Podcasts

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...

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 of...

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 behind...

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...

Philadelphia Works, Philadelphia’s Workforce Development Board is making strategic strides to better address the workforce needs of Philadelphia residents. To help identify, analyze, and address...

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, as they...

This episode features an interview with Sue Hoffman, Senior Associate of Innovation, Philadelphia Works, and Jonathan Todd, Director of Talent Development, Philadelphia Commerce Department as they...

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 program...

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...

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 work...

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...