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.  ..read more

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 Foun ..read more

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.  ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read 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.   ..read more

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.  ..read more

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.  ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more