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Get ready to hear from business leaders in Philadelphia as they discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities in their field. This program is brought to you by Philadelphia Works, Inc, helping to build a skilled and thriving workforce. For more information, visit http://www.philaworks.org
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Get ready to hear from business leaders in Philadelphia as they discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities in their field. This program is brought to you by Philadelphia Works, Inc, helping to build a skilled and thriving workforce. For more information, visit http://www.philaworks.org
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×In this episode, we talk with Ebony Joyner, Program Director of YOACAP, and Joan Lamar, Assistant at YOACAP, about their work supporting youth interns. They discuss their portfolio-building methods, tools they've developed, challenges they've faced, and success stories from their program. Our guests share strategies for helping young people document their skills and experiences, how they incorporate feedback from interns, the importance of employer partnerships, and advice for organizations wanting to implement similar initiatives. This conversation explores how YOACAP prepares youth for career success through portfolio development.…
Join us for a conversation with Dan Lasalle, founder and executive director of the Niche Clinic, as we explore the transformative C2L-PHL workforce development program. In this episode, Dan shares his perspective on youth empowerment, discusses common misconceptions about workforce programs, and offers valuable guidance on how young people can maximize their experience and build lasting career success. From practical tips on self-advocacy to the crucial role of mentorship, this discussion provides essential insights for anyone looking to navigate the transition from education to meaningful employment. Whether you're a young person considering a workforce development program or an educator interested in youth career pathways, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiring stories of personal growth and professional achievement.…
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 future? Shannon shows you how apprenticeships go far beyond what you might think - from tech to healthcare to teaching. In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, she shares the events, opportunities, and success stories that make this career path worth celebrating. Whether you're finishing school, switching careers, or serving in the military, this episode walks you through the steps to find your path. Learn how you can earn college credits while working, discover events in Philadelphia where you can connect with programs, and hear why apprenticeships create success for workers and businesses.…
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 development. Fred explains how Philadelphia Works, PA CareerLink Centers, and the state's CWDS system work together to support job seekers while ensuring compliance with changing regulations tied to federal funding streams like WIOA and TANF. He discusses the challenges and importance of data quality, the benefits of developing custom applications and automated real-time dashboards, and how all of this ultimately enables data-driven decision making to improve workforce programs and outcomes in the Philadelphia region.…
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 retention and return on investment. You'll also hear about how various industries beyond construction trades are leveraging apprenticeships to build talent pipelines and enhance workforce diversity. Guest Kaila Shannon from Philadelphia Works reveals the range of resources available locally and nationally to engage with apprenticeship programs.…
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 increases in household income lead to larger losses in public benefits. Sam reveals the efforts underway to gather local data about the benefits cliff and discusses a new interactive dashboard that Philadelphia Works is creating that will highlight the benefits cliff. He also discusses how the researching this topic can lead to positive change. Links referenced in the episode: - Cincinnati Foundation research on "The Cliff Effect" - University of Washington Self Sufficiency Standard…
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 the focus on DEI on a year-round basis. You'll also learn what organizations can do to center diversity, equity, and inclusion, and make it an integral part of their workplace culture. Discover how to measure progress when it comes to DEI and how to create a work environment where everyone feels valued and included.…

1 E36: Investing in Recovery Occupations: Helping Job Seekers Connect to Well-Paid, In-Demand Careers 15:06
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 livable wages and are accessible to workers with diverse educational and employment backgrounds. You’ll also learn about the Recovery Occupations Planning Guide and how the guide provides detailed information on each recovery occupation, including wages, required skills and certifications, top industries of employment, and more. To access the Recovery Occupations Planning Guide, visit: https://philaworks.org/recovery-occupations-2/…

1 E35: Expanding Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships across Southeastern Pennsylvania 19:26
Philadelphia Works was recently awarded a $4.7 million dollar Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Grant to expand registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships across Southeastern Pennsylvania. In this episode, Rebecca Ambrose, Director of Training and Apprenticeship at Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss the details of the grant and provide an overview of the importance of apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships. You’ll hear about the various industries that are using the apprenticeship model and how the Apprenticeship PHL website is making apprenticeships more accessible to industries in Southeastern Pennsylvania.…
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 grant recently awarded to Philadelphia Works. Discover how the grant will fund a Coordinated Southeastern Pennsylvania Workforce Development System, and what that entails. You'll also hear about the intended impact of the grant and how to learn more.…
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 and private sectors can work together to achieve positive outcomes. Anne also shares her insights about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the future of work and shares recommendations for how organizations can prepare for upcoming challenges and opportunities.…
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 they discuss the efforts that are being made to close the digital divide in Philadelphia. Discover the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on accelerating the need for digital access and equity, the future of onsite work in Philadelphia, and hear details about Philadelphia's new 5-year digital equity plan.…
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 for jobs, and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on connecting youth to employment and training opportunities. Discover some of the investments that Philadelphia Works has made when it comes to training opportunities for youth as well as details about Philadelphia's WorkReady Summer Program.…
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 lead to additional programming and services for both job seekers and employers. Discover the process of locating funding sources and you'll also hear about the details about a three million dollar grant recently awarded to Philadelphia Works! Additional info: PhilaWorks was awarded $3,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) as a part of its ‘Comprehensive and Accessible Reemployment through Equitable Employment Recovery (CAREER) National Dislocated Worker Grants’ initiative. The cost of this initiative is 100 percent funded through federal money. Ways to give: Give directly by visiting www.philaworks.org/support-us Select “Philadelphia Works” as your charity of choice when shopping through smile.amazon.com Use donor number 12541 when giving through the United Way To connect about other ways to invest in Philadelphia Works, email supportus@philaworks.org…
Alyssa Tombler, Training Initiatives Program Representative at Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss the training programs supported through Philadelphia Works. You’ll also learn about the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and the process for getting on this list. Alyssa also shares her thoughts about the benefits for training providers in partnering with Philadelphia Works and being listed on the ETPL, as well as the overall importance of education and training as the economy recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Link to the ETPL Information Sessions Link to the Training Calend ar…
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