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The Grief Gap and Beyond: The Lab Redefining Economic Mobility people

Apr. 2, 2025 8:00 am

The Grief Gap and Beyond: The Lab Redefining Economic Mobility

Within the lens of human concern, Michael O’Bryan has been focused on the systemic inequities and economic challenges through his Wealth + Work Futures Lab at Drexel University’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation. Under his leadership, the Lab is pioneering a holistic approach to economic mobility that goes beyond traditional benchmarks to focus on the […]
Steering Through Change: Empowering Philadelphia’s Workforce in an Evolving Job Market people

Sep. 27, 2023 7:17 am

Steering Through Change: Empowering Philadelphia’s Workforce in an Evolving Job Market

Solutions: How nonprofits are working in partnership with business and government to help workers meet their goals.
What Black professionals and professionals of color hope for from Philadelphia people

Sep. 20, 2023 6:22 am

What Black professionals and professionals of color hope for from Philadelphia

BIPOC professionals are leaving Philly for cities like Atlanta and DC. What is needed to retain their talent?
Trade Diversity: How Workforce Development Programs Are Working to Close the Gaps people

Sep. 13, 2023 7:06 am

Trade Diversity: How Workforce Development Programs Are Working to Close the Gaps

Since industrialization, male-dominated trades are diversifying through workforce development programs, but is it enough?
Unlocking Greater Philadelphia’s Workforce Potential: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead people

Sep. 6, 2023 6:51 am

Unlocking Greater Philadelphia’s Workforce Potential: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

Greater Philadelphia has always been known for its resilience and recovery, but what is needed to promote a sustainable future?
Advancing Solutions to Philadelphia’s Issues people

Jun. 28, 2023 8:55 am

Advancing Solutions to Philadelphia’s Issues

Community driven solutions at the intersection of Housing, Workforce Development, Education, and Public Safety
Stomping Grounds Café celebrates ‘magic’ of coffee in West Philadelphia purpose

Nov. 4, 2021 4:35 pm

Stomping Grounds Café celebrates ‘magic’ of coffee in West Philadelphia

Students from YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School learn about the history of coffee and are trained as baristas.
Workforce Recovery Strategies Committee aims to tackle pandemic employment challenges through collaboration purpose

Sep. 23, 2021 9:17 am

Workforce Recovery Strategies Committee aims to tackle pandemic employment challenges through collaboration

Plus, Philadelphia Works' Patrick Clancy on what's really behind the phrase "people don't want to go back to work."
Workforce development efforts share $2.8M in funding funding

Sep. 2, 2021 3:10 pm

Workforce development efforts share $2.8M in funding

Urban Affairs Coalition was among the organizations receiving grants from the PA Schools-to-Work program.
PAN wants to create 500 local apprenticeships by 2025 purpose

Jul. 30, 2021 10:38 am

PAN wants to create 500 local apprenticeships by 2025

For now, details on execution are scarce, but the Philadelphia Apprentice Network will prioritize sharing best practices. Partners include Philadelphia Works and Community College of Philadelphia, among others.