining an Industry Partnership[...]
Podcast E17: A Transparent Conversation About Philadelphia’s Workforce and COVID-19
Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 1, 2020
H. Patrick Clancy, President & CEO at Philadelphia Works joins the program to have a transparent conversation about how COVID-19 is impacting the local workforce in Philadelphia. He[...]
Podcast E16: Pay-for-Success Helps Employers Find, Train, and Retain Employees
Philadelphia, PA, USA, February 19, 2020
Philadelphia Works, the City’s workforce development board, Comcast, one of the region’s largest employers, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia have partnered to pilot an innovative[...]
Podcast E15: When Large Employers Close Their Doors: Philadelphia Works’ Response to the Hahnemann University Hospital & Philadelphia Energy Solutions Layoffs
Philadelphia, PA, USA, December 16, 2019
Patrick Clancy, President & CEO at Philadelphia Works joins the program to discuss how the workforce development board utilized rapid response resources to mitigate the impact on thousands[...]
Podcast E13: Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) - Setting the Standard for Industry Partnerships
Philadelphia, PA, USA, September 6, 2019
Barbara Allen, Consultant for Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss what industry partnerships are, and how they benefit businesses and the local economy. Discover the history[...]
Podcast E12: Summer Investments - Making Summer Count with Youth and Young Adult Opportunities
Philadelphia, PA, USA, June 24, 2019
Landing your first job when you don’t have any experience can be difficult. This is especially true if you haven’t finished high school or have other barriers to overcome. Philadelphia Works supports[...]
Philadelphia Works Seeks to Change the Delivery Model of Workforce Services to Philadelphia Residents
Philadelphia, PA, USA, May 23, 2019
Podcast E11: Overcoming Language and Literacy Barriers to Employment
Philadelphia, PA, USA, September 11, 2018
This episode features an interview with Diane Inverso, Executive Director of the Office of Adult Education and Peter Gonzales, President and CEO, Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians,[...]
Podcast E10: Fair Chance Hiring
Philadelphia, PA, USA, September 6, 2018
This episode features an interview with Sue Hoffman, Senior Associate of Innovation, Philadelphia Works, and Jonathan Todd, Director of Talent Development, Philadelphia Commerce Department[...]
Podcast E09: The International Professionals Program
Philadelphia, PA, USA, August 16, 2018
Nicole Pumphrey, Deputy Director, Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians joins the program to discuss the International Professionals Program (IPP), a partnership between WC and PWI. The[...]
Podcast E08: Benefits of the CareerLink System
Philadelphia, PA, USA, August 8, 2018
This episode features an interview with Patricia Blumenauer, Manager of Integrated Systems at Philadelphia Works, as she discusses the benefits of the CareerLink System, and shares information[...]
Podcast E07: IT Apprenticeships
Philadelphia, PA, USA, July 9, 2018
Edison Freire, Director of Gateway Initiatives for JEVS Human Services and Beth St. Clair, Apprenticeship Director, Urban Technology Project, Office of Educational Technology, discuss the[...]
Podcast E05: Work-Based Learning and Career Pathways Development For Youth
Philadelphia, PA, USA, May 25, 2018
Kimberly McCaffrey, Manager of Youth System at Philadelphia Works joins the program to discuss youth demographics, year round and summer youth activities and work-based learning and career[...]
Podcast E06: Apprenticeship Initiatives
Philadelphia, PA, USA, May 25, 2018
Mark Genua, Apprenticeship Program Director at Philadelphia Works, and Eric Ramsey, PA Director of Apprenticeships at the Dept. of Labor & Industry join the program to discuss the importance[...]
Podcast E04: How Lutheran Settlement House Is Helping Philadelphia Jobs Seekers Find Good Jobs
Philly, PA, USA, April 2, 2018
Farrah Parkes, Director of Education, Technology, and Job Readiness at Lutheran Settlement House joins the program to discuss the ways in which they are partnering with Philadelphia Works[...]
Podcast E03: New Workforce Strategy In Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, USA, March 30, 2018
This episode features an interview with Hugh Bailey, COO of Philadelphia Works and Heloise Jettison, Senior Director, Talent Development for Department of Commerce for the City of Philadelphia[...]
Podcast E02: The Hospitality Industry in Philadelphia- Trends and Opportunities
Philadelphia, PA, USA, December 27, 2017
Evan Evans, General Manager at Aloft Philadelphia Hotel, discusses his partnership with Philadelphia Works and what he finds most valuable about that the services that Philadelphia Works[...]
Podcast E01: Leading a Family Business in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, USA, November 30, 2017
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Karla Trotman, Executive Vice President of Electro Soft, Incorporated discusses her partnership with Philadelphia Works and the benefit she receives from that connection.[...]
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.
