Podcasts

Join us as Kaila Shannon, Manager of Apprenticeships for Philadelphia Works, breaks down what you need to know about getting paid to learn on the job. Want to earn money while working toward your...

In this episode you'll hear from Fred Randall, Senior Manager of Data Systems & Quality at Philadelphia Works. They dive into the crucial but often overlooked role that data plays in workforce...

This episode explores the expanding role of apprenticeships for both employers and career-seekers. Tune in to discover how paid on-the-job training programs benefit businesses through increased...

Philadelphia Works’ Research Analyst Sam Fraley joins the program to define the phenomenon of the "benefits cliff", a public policy dynamic that keeps individuals trapped in poverty when small...

This episode features a conversation with Shawn Mott, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultant for Philadelphia Works. Shawn reveals the efforts that Philadelphia Works has made to keep...

In this episode, you’ll hear about how Philadelphia Works is investing in recovery occupations. These are occupations that are experiencing employer demand, show promise for future growth, pay...

Philadelphia Works was recently awarded a $4.7 million dollar Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Grant to expand registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships across Southeastern...

This episode features a conversation with Patricia Blumenauer​, Vice President, Operations and Data, for Philadelphia Works, as she discusses the Good Jobs Challenge Grant, a 22.8 million dollar...

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 public...

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, as...

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 looking...

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 will...

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 learn...

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...

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 for...

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 pandemic...

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...

Michael Robinson, Director, Community Outreach & Hiring for Temple University Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative, joins the program to discuss the details of their 14th Annual...

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 gap...

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 day...

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)...

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 to the...

Ellen Metro, the business engagement representative for hospitality & entertainment at Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss the benefits of joining an Industry Partnership (IP)....

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 discusses the...

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...